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GIGABYTE M27UP review

A budget 27-inch 4K 160Hz IPS with a 1080p 320Hz mode, USB-C, and KVM: sharp and fast for the money, but weak at HDR.

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Quick verdict

The M27UP offers the dual-mode 4K formula at a budget price, with USB-C and a KVM switch for desks shared with a laptop. PC Monitors found competent pixel responses across the VRR range and called it a strong value option, and TFTCentral lists it among its recommended 27-inch 4K LCDs.

The compromises are HDR, which PC Monitors found unimpressive without local dimming, a color gamut between sRGB and DCI-P3, and USB-C charging of only 15W.

27″ · 4K · 160Hz · dual mode 1080p at 320Hz · IPS (SuperSpeed IPS) · Strobing

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Buy it if

  • You share one screen between a desktop and a laptop.
  • You want sharp 4K for work and a fast 1080p mode.

Skip it if

  • You want real HDR; get the AOC U27G4XM.
  • You need to charge a laptop over USB-C.

Key specifications

Specifications for GIGABYTE M27UP
Exact modelM27UP — sometimes listed as M27UP SA; not the M27U or G27U
Size / aspect27″ / 16:9
Resolution3840×2160
Refresh rate160Hz
Dual mode1920×1080 at 320Hz
Panel familyIPS
Panel subtypeSuperSpeed IPS
Subpixel layoutRGB stripe (LCD)
CoatingLight matte
CurvatureFlat
BacklightEdge-lit LED (KSF phosphor)
Motion technologyBacklight strobing mode (decent, with red KSF phosphor trails, per PC Monitors)
Adaptive sync / VRRFreeSync Premium; G-SYNC Compatible
HDRBasic HDR (unimpressive, per PC Monitors)
DisplayPortDisplayPort
HDMIHDMI
USB-CUSB-C with 15W power delivery
USB portsUnknown
KVM switchYes
AudioUnknown
StandHeight and tilt adjustable
VESA mountUnknown
WarrantyUnknown (not verified for the US)

Specifications are manufacturer-stated unless marked as measured. “Unknown” means we could not verify the value, not that it is zero or absent.

Advantages and drawbacks

Advantages

  • 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz modes.
  • USB-C input and KVM.
  • Competent overdrive across the VRR range (PC Monitors).
  • Strong value.

Drawbacks

  • Unimpressive HDR.
  • Gamut between sRGB and DCI-P3.
  • USB-C power only 15W.
  • Strobe mode shows red KSF phosphor trails.

What independent testing reports

We did not find numeric measurements for this exact model that we could attribute with their test conditions. Statements below are either manufacturer specifications or reviewers' qualitative findings, and each one says which.

Motion, response, and latency

PC Monitors found competent pixel responses with some overshoot across the VRR range and wished for an overdrive setting between its two best modes. The strobe mode works decently but shows red trails from the KSF phosphor backlight.

Image quality and HDR

PC Monitors described contrast and brightness as average for IPS and HDR as unimpressive. The light matte coating keeps text clear. The 1080p mode's scaling looked a little odd from a normal viewing position.

Connectivity, PC, and console notes

DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C with 15W power delivery, and KVM. We did not verify port versions.

Warranty and ownership

As an LCD, no burn-in concern. Warranty terms not verified.

Warranty: Unknown (not verified for the US)

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Questions buyers ask

Can it charge my laptop?

Only lightly. PC Monitors notes 15W power delivery, which will not keep most laptops charged under load.

Final recommendation

A strong value for dual-mode 4K with KVM. Choose the AOC U27G4XM instead if HDR matters.

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Sources

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