A 27-inch 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor with a KVM switch and a surprise: USB-C input with DP Alt Mode. That USB-C only delivers 18W though, so it will keep a phone topped up but won't charge a laptop — plan a separate power brick. Two HDMI 2.0 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 cover console and PC sources. 3-port USB hub includes a USB-B upstream for KVM.
27-inch 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor with KVM switch, HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C DP Alt Mode (18W PD).
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Gigabyte
- Release Year
- 2022
- Model Number
- M27Q X
- Category
- Monitor
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 2 | — | — | HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 | Two HDMI 2.0 inputs |
| DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 | — | — | DP | 1440p at 240Hz |
| USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | 18 W | DP Alt Mode | USB-C | DP Alt Mode + data + 18W PD |
| USB Type-B (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 1 | — | — | USB upstream | KVM upstream from HDMI/DP source |
| USB Type-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 2 | — | — | USB downstream | 5Gbps hub ports |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Headphone out | Audio line out |
Notes & Compatibility
DisplayPort 1.4 is the only input that reaches the panel’s full 2560×1440 at 240 Hz. Gigabyte lists the two HDMI ports as 2.0, whose 18 Gbps cannot carry 1440p at 240 Hz uncompressed, so use DP for high-refresh work and keep HDMI for consoles. The USB-C port carries DP Alt Mode video, USB data and 18 W Power Delivery on one lead, which tops up a phone or tablet but will not run a laptop. The KVM switch routes the USB hub between sources: an HDMI or DP machine needs a separate USB-B to USB-A upstream cable run to it, while a USB-C machine gets video, data and power over the single cable. Downstream hub ports are USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps. Rev 2.0 shipped in August 2023 with the same port layout, so the cable advice is identical for both revisions.
