Gigabyte M27Q 27" 170Hz 1440P -KVM Gaming Monitor, 2560 x 1440 SS IPS Display, 0.5ms (MPRT) Response Time, 92% DCI-P3, HDR Ready, FreeSync Premium, 1x Display Port 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.0

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We recommend that you check with your local dealers for the specifications and appearance of the products available in your country. It has a faster response time that results in a clearer image with less smearing behind fast-moving objects. That said, the Dell might be worth it if you like gaming in the dark because it uses a VA panel that can produce much deeper blacks. With Overdrive set to 'Picture Quality', motion looks smooth without any overshoot that causes inverse ghosting.

The main benefit of calibrating it versus using the dedicated sRGB mode is that you can use most picture settings, and the screen gets much brighter.On the other hand, the BenQ offers more screen real estate for work, better text clarity, as well as a higher contrast ratio to produce deeper blacks. It has a better SDR color gamut, making it a better choice for content creators, and it has a KVM feature that allows you to control two devices with the same mouse and keyboard. Choose between Vertical Alignment (VA) or In-Plane Switching (IPS) panels, depending on your specific requirements. If you only use it for work, the LG is a better choice because its higher pixel density means you get better text clarity. The M32U has a larger, higher-resolution screen, resulting in much better text clarity, and it has better ergonomics.

While it displays a wide range of colors in HDR, it has terrible tone mapping with bright signals, so images can look washed out depending on the content. It has everything it says, it has a section for cable management but I don't know how someone can even use it (or not break it like me oops) and it has bad stereos. However, this is the case with sRGB modes on other monitors, too, as it's designed for content creators working in a dark room. Our top picks for every panel type are the SAMSUNG Odyssey G7 (VA), HP Omen X 27 (TN), LG 27GP850-B (IPS) and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM (OLED).Featuring a generous 27-inch IPS panel, this monitor boasts QHD resolution, ensuring razor-sharp images and vivid colors that bring every game and project to life. We tested the monitor with the PS5's new variable refresh rate feature and confirmed that it's not compatible, since the PS5 only supports HDMI Forum VRR. Gaming-wise, the Gigabyte performs better because it has a faster response time, at max refresh rate and 60Hz. It displays the wide range of colors needed for HDR content, but other than that, it can't deliver a proper HDR experience. Its refresh rate is just a bit lower, 165Hz compared to the Gigabyte's 170Hz; however, this is a small difference that isn't noticeable.