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Comparison between Gigabyte M27Q vs Philips 279C9

General Info
Model Number Gigabyte M27Q Philips 279C9
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2020 2020
Brand Gigabyte Philips
Model Series C-Line
Model Number M27Q 279C9
Alias 279C9/00
279C9/01
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.663 mm
1.1 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.155 mm
Screen Pixel Density 109 ppi 163 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 88.64 % 92.72 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 92%
sRGB 140 % 109 %
NTSC 1953 90.7 %
Screen Brightness 350 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1300 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1 50000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 5 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.66 in
4.2 cm
42.21 mm
0.14 ft
1.54 in
3.9 cm
39 mm
0.13 ft
Case Weight 4.25 kg
9 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.22 in
61.5 cm
615.11 mm
2.02 ft
24.09 in
61.2 cm
612 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height with Stand 15.89 in
40.4 cm
403.55 mm
1.32 ft
15.63 in
39.7 cm
397 mm
1.3 ft
Case Depth with Stand 7.99 in
20.3 cm
202.97 mm
0.67 ft
8.58 in
21.8 cm
218 mm
0.72 ft
Case Weight with Stand 5.5 kg
12 lbs
5.85 kg
13 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 5V/1.5A)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 2W 2 x 2W
Features
Cool Features GameAssist (Aim Stabilizer / Crosshair / Alignment / Dashboard / Black Equalizer)
HDR Ready
Low Blue Light
Picture-by-Picture
OSD Sidekick
KVM Switch
AMD FreeSync Premium
Picture-in-Picture
Flicker-free technology
EasyRead
Flicker-free technology
Mega Infinity DCR
SmartControl
Separate Sync
Low Blue Light
Adaptive-Sync technology
SmartImage
DDC/CI
Zero Bezel Design
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.22 in
61.5 cm
615.11 mm
2.02 ft
24.09 in
61.2 cm
612 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height 14.46 in
36.7 cm
367.35 mm
1.21 ft
13.9 in
35.3 cm
353 mm
1.16 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No Yes
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support No Yes
Left Swivel 175 °
Right Swivel 175 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 25 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 170 Hz 23 Hz - 75 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 140 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB Type-C to Type-C/A cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses TÜV Low Blue Light CB
CCC
CECP
CEL
CE Mark
EAEU RoHS
ENERGY STAR 8.0
EPA
EPEAT
FCC Class B
ICES-003
SEMKO
TCO Certified
TÜV/Ergo
TÜV Eye Comfort
TÜV/GS
UKRAINIAN
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Max Operating Altitude 3658
Max Storage Altitude 12192
Gigabyte M27Q Philips 279C9