Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD vs Razer Raptor 27 144Hz Side-by-Side Monitor Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated May 24, 2024 02:05 PM

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Size27"

Pixel TypeIPS

Variable Refresh RateFreeSync

Native Resolution2560 x 1440

Max Refresh Rate144 Hz

Size27"

Pixel TypeIPS

Variable Refresh RateFreeSync

Native Resolution2560 x 1440

Max Refresh Rate144 Hz

Variants

AORUS AD27QD (27")

Raptor 27 144Hz (27")

Review

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Our Verdict

Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD

Razer Raptor 27 144Hz

The Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD is slightly better than the Razer Raptor 27 144Hz, and it's a bit better for gaming. The AORUS has a more adjustable stand, so it's easier to place it in an ideal viewing position. The AORUS also has a faster response time, resulting in slightly clearer motion, with less blur behind fast-moving objects.

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27"

AORUS AD27QD

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

AORUS AD27QD

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

7.9

Ergonomics

7.6

5.4

Black Uniformity

2.7

5.5

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

7.9

Office

7.9

Gaming

8.2

8.3

Multimedia

7.7

7.8

Media Creation

7.8

7.9

HDR Gaming

6.9

7.1

Design

Style

Design Picture

Size

27"

Curved

Curve Radius

Not Curved

Weight (without stand)

11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

N/A

Weight (with stand)

17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)

24.3 lbs (11.0 kg)

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Stand

Stand Picture

Width

17.8" (45.2 cm)

13.0" (33.0 cm)

Depth

9.3" (23.6 cm)

7.5" (19.1 cm)

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Ergonomics

7.6

5.4

Ergonomics Picture

Height Adjustment

5.1" (13.0 cm)

4.8" (12.2 cm)

Switch Portrait/Landscape

Yes, Clockwise

Swivel Range

-20° to 20°

No swivel

Tilt Range

-20° to 5°

-90° to 2.5°

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Back

Back Picture

Wall Mount

VESA 100x100

No Mount

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Borders

Borders Picture

Borders

0.3" (0.8 cm)

0.2" (0.5 cm)

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Thickness

Thickness Picture

Thickness (with stand)

8.4" (21.3 cm)

7.3" (18.5 cm)

Thickness (without stand)

2.3" (5.8 cm)

N/A

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Build Quality

8.0

9.0

Build Quality Picture

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Picture Quality

Contrast

6.1

6.3

Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast

1,063 : 1

1,211 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

N/A

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Local Dimming

0.0

Local Dimming Video

Local Dimming

Backlight

Edge

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SDR Peak Brightness

8.1

8.0

SDR Real Scene

369 cd/m²

342 cd/m²

SDR Peak 2% Window

397 cd/m²

363 cd/m²

SDR Peak 10% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Peak 25% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Peak 50% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Peak 100% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 2% Window

396 cd/m²

363 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 10% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 25% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 50% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR Sustained 100% Window

397 cd/m²

364 cd/m²

SDR ABL

0.000

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HDR Peak Brightness

6.9

7.2

HDR Real Scene

432 cd/m²

476 cd/m²

HDR Peak 2% Window

419 cd/m²

510 cd/m²

HDR Peak 10% Window

420 cd/m²

514 cd/m²

HDR Peak 25% Window

420 cd/m²

515 cd/m²

HDR Peak 50% Window

420 cd/m²

516 cd/m²

HDR Peak 100% Window

420 cd/m²

516 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 2% Window

418 cd/m²

507 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 10% Window

419 cd/m²

512 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 25% Window

419 cd/m²

514 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 50% Window

419 cd/m²

515 cd/m²

HDR Sustained 100% Window

419 cd/m²

515 cd/m²

HDR ABL

0.000

0.001

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Horizontal Viewing Angle

8.3

8.7

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video

Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left

48°

49°

Color Washout From Right

49°

Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left

60°

61°

Color Shift From Right

60°

63°

Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left

47°

49°

Brightness Loss From Right

49°

Black Level Raise From Left

70°

Black Level Raise From Right

70°

Gamma Shift From Left

47°

59°

Gamma Shift From Right

46°

61°

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Vertical Viewing Angle

6.8

6.9

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below

30°

29°

Color Washout From Above

29°

Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below

38°

40°

Color Shift From Above

41°

Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below

33°

Brightness Loss From Above

34°

33°

Black Level Raise From Below

70°

Black Level Raise From Above

70°

Gamma Shift From Below

29°

30°

Gamma Shift From Above

29°

30°

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Gray Uniformity

8.5

8.7

50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev.

3.619%

3.450%

50% DSE

0.110%

0.101%

5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev.

0.534%

0.377%

5% DSE

0.060%

0.040%

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Black Uniformity

2.7

5.5

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev.

4.231%

2.325%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

N/A

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Pre Calibration

8.6

4.8

Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode

Standard

MMO

Luminance

373 cd/m²

221 cd/m²

Luminance Settings

Contrast Setting

RGB Controls

100-100-100

Default

Gamma Setting

Off

2.2

Color Temperature

6,199 K

5,633 K

White Balance dE

2.20

5.32

Color dE

1.61

5.03

Gamma

2.11

2.23

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Post Calibration

9.6

9.7

Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture

Picture Mode

Standard

Custom

Luminance

100 cd/m²

104 cd/m²

Luminance Settings

Contrast Setting

RGB Controls

92-93-100

44-46-50

Gamma Setting

Off

2.2

Color Temperature

6,497 K

6,559 K

White Balance dE

0.71

0.56

Color dE

0.57

0.38

Gamma

2.19

2.18

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SDR Color Gamut

9.2

9.3

Color Gamut sRGB Picture

sRGB xy

98.9%

99.6%

Color Gamut ARGB Picture

Adobe RGB xy

84.2%

86.0%

sRGB Picture Mode

Standard

Custom

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Standard

Custom

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SDR Color Volume

9.4

9.5

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp

97.5%

98.0%

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp

89.6%

91.2%

sRGB Picture Mode

Standard

Custom

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Standard

Custom

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HDR Color Gamut

6.8

7.7

Wide Color Gamut

Yes

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

DCI P3 xy

70.4%

82.9%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Rec. 2020 xy

66.4%

70.4%

DCI P3 Picture Mode

Standard

HDR On

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Standard

HDR On

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HDR Color Volume

6.7

6.1

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp

71.6%

68.3%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp

61.2%

52.7%

DCI P3 Picture Mode

Standard

HDR On

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Standard

HDR On

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Image Retention

Image Retention Picture

IR After 0 Min Recovery

0.00%

IR After 2 Min Recovery

0.00%

IR After 4 Min Recovery

0.00%

IR After 6 Min Recovery

0.00%

IR After 8 Min Recovery

0.00%

IR After 10 Min Recovery

0.00%

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Gradient

9.7

Gradient Picture

Color Depth

10 Bit

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Color Bleed

7.5

7.8

Color Bleed Horizontal

Pixel Row Error

0.000%

Color Bleed Vertical

Pixel Column Error

0.502%

0.454%

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Reflections

7.3

8.2

Average Room

Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish

Matte

Total Reflections

5.5%

5.1%

Indirect Reflections

2.8%

4.5%

Calculated Direct Reflections

2.7%

0.5%

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Text Clarity

7.0

ClearType On

Pixel Type

IPS

ClearType Off

Pixels

Sub-Pixel Layout

RGB

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Motion

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

8.3

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

Best Overdrive Setting

Balance

Strong

Rise / Fall Time

6.6 ms

4.2 ms

Total Response Time

13.0 ms

12.4 ms

Overshoot Error

0.0%

11.1%

Dark Rise / Fall Time

8.6 ms

5.3 ms

Dark Total Response Time

16.1 ms

14.5 ms

Dark Overshoot Error

0.0%

13.7%

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Response Time @ 60Hz

7.9

7.5

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

Best Overdrive Setting

Balance

Weak

Rise / Fall Time

6.2 ms

5.9 ms

Total Response Time

16.3 ms

17.9 ms

Overshoot Error

3.3%

6.5%

Dark Rise / Fall Time

7.3 ms

6.5 ms

Dark Total Response Time

16.1 ms

18.4 ms

Dark Overshoot Error

3.1%

8.7%

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Image Flicker

Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free

Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency

0 Hz

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Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

6.0

9.0

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Yes

BFI Picture

BFI Frequency Picture

BFI Maximum Frequency

144 Hz

BFI Minimum Frequency

120 Hz

60 Hz

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Refresh Rate

9.0

Variable Refresh Rate

FreeSync

Native

144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate

144 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

Yes

FreeSync

Yes

G-SYNC

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

VRR Maximum

144 Hz

VRR Minimum

< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors

DisplayPort, HDMI

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Inputs

Input Lag

9.5

Native Resolution

4.1 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

8.7 ms

Variable Refresh Rate

4.9 ms

4.0 ms

Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz

9.5 ms

9.2 ms

10 Bit HDR

5.6 ms

N/A

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

4.8 ms

4.2 ms

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Resolution And Size

8.3

Native Resolution

2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Megapixels

3.7 MP

Pixel Density

109 PPI

Screen Diagonal

27.0"

Screen Area

310 in²

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Inputs

Inputs 1

Inputs 2

Total Inputs

DisplayPort

1 (DP 1.2)

Mini DisplayPort

HDMI

2 (HDMI 2.0)

1 (HDMI 2.0)

DVI

VGA

DisplayPort Out

USB

2 (USB 3.0)

USB C

1 (USB, USB PD, DP Alt Mode)

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm

Microphone In 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Analog Audio Out RCA

Power Supply

Internal

External Brick

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Features

Additional Features

RGB Illumination

Presets

Controllable

Speakers

HDR10

Yes

Multiple Input Display

PIP + PBP

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

Controls

Controls Picture

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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27"

AORUS AD27QD

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

AORUS AD27QD

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz

27"

Raptor 27 144Hz