Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte GS27Q X vs Sony INZONE M9 II

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GS27Q X

27″ · 2560×1440 · 250 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate87
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · Sony

Sony INZONE M9 II

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Gigabyte GS27Q X and Sony INZONE M9 II are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82.

  • Resolution: Sony INZONE M9 II leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27Q X leads (250 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte GS27Q X

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Sony INZONE M9 II

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GS27Q XSony INZONE M9 II
83Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
250 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $800

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Gigabyte GS27Q X or Sony INZONE M9 II better?

Gigabyte GS27Q X and Sony INZONE M9 II are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82. Resolution: Sony INZONE M9 II leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27Q X leads (250 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Gigabyte GS27Q X leads (250 Hz vs 160 Hz).