GIGABYTE - M27Q (2023) - 27" IPS Gaming Monitor - QHD 2560x1440 - 165Hz/OC 170Hz - 1ms MPRT - AMD FreeSync Premium - Type C KVM - HDMI, DP, Type C - Height Adjustable - Black

Pros: - Great value for performance
- Great color and brightness
- KVM switch for work-at-home
- DP and HDMI cables included.

Cons: - Depending on your GPU and what your are expecting (i.e. HDR, G-sync, Refresh Rate), you may be limited. See my comments in overall review.
- Had some strange power cycling of the monitor occur when using KVM.
- Online description indicates a 0.5ms response time, however the box indicates a 1ms.
- Does not pivot side to side.

Overall Review: I am very happy with the quality and performance of this monitor for the price point and I would recommend this monitor.

Video Inputs:
1. I noticed that depending on what connection type you choose, the performance can vary:
- Display Port connection - G-sync only works on DP, can run up to 170Hz, no HDR on DP
- HDMI connection - no G-Sync, can only run up to 144Hz, HDR compatible
- I do not have an AMD GPU to test Freesync.
- Color/contrast seems better with HDR off. For that reason, I recommend DP connection.
2. KVM
- KVM switch takes about 5-10 seconds to switch source input. Not an issue, I just expected the changeover to be faster.
- After using a few times, my screen started intermittently connecting and disconnecting. I had to hard reset the PC to get the cycling to stop. It has only had it happed once so far, so time will tell.
- Feature is beneficial for using 2 PC's for work-at-home, and only using one keyboard/mouse.
- PIP feature is nice.

Other:
- User manual is only available through download on Gigabyte website.
- OSD software is just ok. Firmware update button doesn't work.

Pros: The monitor performed as advertised. I couldn't be happier with it.

Cons: The product showed up defective (hot pixel). Currently going through the exchange process. I will try to remember to update my review when the new unit arrives.

Overall Review: Only used it for a few days but it performed as advertised. I was unable to test the KVM functionality while it was in my possession.