Gigabyte - M27Q X vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | 65 W |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.3 ms | 4 ms |
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 92 % | 99 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the M27Q X and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the M27Q X comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on usb-c power delivery / screen size. Overall, the M27Q X scores 67.6 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.6 vs 64.8). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the M27Q X if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, response time (gtg), g-sync, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about usb-c power delivery / screen size. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, screen size, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 333.33% more. 65 W vs 15 W.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Gigabyte - M27Q X or Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?
Gigabyte - M27Q X leads the current Mars Score by 2.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Gigabyte - M27Q X if…
Gigabyte - M27Q X has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, response time ms, has g sync.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, screen size in, color gamut dci p3 pct.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 92.50% less. 0.3 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 333.33% more. 65 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 7.61% more. 99 % vs 92 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.3 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 92 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 15 W | 65 Wlead |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, M27Q X or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, M27Q X or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 4ms.
Does M27Q X or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 15W on M27Q X, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).