Gigabyte M27UA 27" Review

A fantastic all-rounder for the price. You get great 4K gaming at 160Hz and pro-level color accuracy in one monitor. The HDR is mediocre and the stand is basic, but at $396, it's an easy recommendation for most people.

This Gigabyte M27UA is a 27-inch 4K monitor that tries to do it all. It packs a 160Hz refresh rate for gaming, a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut for creative work, and a USB-C KVM switch for easy desk setup.

And at around $400, it's priced aggressively. You're getting a lot of screen for the money, but there are some clear trade-offs you need to know about.

Performance is where this monitor shines. The 4K resolution is crisp, and hitting 160Hz is smooth for gaming. Our data puts its overall performance in the 92nd percentile. The color accuracy is even better, landing in the 97th percentile, which is fantastic for the price. The main catch is HDR. While it's VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified, that 400-nit brightness is just okay. Don't expect the eye-popping HDR you'd get from a more expensive OLED or Mini-LED panel.

For $396, this is a killer deal if you want a single monitor that can game and do color work. You're getting specs that usually cost hundreds more. The value is in that combo. If you only cared about raw gaming speed, you could find a faster 1440p panel. If you only needed color accuracy, a dedicated pro monitor might be better. But getting both in one package at this price? That's the win.

Stack it up against the competition, and its role is clear. The ASUS ROG Swift 32" QD-OLED has vastly better HDR and contrast, but costs over three times as much. The MSI MPG 32" offers 240Hz for hardcore competitive gamers, but you lose the KVM and its color performance isn't as strong. The Dell UltraSharp 27" is a productivity and color work champ, but its 120Hz refresh rate is slower for gaming. This Gigabyte sits in a sweet spot: nearly as fast as the MSI for less money, with better color than both it and the Dell, and more features than all of them.

Skip this if you're a dedicated competitive FPS gamer. You'd be better off with a faster 240Hz+ 1440p monitor like the MSI MPG. Also, if true, cinematic HDR is your top priority, save up for an OLED. This monitor's HDR is its weakest link.

Buy this if you're a hybrid user—a gamer who also edits photos or a content creator who wants smooth gameplay on the side. The KVM is a bonus if you switch between a work laptop and a gaming PC. It's the best 'do-everything' monitor we've seen near the $400 mark.