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GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor vs Philips 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor

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  • 38differ
  • 31identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

The GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the Philips 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor (400 cd/m² vs 350 cd/m²). The Philips 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor has 3 ms more response time than the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor (4 ms vs 1 ms). The GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has 300 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Philips 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor (1300:1 vs 1000:1). Only the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has NVIDIA G-SYNC. Only the GIGABYTE G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor has AMD FreeSync.

  • Display diagonal
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:80 cm (31.5")
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:400 cd/m²
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:350 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:1 ms
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:4 ms
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:1300:1
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:1000:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:275 Hz
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:100 Hz
  • Pixel pitch
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:0.2727 x 0.2727 mm
  • Viewable size, horizontal
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:59.7 cm
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:69.8 cm
  • Viewable size, vertical
    • G27Q26 27” QHD Gaming Monitor:33.6 cm
    • 32B2U3601/27 computer monitor:39.3 cm

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Comparison of G27Q26, 32B2U3601/27
148 specifications
Display10 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")80 cm (31.5")
Display resolution2560 x 1440 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HDQuad HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
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
Response time measurement typeGTG (Gray to Gray)GTG (Gray to Gray)
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1300:11000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers275 Hz100 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2331 x 0.2331 mm0.2727 x 0.2727 mm
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source93 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 150 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 100 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers59.7 cm69.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers33.6 cm39.3 cm
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 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
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs125%113%
NTSC coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102%
Display sRGBKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display panel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 inch/80 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
Flicker-free technologyYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeKnown for oneG-SYNC CompatibleUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneFreeSync PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Built-in cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Product colourBlackBlack
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
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort out quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort version1.41.4
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
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
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Differs13 cm18 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angle-90 - 90°-90 - 90°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-160 - 160°-180 - 180°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
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 sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFD
Energy efficiency class (HDR)DiffersGNot available
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers25 kWh20 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.4 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power supply typeInternalInternal
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for one39 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — 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 mm714 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs196 mm299 mm
Height (with stand)Differs497.1 mm627 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.8 kg9.87 kg
Width (without stand)Differs614.1 mm714 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs60 mm61 mm
Height (without stand)Differs365.7 mm423 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs4.3 kg7.07 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers888 mm840 mm
Package depthDiffers123 mm159 mm
Package heightDiffers493 mm510 mm
Package weightDiffers7.7 kg13.7 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersPower, DisplayPortAC, DisplayPort, HDMI, 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
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMercury, PVC/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
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Exterior finish typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTextured
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
ECO modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EasyRead modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Monitor sync input signalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSeparate Sync, Sync on Green
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SoftBlueKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70000 h
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source: CB, CE Mark, ETL, CEC, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, EAC ROHS, MEPS, UKCA, EMF, FCC, ICES-003, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, EAC, eyesafe® CERTIFIED 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmartImage
Regulatory ApprovalsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, CE Mark, ETL, CEC, TUV/GS, TUV Ergo, EAC ROHS, MEPS, UKCA, EMF, FCC, ICES-003, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, EAC, eyesafe® CERTIFIED 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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%

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