Gigabyte G27UP 27

Overview

The Gigabyte G27UP is a 27" SuperSpeed IPS gaming monitor with Dual Mode that lets you switch quickly between UHD 3840×2160 at 160Hz and FHD at higher refresh rates for esports. It delivers 1.07 billion colors, wide gamut coverage and HDR10 for richer visuals.

Key features

• Dual Mode: UHD 4K @ 160Hz or FHD @ up to 320Hz
• Panel: 27" SS‑IPS, 1 ms (GTG)
• Brightness & HDR: 400 cd/m² (typ) and HDR10
• Color: 95% DCI‑P3 / 129% sRGB, 1.07B colors
• Connectivity: 2× HDMI 2.1, 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), USB‑C (15W PD), USB 2.0, headphone jack
• Ergonomics: tilt, swivel, pivot, 130 mm height adjustment, VESA 100×100

Specifications

• Panel: 27" SuperSpeed IPS (SS‑IPS)
• Native resolution: 3840 × 2160 (UHD)
• Refresh rate: 160Hz (UHD) — Dual Mode up to 320Hz in FHD
• Response time: 1 ms (GTG)
• Brightness: 400 cd/m² (typ)
• Contrast: 1000:1 (typ)
• Color gamut: 95% DCI‑P3 / 129% sRGB, 1.07B colors
• HDR: HDR10
• I/O: 2× HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps), 1× DP 1.4 (DSC), 1× USB‑C (Alt Mode, 15W PD), USB 2.0 downstream, headphone jack
• Ergonomics: Tilt -5°~+21°, Swivel ±15°, Pivot 0°~+90°, Height 130 mm
• VESA mount: 100 × 100 mm
• Power consumption: 32 W (typ)
• In the box: power cable, DisplayPort cable, quick guide, warranty card

Review

The Gigabyte G27UP is a versatile monitor that bridges immersive single‑player experiences and fast competitive play. Dual Mode provides flexibility: use the UHD/160Hz mode for high‑fidelity visuals, or switch to FHD for blistering refresh rates in esports titles.

• Pros: excellent color coverage and accuracy, flexible Dual Mode, low response time, solid ergonomics.
• Cons: no built‑in speakers; 400 nits peak brightness may be limiting for some HDR workflows.

Overall, G27UP is a strong option for gamers who want both image quality and speed from one display.