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GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor vs Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor

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  • 71specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 37identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor (400 cd/m² vs 350 cd/m²). The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 3 ms more response time than the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor (4 ms vs 1 ms). The Philips 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor (1500:1 vs 1300:1). Only the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has NVIDIA G-SYNC. Only the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has AMD FreeSync.

  • Display brightness (typical)
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:400 cd/m²
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:350 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:1 ms
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:4 ms
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:1300:1
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:1500:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:275 Hz
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:120 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:1.07 billion colours
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:16.7 million colours
  • Colour gamut standard
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:DCI-P3, sRGB
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:sRGB, NTSC
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:Yes
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:No
  • AMD FreeSync
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:Yes
    • 3000 series 27B2U3601/27 computer monitor:No

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Comparison of G27Q26, 27B2U3601/27
144 specifications
Display6 differ
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backlight typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceW-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs400 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers1 ms4 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1300:11500:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers275 Hz120 Hz
Display number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.7 million colours
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source109 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 230 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 120 Hz
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 230 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 120 Hz
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68.5 cm
DDC/CIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Haze rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25%
Surface hardnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3H
Colour gamut standardDiffersDCI-P3, sRGBsRGB, NTSC
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114%
Display sRGBKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display panel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 inch / 68.5 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one125%Unknown — not stated by the source
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCDiffersYesNo
AMD FreeSyncDiffersYesNo
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Component video syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate Sync, Sync-on-green (SOG)
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeKnown for oneG-SYNC CompatibleUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneFreeSync PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersGamingOffice
Front bezel colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Feet colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersNoYes
USB hub versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of USB Type-C upstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers14
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
DisplayPort out quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort out versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics3 differ
Adjustable height (max)Differs13 cm15 cm
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-160 - 160°-180 - 180°
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 20°-5 - 30°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortuguese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOperation, Stand-by
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFD
Energy efficiency class (HDR)DiffersGNot available
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers25 kWh16 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.43 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.35 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.8 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one39 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3658 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs614.1 mm615 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs196 mm229 mm
Height (with stand)Differs497.1 mm540 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.8 kg6.44 kg
Width (without stand)Differs614.1 mm615 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs60 mm46 mm
Height (without stand)Differs365.7 mm361 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs4.3 kg4.77 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers888 mm730 mm
Package depthDiffers123 mm139 mm
Package heightDiffers493 mm445 mm
Package weightDiffers7.7 kg9.17 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersPower, DisplayPortDisplayPort, HDMI, Power, USB Type-C to USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartControl
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePVC/BFR
Other featuresidentical
HBR3 supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDC/CI, Mac OS, sRGB, Windows 11 / 10
Exterior finish typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTextured
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, CE, EAC, EMF, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), RoHS, TÜV mark, UKCA
EasyRead modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Monitor sync input signalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate Sync, Sync on Green
SoftBlueKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, CE Mark, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, EAC, EAC ROHS, MEPS, UKCA, EMF, FCC, ICES-003, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), eyesafe® CERTIFIED 2.0
User controlsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage, Input, Brightness, Menu, Power On/Off
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Recycling dataidentical
Packaging recyclability rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Product post-consumer recycled plasticKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
Logistics dataidentical
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAR99

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