Gigabyte M28U 29" 4K Gaming Monitor (2021)

83% Neofiliac63% External
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Product Overview

Gigabyte M28U is a mainstream 29-inch 4K gaming monitor in Gigabyte's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • High 95.94 % screen-to-body ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • 8-bit display panel

What external reviewers found***

External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Great selection of gaming features
  • Outstanding response time
  • Excellent gray uniformity
  • Large, high-resolution screen
  • Wide viewing angles
Cons
  • Disappointing overdrive settings
  • Not as well-suited for a dark room
  • No swivel or rotate to portrait orientation
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.3 (DSC), 3x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 5V/1.5A), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 3W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
95.94% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.48 in / 63.1 mm w/o stand, 7.62 in / 193.6 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.66 in / 372.3 mm w/o stand, 14.96 in / 380 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
25.06 in / 636.5 mm
Weight
5.18 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 6.93 kg / 15 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
300 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
29" (28.63 in / 727.2 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
94% DCI-P3, 120% sRGB
Pixel Density
154 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.16 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
2 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
Eyesafe certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Flicker-free technology, GameAssist (Aim Stabilizer / Crosshair / Alignment / Dashboard / Black Equalizer / Timer / Counter / Auto-Update), Low Blue Light, Smart OD, OSD Sidekick, KVM Switch, 6-axis color control

Performance

Power Consumption
115 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable
Debut
2021

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 63%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Gigabyte M28U is a great monitor for most uses. The large, high-resolution screen delivers outstanding text clarity. It has wide viewing angles, a superb SDR color gamut, and excellent gray uniformity. It's an impressive gaming monitor with low input lag, a fast response time, and a great selection of gaming features.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Large, high-resolution screen
  • Outstanding response time
  • Wide viewing angles
  • Excellent gray uniformity
  • Great selection of gaming features
Cons
  • No swivel or rotate to portrait orientation
  • Disappointing overdrive settings
  • Not as well-suited for a dark room

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References

  1. ^ Gigabyte M28U Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/gigabyte/m28u. 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2022-01-06.

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