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Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q vs Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X
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Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X
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Max Refresh Rate165 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
HDR10Yes
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate240 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variants
- AORUS FI27Q (27")
- AORUS FI27Q-X (27")
Our Verdict
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X
The Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X is a nice upgrade over its predecessor, the Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q. The main difference of the FI27Q-X is that it uses a 240Hz panel compared to 165Hz on the FI27Q. This results in much quicker response time for smoother motion. The FI27Q uses an RGB sub-pixel layout, which may render text more clearly than the FI27Q-X in certain programs because not all programs can display content in a BGR sub-pixel layout.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.0
8.0
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.8
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Size
27"
27"
Weight (without stand)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Weight (with stand)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
7.6
8.7
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
-20° to 20°
-20° to 20°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
17.9" (45.5 cm)
17.9" (45.5 cm)
Base Depth
10.2" (25.9 cm)
10.0" (25.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.4" (21.3 cm)
8.4" (21.4 cm)
Weight (With Display)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.4 cm)
Housing Height
14.6" (37.1 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.4" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.4" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
8.4" (21.3 cm)
8.4" (21.4 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.2
6.0
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,159 : 1
1,028 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
8.2
8.1
Real Scene
393 cd/m²
367 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
403 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
403 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
404 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
404 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
404 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
402 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
403 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
404 cd/m²
399 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
404 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
404 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
38 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.7
6.9
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
399 cd/m²
412 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
407 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
408 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
408 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
408 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
408 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
407 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
408 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
407 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
408 cd/m²
439 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
407 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.8
8.5
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
50°
47°
Color Washout From Right
49°
47°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
64°
70°
Color Shift From Right
63°
70°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
49°
53°
Brightness Loss From Right
49°
53°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
62°
46°
Gamma Shift From Right
61°
45°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.8
8.5
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
31°
39°
Color Washout From Above
28°
40°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
40°
70°
Color Shift From Above
39°
70°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
39°
Brightness Loss From Above
31°
40°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
31°
61°
Gamma Shift From Above
29°
62°
Gray Uniformity
8.7
7.8
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.274%
2.404%
50% DSE
0.107%
0.167%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.626%
5% DSE
0.061%
Black Uniformity
3.6
4.9
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
3.598%
2.731%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.0
7.8
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom 1
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
101.6%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
1.93
5.40
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,605 K
7,468 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.21
2.09
Color dE (Avg.)
3.06
3.46
Contrast Setting
50
N/A
RGB Settings
100-100-100
Default
Gamma Setting
3
Default
Brightness Setting
80
22
Measured Brightness
374 cd/m²
135 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.5
9.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.9%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.85
0.49
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,526 K
6,501 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.49
0.31
Contrast Setting
49
50
RGB Settings
95-96-100
100-88-84
Gamma Setting
3
Mode 3
Brightness Setting
12
17
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
103 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.3
10
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.1%
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
86.1%
100.0%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom 1
SDR Color Volume
9.5
9.7
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.8%
97.2%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.5%
96.8%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
7.8
8.2
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
90.8%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Custom 1
HDR On
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
68.6%
74.5%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Custom 1
HDR On
DCI P3 xy
86.0%
HDR Color Volume
7.4
6.3
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
83.9%
62.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Custom 1
HDR On
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
63.0%
61.4%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Custom 1
HDR On
Image Retention
10
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%
Reflections
7.3
7.3
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.5%
5.4%
Indirect Reflections
2.7%
2.6%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.8%
2.8%
Text Clarity
7.5
7.5
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
BGR
Gradient
9.8
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Color Bleed
7.8
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.001%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.453%
Motion
Refresh Rate
9.0
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
200 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
240 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Yes
Native
144 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
240 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
8.9
9.0
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Speed
Balance
Rise / Fall Time
4.4 ms
3.6 ms
Total Response Time
10.7 ms
7.3 ms
Overshoot Error
5.3%
0.6%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
4.4 ms
5.0 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
11.5 ms
9.7 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
5.5%
6.2%
Response Time @ 120Hz
8.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Rise / Fall Time
3.5 ms
Total Response Time
8.2 ms
Overshoot Error
4.6%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
4.2 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
14.2 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
30.7%
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.9
8.1
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Picture Quality
Rise / Fall Time
7.2 ms
4.9 ms
Total Response Time
15.1 ms
11.4 ms
Overshoot Error
2.5%
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
7.8 ms
7.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
16.0 ms
17.0 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
4.3%
0.0%
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
165 Hz
240 Hz
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
120 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
162 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
162 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
VRR At The Same Time
No
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
9.5
9.1
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.1 ms
2.5 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
9.1 ms
9.2 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
4.9 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
9.5 ms
10 Bit HDR
6.1 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
6.9 ms
3.0 ms
Resolution And Size
8.3
8.0
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
27.0"
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
310 in²
PS5 Compatibility
7.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.2
XSX Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
1
1
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
2 (USB 3.0)
2
USB C
No
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
USB
USB-A Ports
2 (USB 3.0)
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
No
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
No
RGB Illumination
Controllable
Controllable
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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