Gigabyte M27UP vs MSI MAG 275UPD E14
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GigabyteM27UP | MSIMAG 275UPD E14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2025 | April 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Sharpness | 163 pixels per inch | 163 pixels per inch |
| Panel | IPS (SS IPS, edge-lit; Dual mode: 1080p at 320 Hz) | IPS (IPS; dual mode 1920 × 1080 at 288 Hz) |
| Refresh rate | 160 Hz (better) | 144 Hz |
| Response time (grey to grey) | 1 ms (better) | 4 ms |
| Brightness (typical) | 350 nits (better) | 250 nits |
| HDR certification | DisplayHDR 400 | – |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 | 1,500:1 |
| Colour range | 95% DCI-P3 | – |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95% | – |
| Screen finish | Matte | – |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Adaptive sync | G-Sync Compatible | VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Colour depth | 8-bit + FRC (1.07 billion colours) | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours |
| HDR detail | – | HDR Ready (MSI) |
| sRGB coverage | 125% | – |
| Response time detail | 1 ms GTG; Smart OD adjusts overdrive to the refresh rate | 4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT |
| Variable refresh range | – | 48–144 Hz at 4K, 48–288 Hz at 1080p (Adaptive-Sync) |
| Viewing angles | 178° (H) / 178° (V) | 178° / 178° |
| Pixel pitch | 0.1554 × 0.1554 mm | 0.1554 × 0.1554 mm |
| Eye care | Flicker-free; TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light | – |
| Connections | ||
| Video inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), USB-C | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
| USB-C charging | Up to 18 W (better) | None |
| USB ports | 3 × USB-A | – |
| KVM switch | Yes | – |
| Ethernet | No | – |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 2 × HDMI 2.1; PS5 and Xbox Series X at 4K 120 Hz (4:2:0) | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL 6G), HDCP 2.3 |
| DisplayPort detail | 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC, HBR3) | DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3 |
| USB-C detail | 1 × USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB upstream); Power Delivery up to 18 W, or dynamic 45 W in Smart PD mode | – |
| USB hub detail | 3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 downstream, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream | – |
| Picture by picture | Supported | – |
| Audio out | Headphone jack | Headphone out |
| Speaker detail | 5 W × 2 | 2W × 2 |
| Design | ||
| Stand adjusts | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| Weight with stand | 6.65 kg | – |
| Height adjustment | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Tilt | -5° to +21° | −5° to 20° |
| Swivel | ±15° | −30° to 30° |
| Pivot | 0° to +90° (clockwise) | −90° to 90° |
| VESA pattern | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Size with stand | 612 × 515 × 192 mm (W × H × D) | – |
| Size without stand | 612 × 371 × 59 mm (W × H × D) | – |
| Weight without stand | 5.15 kg | – |
| Controls | Control button, KVM switch and Tactical Switch button | – |
| Power and support | ||
| Power use | 27 W on (CEC test); under 0.5 W power saving; under 0.3 W off | 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off |
| Power supply | Built-in power board, AC 100–240 V | Internal, 100–240 V |
| Warranty | – | 3 years |
| Software | OSD Sidekick (needs a USB-B connection to the PC) | – |
| In the box | Power cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, DisplayPort cable, USB cable, quick start guide, warranty card | DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide |
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