Gigabyte M27U 27-inch 4K HDR gaming monitor with built in KVM switch

Gigabyte has recently launched its new 27 inch HDR 4K monitor for gaming, the M27U, which is aimed at gamers and professionals who require a high-performance display with impressive visual quality. This gaming monitor with built-in KVM switch has been designed to cater to the needs of both gamers and professionals alike, offering a variety of features that make it stand out from the competition.

The Gigabyte M27U boasts a 27 inch HDR 4K monitor with an IPS display that offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. This Gigabyte new monitor promises a maximum refresh rate of 160 Hz and is DisplayHDR 600 certified, ensuring excellent visual quality with high contrast, deep blacks, and vivid colors. The contrast ratio of this monitor is 1000:1, and it has a color depth of 10 bits, which is likely achieved through 8 bits + FRC. The typical brightness of this monitor is 400 cd/m², and it consumes only 27.6 watts of power.

One of the unique features of the Gigabyte M27U is its built-in KVM switch, allowing you to switch between two devices with ease. This gigabyte monitor KVM switch is perfect for those who use multiple devices, such as a gaming PC and a work laptop and need to switch between them quickly. The interface selection on this monitor is quite generous, including two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, a USB 3.2 hub (Gen 1), a headphone output, and USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode and 18 watts PD.

The M27U also offers excellent connectivity options, with HDMI 2.1 allowing 4K at 144 Hz and 4:4:4 subsampling via DSC. Without DSC, 4:2:0 is available. The full 160 Hz can be achieved via DisplayPort DSC. Additionally, this monitor offers a variety of ergonomic features, including tilt, height adjustment, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and a flicker-free backlight.

The Gigabyte M27U is relatively lightweight, weighing only 4.56 kg without the stand. It measures 615.67 x 371.15 x 60.3 mm (W x H x D) and comes with a firmware update function, ensuring that the monitor is always up-to-date with the latest features and performance improvements.

Price and availability

The Gigabyte M27U, a top-of-the-line 27-inch HDR gaming monitor with a built-in KVM switch, is now available for purchase online. This high-performance monitor can be found on popular e-commerce websites such as Newegg.com, Amazon.com, and Bhphotovideo.com, with a price tag of $549.99.

Gigabyte M27U specifications

• Display: 27-inch SS IPS panel, Non-glare
• Display Viewing Area (HxV): 596.16 x 335.34 (mm)
• Color Saturation: 95% DCI-P3/ 129% sRGB
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
• Pixel Pitch: 0.16 (H) x 0.16 (V)
• Brightness: 400 cd/m2 (TYP)
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Viewing Angle: 178°(H)/178°(V)
• Display Colors: 1.07B
• Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
• Refresh Rate: 160Hz
• Features: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA Display HDR600, Flicker-free, HBR3, OSD Sidekick, Aim Stabilizer Sync, Black Equalizer, Dashboard, Crosshair, Timer, Counter, PiP/PbP, Auto-Update, KVM, 6 axis Color Control, Smart OD, HDMI CEC, Apply Picture Mode, Kensington lock
• Ports: 2 x HDMI 2.1 (support 4K 144Hz 4:4:4 @ DSC enabled or 4K 144Hz 4:2:0), 1 x Display port 1.4 (DSC), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Downstream ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Upstream port, 1 x USB Type-C (Alternate Mode; Upstream port; Power Delivery up to 18W), 1 x Earphone Jack
• Audio: 3W x2 Speakers
• Stand: Tilt (-5°~+20°), Height Adj. (130 mm)
• VESA Mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 615.67 x 517.65 x 193.63 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 6.48 kg (with stand)

We highly recommend taking a look at our review of the Gigabyte M32UC, a remarkable 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with impressive features such as a high refresh rate, a classic aspect ratio, and a curved screen. Its standout feature, however, is the presence of a KVM module, allowing for seamless switching between multiple devices.