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M27Q vs UltraGear OLED 27 vs Odyssey OLED G8: which is better?

M27Q, UltraGear OLED 27 and Odyssey OLED G8 compared side by side across 12 specs and 9 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 12 SPECS · 9 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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MONITORS

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GIGABYTE

M27Q

$299

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

UltraGear OLED 27

$799

BEST OVERALL

SAMSUNG

Odyssey OLED G8

$999

WINS DESIGN

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The UltraGear OLED 27 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.1/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Odyssey OLED G8. Dead heat on display. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 9 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

GAMI

IMAG

COLO

CONN

ERGO

VALU

DISP

PERF

DESI

M27Q×6

UltraGear OLED 27×1

Odyssey OLED G8×1

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming MonitorBEST VALUE

LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE)BEST OVERALL

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)WINS DESIGN

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPGaming Performance — M27Q leads by 8.5

TIGHTESTDisplay — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

M27QOLED 27OLED G8

Gaming PerformanceiM27Q · +8.5

M27Q8.5

OLED 270.0

OLED G80.0

Image QualityiM27Q · +8.0

M27Q8.0

OLED 270.0

OLED G80.0

Color AccuracyiM27Q · +8.0

M27Q8.0

OLED 270.0

OLED G80.0

ConnectivityiM27Q · +0.1

M27Q8.5

OLED 277.8

OLED G88.4

ErgonomicsiM27Q · +6.0

M27Q6.0

OLED 270.0

OLED G80.0

ValueiM27Q · +1.1

M27Q9.5

OLED 278.4

OLED G88.2

DisplayiTIED AT 9.5

M27Q0.0

OLED 279.5

OLED G89.5

PerformanceiUltraGear OLED 27 · +0.2

M27Q0.0

OLED 279.6

OLED G89.4

DesigniOdyssey OLED G8 · +0.2

M27Q0.0

OLED 278.8

OLED G89.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01M27Q2.78BEST DEAL

02UltraGear OLED 271.14

03Odyssey OLED G80.89

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

12 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

M27Q$2990W8.3

UltraGear OLED 27$7993W9.1

Odyssey OLED G8$9995W8.9

Portsi

2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio

HDMI 2.1 x2, DP 1.4, USB hub

HDMI 2.1 x2, DP 1.4, USB-C

USB-C Power DeliveryWi

10 W

0 W

65 W← BEST +550%

Stand Adjustmentsi

Tilt-only (VESA 100x100)

Height / tilt / pivot

Height / tilt / swivel

Screen SizeINi

27 in

32 in← BEST +19%

Resolutioni

2560x1440

2560 x 1440 (QHD)

3840 x 2160 (4K)

Panel Typei

IPS

OLED

QD-OLED

BrightnessNITSi

350 nits

1,000 nits← TIED BEST

HDRi

VESA DisplayHDR 400

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

Color Gamuti

92% DCI-P3

98.5% DCI-P3

99% DCI-P3

Adaptive Synci

FreeSync Premium / G-Sync Compatible

G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium

G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium Pro

Refresh RateHZi

170 Hz

240 Hz← TIED BEST

Response TimeMSi

0.5 ms

0.03 ms← TIED BEST

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

UltraGear OLED 27LG9.1

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Odyssey OLED G8 (8.9)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

M27QGIGABYTE8.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · UltraGear OLED 27 (1.1)

PRIORITY · GAMING PERFORMANCE

Best for gaming performance

M27QGIGABYTE8.5

GAMING PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the gaming performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · UltraGear OLED 27 (0.0)

PRIORITY · IMAGE QUALITY

Best for image quality

M27QGIGABYTE8.0

IMAGE QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 77%

Best visible score in the image quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · UltraGear OLED 27 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#3GIGABYTE0.0

M27Q

“A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.”

Value 9.5

Gaming Performance 8.5

TRADE-OFFTilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1LG0.0

UltraGear OLED 27

“A 240Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor with near-instant response, perfect blacks, and stunning contrast.”

Performance 9.6

Display 9.5

Wins Refresh Rate

Wins Brightness

TRADE-OFFModest full-screen brightness

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2SAMSUNG0.0

Odyssey OLED G8

“A 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED that does it all: gaming speed, HDR brilliance, and a glare-free matte finish.”

Display 9.5

Performance 9.4

Wins Screen Size

Wins USB-C Power Delivery

TRADE-OFFPremium price

WINS DESIGNBest price →

Still deciding? The UltraGear OLED 27 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.1/10 · WINS 1 OF 9 CATEGORIES

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor vs LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD): which is best?

The LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) is our overall pick, scoring 9.1/10 against 8.9/10 for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $299–$999. The score weighs category-specific monitors attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) leads overall with a 9.1 total score.
LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) wins 3 comparable specs with a 28% weighted win rate.
LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Refresh Rate.
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor8.3/10

A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.

Pros

+ Excellent 1440p/170Hz performance for the price
+ Built-in KVM switch and USB-C with DP Alt Mode
+ Wide ~92% DCI-P3 color coverage
+ rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes earlier text-clarity issue

Cons

− Tilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment
− DisplayHDR 400 is entry-level HDR at best
− USB-C delivers only 10W of power

Best for: Budget-minded 1440p gamers · Users wanting a KVM and single-cable laptop docking · First high-refresh monitor upgrades

“For shoppers who want fast 1440p gaming without spending OLED money, the M27Q remains the default value pick. The rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes the text-clarity gripe, and the KVM plus USB-C make it more useful as a do-everything desktop monitor than most…”

LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE)WINNER 9.1/10

A 240Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor with near-instant response, perfect blacks, and stunning contrast.

Pros

+ 240Hz with 0.03ms response
+ Perfect OLED blacks and contrast
+ Vivid, accurate color
+ Sleek low-profile design

Cons

− Modest full-screen brightness
− OLED care needed (burn-in mitigation)
− 1440p, not 4K

Best for: Competitive and fast-paced gaming · Contrast-critical media · High-refresh enthusiasts

“One of the best 1440p gaming OLEDs: blistering speed, perfect blacks, and rich color. Full-screen brightness is modest and OLED care is required, as on all OLED panels.”

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)8.9/10

A 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED that does it all: gaming speed, HDR brilliance, and a glare-free matte finish.

Pros

+ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED — speed and sharpness
+ Excellent HDR with perfect blacks
+ Glare-free matte coating
+ Slim design with smart-TV apps

Cons

− Premium price
− OLED burn-in care needed
− Single best for one use? It tries to do all

Best for: Gamers who also want 4K sharpness · HDR media and movies · One-monitor flagship setups

“A do-everything OLED flagship: 4K sharpness, 240Hz speed, and superb HDR, with a glare-free finish. It is expensive and, like all OLEDs, needs basic burn-in care.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor, LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific monitors specs, the LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) scores highest overall (9.1/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these monitors?

The biggest measurable differences are Resolution, Refresh Rate, Screen Size. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other monitors on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 monitors from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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