For those unfamiliar with the first revision of the M27Q-X, here is a thread about it from last year. It's a pretty solid all around monitor, with features that would cost $300 more from other brands. It seems like one of the bigger issues with it is the KSF Phosphor backlighting causing lots of red fringing in certain situations... I believe when strobing (Aim Stabilizer) is enabled it can be quite bad.
Gigabyte's other similar monitor, the FI27Q-X has better ergonomics and ----[EDIT: Actually after doing more reading, it does have KSF Phosphor too, nevermind], but it has a BGR subpixel layout which can be problematic and ugly in many situations.
So, both variants (neither of which seem to be available currently) have lots of promise but have at least one rather serious flaw.
Anyway, with the new revision of the M27Q-X, I'm hoping they have dropped the KSF backlighting, but won't won't know until it is released.
Here is the product page:
https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Monitor/M27Q-X-rev-20/sp#sp
... and a comparison of what is currently known about it vs the Rev. 1.0 on DisplaySpecifications:
https://www.displayspecifications.com/e ... 732726e8b3
Seems like the color and brightness specs have shifted around a bit, so even if the brightness is now lower, this may be a good sign that they've moved to a non-KSF backlit panel.
I emailed Gigabyte for more info about this new revision and they replied to me within half an hour. Amazing!
I asked:
They replied:*Does the display panel have an RGB or BGR subpixel layout?
*Does the panel's backlight utilize KSF phosphors or some other technology?
*Can you provide the model or at least brand of the panel used in this monitor?
*When will it be available at retail in the USA?
*What will be the MSRP?
Also, is there a current plan to release an updated FI27Q-X as well? The current FI27Q-X uses a BGR subpixel layout, which causes many issues for various programs. An updated model that uses standard RGB would be very nice. Alternatively, if the M27Q-X simply had a full tilt\height\rotate stand that would be great too. The lack of rotation on M-line of monitors is unfortunate, but they otherwise look like great products!
So, RGB is good. I have a feeling it won't be KSF since several of the color and brightness specs have changed, but we won't know until someone gets to test one after release.Dear Customer,
Our product team can only disclose:
It is a RGB sub pixel layout.
It will be available in Early October.
MSRP will be similar to the original model.
FI27Q X will not have a revision 2.
M27Q X & V2 have a tilt and height adjustable stand but will not feature rotate.
We thank you for the feedback and good questions.
Best Regards,
Jimmy
If it's about the same price as the previous model, it should be in the $400 US range, which isn't dirt cheap but is pretty good for all the features you get. Unless there is some other glaring flaw or shortcoming, this could be my next monitor... though I am really going to miss being able to rotate my monitor. Such a stupid omission.