Glad to see your loving the monitor. Ordered mine a couple days before you first vid. It’s been amazing with my series x. Not to mention the IO on the monitor is crazy, picked up a 3080 laptop and the usb c is charge and display alt. This monitor is underrated for the price. Like yeah its expensive but so worth it.
Isn't it pretty underrated!? I randomly found out about this monitor, there was a total lack of marketing and hype. But I guess that's a good thing, it kept all of the scalpers out of the first round.
@@BainCustom yeah I was lucky I had a warranty on my 2021 ultra gear at Best Buy. So I was able to get 400 back towards the M28U and order it right at Best Buy as well. That’s the best part I beat the scalpers and I was able to snag this for cheap and slapped a 4 year protection plan on it as well👌
Quick question what do you think for console gaming and laptop gaming? I want this monitor for my series S, i know it cant truly run 4k but it can upscale from what I understand the thing is i go back and forth between both for gaming. Or should I just get a 1440p 240hz? I would just like the crispyness for my console gaming and be able to play higher fps on laptop and just lower resolution for competitive gaming. it has a 3060 with i7 10th gen - 16 gb ram.
I like this monitor on the Series S for sure. I just don't know if you get all of the benefits from it. I have the Series S video on the channel if you want to check it out. Personally I would rather get a good 1440p monitor and ball out on refresh rate so I can game hard on that laptop. 1080p HDR on a good monitor @ 120hz on that Series S still will look good.
@@BainCustom thanks for the response my other monitor i was thinking of getting is the samsung G7 but its more than the gigabyte m28u so thats why I had that question lol
Absolutely amazing review for the “none tech” gamer, sometimes we just need to see it play out, I understand people are interested in every single aspect of the monitor but for me personally this review had enough information that I was interested in, thank you!
hey mate amazing monitor! i gotta question: can i play at 1440p resolution without losing texture definition? i know that is 4k but i wanna used for my laptop too with a rtx 3060 in it. I also got a xbox series x, but i know my laptops gpu isnt made for 4k gaming. thanks for your reply!
Ive always wondered why Microsoft dont make a monitor purposely for the Xbox Series s/x, its so hit and miss if you are lucky enough to find a monitor that ticks all the boxes, even the Gigabyte M28u doesn't tick all boxes
Well, because they couldn't make a better monitor than most. But they do "certify" other monitors, not that it means much. I would rather have somebody else like Samsung, LG, Asus and Gigabyte make a monitor around what they think is good. But Microsoft should be better about working with those companies to get that best possible results.
that haze is on every game because the xbox x is 1080p upscaling so has to cut detail, go into tv setting and reducing blue output will clear this up completely. definition is far better. but the trade of is a darker picture. can be brought back with contrast but its a trade off for sure. also....not really sticking to 120fps is it at 4k. is 4k really worth it over 1440p with the correct setting of blue?
Thanks for the video. I'm also trying to figure out best settings for HDR. So, in those 4-5 HDR settings what changes did you make. Because i could not capture the settings you applied there. Talking about:Light enhance-Colour Enhance-Dark Enhance-Local Dimming
I usually leave local dimming on. On darker games I will lighten the display by adjusting the Dark Enhance so I can see more detail, I think it is adjusting it up. The light enhance I usually don't touch. Color Enhance I will adjust up if the RGB is a bit lacking. You can always go back into the color adjust if you need to adjust each color individually.
I can't activate 4k and 120hz, I have the m28u and an Xbox series x, when I activate 4k then activate 120hz, it automatically switches to 1440p to be able to have 120hz.. . I can't find the problem, I hope I was clear. THANKS !
No matter what 4k monitor I buy, my Xbox keeps going black screen & then the HDMI 1 with the resolution under it pops up. I can’t play anything, I feel like it’s a basic fix. I’ve tried multiple HDMIs just to see. Perhaps the HDMI out in the back of my Xbox is broken ? Can someone please help
Is this the cheapest and best option for someone who is looking to have max refresh rate on their Xbox series x while using the highest resolution possible for playing cod competitively? Only reason I’m considering this versus a cheaper 1440p monitor is for the rare instances I play story mode games. Also, do you happen to be familiar with asus 4k 144hz monitor? Do you know if it offers anything more to justify a $100+ higher price tag?
I've got one man, would never look back. Had 244hz 1440p monitor before. This blows it out of the park. Everything feels smooth , did notice a bit of ghosting when playing around with picture settings on speed. So turned that off and no ghosting now. Noticed it a fair bit in FIFA23 around players, but not on any other game. Fifa on plays at 60hz too not 120 like Call of duty and other games.
I mean, I totally agree. The C1 is a beast. Expensive. But you haven't "seen" HDR until you have used an OLED. Add in that 1MS response time and 120hz....game over.
@@nrabbi93 Lol. You sure about that? OLED vs IPS contrast is in a different league. Turning pixels on and off will give you the best contrast possible. Not comparable to the lousy local dimming on this monitor with the few zones it has. To be clear, this monitor is still great and definitely has its upsides to the lg c1 besides the price, but when you're only comparing the contrast it doesn't hold a candle.
I kept it on Smart overdrive almost 100% of the time or with the overdrive off. I think those are your two best settings and the fastest setting will present with some ghosting.
Great video! Need help deciding between 1440p and 4k monitors for my Xbox series x. I’m between the hp x27q, Omen 27i, and the M28U. The money isn’t a problem just wondering what you think if the best option for games like cod and fifa.
I may have answered this already. But I would say to go 4k if you can. You can still run 1440p if you want and there is more support for 4k than 1440p. As in hd texture packs, game developers and so on.
It is supposed to be a bit brighter I think. But yeah the price difference is usually about 30% more for the next size up in this case. That seems more than about 30%.
Guys ignore all the negativity on here regarding this monitor, Bros mine received today and omg with a few settings I followed OMG it’s the real deal, defo get it on your list. Absolutely mint, thanks 👍
I mean I agree with you. It's a fantastic monitor. I think I have to be critical though, although I'm being critical of warzone in the Xbox not the monitor. But I'm glad you like and are enjoying the monitor, it's been my main display ever since I bought it.
@@BainCustom is there a way to check firmware again only being on a series x only asking cuz i seen ppl mentioned no srgb without update but under the professional osd tab i have an srgb and an adobe rgb, so that means im atleasr on new enough firmware? Thanks for your time
@@justinminne2768 thanks for reply. So if mine has the srgb mode under the professional osd tab does that mean im atleast on new enough firmware? I saw others mention no srgb mode without update so curious how I had it thank you
@@morgothbloody7181 hi I really like it and it does exactly what I need. For me it looks amazing , you need to adjust the settings a bit to your liking
What’s behind and beyond a screen should be a big if. And I'd like to chime in my experience. I got an M28U. A nasty bad one. The screen flickered from time to time. The worst scenario is it blacked out a second.; can’t say when or how often, like after how many minutes. Well. If you think a faulty monitor is bad enough, you’re in for a bigger trouble.That is Gigabyte’s service and attitude. Originally I wanted a replacement. They wouldn’t let you, unless they test it and make sure it’s not my wrongdoing. That’d leave me without a monitor. So I decided to return it and get refund. But the trouble did not end here. Gigabyte would not confirm refund before they check and test to their heart’s content. And they said it’d take a month.
That's a real bummer. I had nothing but a good experience with mine. But I did get the first round of production, so maybe the later rounds had bad QC. I hope you find a monitor that suites your needs, I have plenty of new videos that released around 4k gaming too. Don't forget to check those out.
So can you not use aim stabilizer with halo infinite? I can enable it on the xbox home screen, but it's grayed out when I start the game and I'm unable to access it anymore
28 for sure. 32 I am sure is fine, but it always leads to a lower performance, unless Gigabyte upgraded the lighting panel and prevented against backlight bleed. Although it is not bad at those things, they can be worse on a larger size.
I updated the firmware and I use this monitor with my Xbox series X and the monitor just restarts randomly I’ve been looking everywhere for answers to fix this including changing my power source nothing had worked. Do you have any suggestions?
I have this monitor and it is connected to the Xbox series x console. Today I bought the Call Of Duty Black OPS Cold War game. I have FreeSync pro enabled in the monitor settings, and the refresh rate is set to 120 Hz in the console settings. Despite this, Call Of Duty runs at 30 frames, and I don't have the 120 Hz option in the game. Why is this happening? I'm asking for help because I want to play Call Of Duty tonight and have the full experience of the game :(
Hey man I know I’m a year late but I’ve got a series S, I’ve been using it for cod since warzone 1, always had it set to 1440p 120hz but I never turned hdr on cause I didn’t want the screen to go black when opening the Xbox menu. Anyways I’m going to hope this guide can also apply to my series S and I can make sure I’m getting the monitor to do its best for me with the lowest lag input
I guess that depends on what you are used to or what you expect. I have seen better and I have seen worse. But I have seen more that are worse than better.
I have gone back and forth. The monitor gets full capability with either as far as I can tell. So I'm not sure you are missing out in any real way. I think ultimately I have it set to PC RGB now.
I’m not very good with technology but I got this monitor for my series x and I’ve noticed that it’s a lot pixelated and that I’ve got like a blur when I’m switching weapons on warzone and landscaping looks blurry and it’s looks really bad. Any recommendations?
I just bought this monitor and see what you mean with the flickering to HDR, I play mainly FPS games like cod and destiny so do you recommend turning HDR off and if so how do I do that
So the hdr can be turned off in the video & fidelity settings on the Xbox. That should solve the problem. I don't remember, but the Gigabyte may have a setting for auto switching to HDR that you may be able to turn off. But the Xbox settings should be enough.
@@BainCustom so you would recommend the 1440p LG over the 4k Gigabyte for Xbox series X? I’ve been driving myself crazy trying to find a decent monitor and can’t decide between 1440 and 4k. Love your videos, thanks!
@@BainCustom I agree with you I would pick this monitor. Hardware shows this great monitor on their channel and it blows away these other top brand monitors out of the water. Especially when it comes to price :)
Hay m8 can you Please tell me what Value each of the Red Green and Blue should be for the Most accurate Colours meaning what Number each One should be at Like Red 44 Green 56 and Blue 64
I don't disagree. But I will say I have noticed a decent amount of difference compared to my 1440p monitors. It's not massive, but it's there. Thanks for the input. It's though because 32 inch seems massive, but that is probably where the largest difference would be in gaming monitors.
I agree.. I might just give it a shot though just to see.. I do 1440p monitors myself ultrawide.. but have been going back and fourth with myself on whether I should go 4k, since streaming software dont play nice with ultrawides..
I've been playing on 27" and 32" 1440p for years and having recently tried both 28" and 32" 4k there's a very significant image quality difference at 4k. But then when I flip back to 27" 1440p it still looks decent despite the noticeable quality difference vs 4k. Basically a choice between better performance at 1440p vs better image quality at 4k
32-in is pretty substantial. I personally find it cumbersome on a desk. But I could get used to it and have used a 32-in for a good period of time before. If I were going to do a 32 in a 4k monitor would be my first pick.
How do I get it to be brighter I feel like the color/ brightness is kinda on the low side. I play halo wars apex legends and gears of War mainly. If anybody can help please it would be gladly appreciated
It shouldn't be. When you say lagging, do you mean the screen is displaying some type of motion blur or the input lag is bad? Make sure you update to the latest firmware F07, for the M28U. It does make a difference.
@@BainCustom how do you go about updating the firmware if you don't have it hooked up to a PC? Also, for a smaller room where I'll be sitting a fair distance from the monitor would you recommend 28 or 32 inch?
It is 4k and 120hz for games that are supported. Xbox may use some type of conversion for certain non-4k titles to upscale, but that's not the case for 4k optimized games. The series x does do native 4k, the series s will upscale from 1440p.
@@BainCustomIt wasn't my intention to be a downer but i own a 3080ti and can most certainly say that most games on console are not 4k at 120hz unless the settings are heavily toned down or fps capped lower, from what ive read the series x is equivalent to a 2080, most high end computers can't pull that off without DLSS and a 3080+.
I’m kind of new to these monitors but I have a quick question, on my series x with this monitor and I head back to the dashboard I get a 3 second black screen and the resolution small window pops up and seems like it resets some settings on the monitor. Is this normal?
@@BainCustom yeah just figured that out this morning. Why Is it turning off though do you know? Surely my series x can run hdr on the dashboard? Not quite sure how it all works haha. Came from a 1440p so never had these issues
Let me ask you something buddy should I get this for 650 or just spend 350 on something like this lg 27GL850-B for my xsx? What benefit would it be having a 4K monitor over a 1440? Will the 4k gigabyte monitor look better at 4k? I’m just trying to see if it’s worth spending the extra $300. This would be for my series X. Would I only be able to tell a difference on true native 4K games? Thx
I would choose the GP series from LG not the GL. GL models aren't console updated. But ultimately HDMI 2.1 will give you the most options, up to you whether you want to pay the extra for the extra resolution.
@@BainCustom ok also is there a way to update the monitor to get access its recent firmware/system update. I heard apparently you can only do that using a pc only and monitors can’t really update like how tvs can by themselves🤷♂️. I just have a xbox console with the monitor
Bummer! That's why I include the gaming footage. I will say that RUclips only allows 60fps, but the Samsung G70A and Acer Nitro XV282 are better at motion for sure.
So did the first update before reviewing the monitor. If there has been one since, I have not updated the firmware to see if there is any difference. But at the time this was recorded, the firmware was the most up-to-date.
@@BainCustom I just got this monitor today for Series X, and I am not see HDR in the settings menu. Only SDR... Is because I need to update the firmware?
Vrr yes. Almost every monitor on the market does. It however does not offer ALLM for console. Typically you would find that the monitor is certified your Xbox to offer that technology. Mainly because it's found in TVs because of their higher input lag as opposed to monitors, which have a much better input lag.
Good question. Could be the in game settings. Do you have any extra motion smoothing or sharpness turned on/up? Maybe try resetting the monitor and/or game settings and start from scratch.
Yeah I was reading about that. It would mostly affect HDR by offering less range. But it is hardly noticeable in any real way. Especially since even most HDR titles are HDR10 and not something like dobly vision.
I'm not sure if its the camera you are using but that does not look like 120hz when moving around compared to my fhd 120hz. Does not seem nearly as smooth as my 120hz i get...
It is the fact the RUclips won't fully display in the resolution and frame rate I capture in. They can make it look fairly good, but not exactly as I see it. I do the best I can with what I am given.
@@BainCustom I received it and i love it. Out of the box the image was not that great but after my settings, It's perfect. I also won the panel lottery. Just a little backlight bleed on left side. Not bothering
I bought a gigabyte g27qc monitor and hooked up my Xbox series x via hdmi and the monitor says no signal. Can you help me figure out why the display won’t just come on even though it’s input is on hdmi
Try an HDMI 2.0 cable rather than hdmi 2.1. it could be a lot of things though. It could be the monitor not being able to read a 4k signal and the Xbox is set to output in 4k...
Thank youu soo much for this video I’ve been looking fo someone to do this monitor with the xbox sx because $1000 usd is kind of pricey and i want to make use everything works great on it before i buy, i got the benq 4k but it’s doesn’t have hdmi 2.1 but i will for sure be purchasing this one soon
For sure! Yeah I was very skeptical of this monitor before buying it. I was certain I wouldn't like it, but it is my favorite monitor so far. I will be comparing a few more 4k monitors over the coming months. Check those out when they launch for sure.
I recommend a pair of headphones or a speaker you can plug in. Monitor speakers are never any good, they are worse than a $30 Bluetooth speaker...but it does have a 3.5mm output.
I guess that depends. What I will say is that more games are optimized for 4K resolution then 1440p resolution. So by default you will get more support having a 4K display.
@@BainCustom Yeah but 4k Image will super Sample it down to 1440p ! And you have both Monitors an 1440p and and 4k Display. so is the difference Huge? Thank you for Answer
I can for sure. I know I have some settings in one of the video descriptions of the videos I have done. I used that for all gaming. But I will put that video on the roster.
Well I'm working on that right now. I am testing 3 4k monitor and making videos. So definitely check back on the channel, I will be uploading the videos in the next few weeks.
Lol all the shipment freights are sitting out at sea. I live in LA and work near the docks in San Pedro we are the 2nd largest port in the country. I see literally about 20 cargo ships sitting out there for weeks at bay. It’s ironic because they do have everyone’s shipments of things
Does this monitor improve the texture and distance operator tracking especially for series s at 4K 120 fps I am sick of seeing pixelated operators at distance at 1440p ..At 120 fps , the game runs well at 1440 p 60 hz … is it because warzone doesn’t have next gen support yet or will getting full 4k monitor will fix this
So realistically what you are asking for is probably going to be found in PC gaming and not console gaming. The monitor is only as good as the signal it receives. Yes 4k will provide more "support" for next gen console with HD texture packs, but it doesn't entirely remove the rendering for objects further away in game.
I mean probably. I haven't tested it just yet, but I am hoping to very soon. TLDR...it's $300 more, LG is top notch and the ultragear lineup just tears up most competitors right now.
I'm seriously considering this or the larger M32U for my Series X and my PS5. I was wondering if I connected my Mac to to via the USB C would it both charge my Mac and let me use it as a computer screen?
That is a great question. I don't know the exact answer, but the max should have two charging ports.. at least I thought it did. I would err on the side that it doesn't charge at the same time, just to play it safe.
I think 32 inches is perfect for 4K. The bigger size gives you so much immersion when gaming and especially when watching videos. I personally feel that 28 inches is not worth it compared to 27 inch 1440p if you know what I mean.
@@JBR_1995 I've tried both and they look great but if you're sitting in front of it like on a desk pc monitor kind of use case, 28" is just right, otherwise at 32" it's much better curved (none exist though except forthcoming G8), otherwise you're turning your head a bunch to see the screen corners that feel kind of "pushed back" with flat 32. Much more immersion at 32 but I felt it only worked if you're sitting back from it more than couple feet. At up front desk distance I feel 28" is ideal IMO.
Would the 32 inch be good for this it is the 28 the sweet spot for size ? I currently play on a big flat screen . Will I still get the same bells and whistles with 32 inch or do I lose anything ?
32 is really just larger, it can cause a lower performance in black level performance and potentially brightness. But I doubt it will be that noticable.
If all things were equal in price, I would go GP950. But if cost plays a factor...the M28U packs a lot for the price. If price doesn't matter....GP950 for sure.
Ha that's the problem though. Gp950 is like 300$ more than the m28u and you do get little more (HDR 600 and 160hz overclock, full 2.1 bandwidth) just not sure the extras warrant the extra cost. I cancelled my gp950 order after I heard about all the flickering issues it has and have an m28u on the way. Much better price to performance ratio on m28u but hope it holds up to testing. Otherwise will stick with 1440p 240hz
The bummer is that Xbox doesn't auto switch into 1440p, so you will have to uncheck the allow 4k option in the video and fidelity settings on the Xbox menu. That should unlock the 1440p for you.
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finally someone who plays games on a review of a gaming monitor
Right. That's where it matters most really.
Thank you very much for this. Your settings worked great for me.
Checks all the boxes but also ticks the stuck pixels box in all my 3 purchases and their replacements
Glad to see your loving the monitor. Ordered mine a couple days before you first vid. It’s been amazing with my series x. Not to mention the IO on the monitor is crazy, picked up a 3080 laptop and the usb c is charge and display alt. This monitor is underrated for the price. Like yeah its expensive but so worth it.
Isn't it pretty underrated!? I randomly found out about this monitor, there was a total lack of marketing and hype. But I guess that's a good thing, it kept all of the scalpers out of the first round.
@@BainCustom yeah I was lucky I had a warranty on my 2021 ultra gear at Best Buy. So I was able to get 400 back towards the M28U and order it right at Best Buy as well. That’s the best part I beat the scalpers and I was able to snag this for cheap and slapped a 4 year protection plan on it as well👌
@@BainCustom actually I heard ever since Hardware Unboxed thumbed up this monitor it was then sold out everywhere all the time lol
Nice review! It’s so hard to get this monitor it’s always sold out on best buy :(
Quick question what do you think for console gaming and laptop gaming? I want this monitor for my series S, i know it cant truly run 4k but it can upscale from what I understand the thing is i go back and forth between both for gaming. Or should I just get a 1440p 240hz? I would just like the crispyness for my console gaming and be able to play higher fps on laptop and just lower resolution for competitive gaming. it has a 3060 with i7 10th gen - 16 gb ram.
I like this monitor on the Series S for sure. I just don't know if you get all of the benefits from it. I have the Series S video on the channel if you want to check it out. Personally I would rather get a good 1440p monitor and ball out on refresh rate so I can game hard on that laptop. 1080p HDR on a good monitor @ 120hz on that Series S still will look good.
@@BainCustom thanks for the response my other monitor i was thinking of getting is the samsung G7 but its more than the gigabyte m28u so thats why I had that question lol
Best Buy has it in stock now
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Absolutely amazing review for the “none tech” gamer, sometimes we just need to see it play out, I understand people are interested in every single aspect of the monitor but for me personally this review had enough information that I was interested in, thank you!
hey mate amazing monitor! i gotta question: can i play at 1440p resolution without losing texture definition? i know that is 4k but i wanna used for my laptop too with a rtx 3060 in it. I also got a xbox series x, but i know my laptops gpu isnt made for 4k gaming. thanks for your reply!
Great Videos man. Down to earth and straight to the points that matter.
Thanks! Glad the video could be helpful.
Hi mate, What settings do you recommend for gaming?
They are in the description of the video.
@@BainCustom thanks bro
Ive always wondered why Microsoft dont make a monitor purposely for the Xbox Series s/x, its so hit and miss if you are lucky enough to find a monitor that ticks all the boxes, even the Gigabyte M28u doesn't tick all boxes
Well, because they couldn't make a better monitor than most. But they do "certify" other monitors, not that it means much. I would rather have somebody else like Samsung, LG, Asus and Gigabyte make a monitor around what they think is good. But Microsoft should be better about working with those companies to get that best possible results.
What box does this monitor fail to tick?
that haze is on every game because the xbox x is 1080p upscaling so has to cut detail, go into tv setting and reducing blue output will clear this up completely. definition is far better.
but the trade of is a darker picture. can be brought back with contrast but its a trade off for sure.
also....not really sticking to 120fps is it at 4k.
is 4k really worth it over 1440p with the correct setting of blue?
Thanks for the video. I'm also trying to figure out best settings for HDR. So, in those 4-5 HDR settings what changes did you make. Because i could not capture the settings you applied there. Talking about:Light enhance-Colour Enhance-Dark Enhance-Local Dimming
I usually leave local dimming on. On darker games I will lighten the display by adjusting the Dark Enhance so I can see more detail, I think it is adjusting it up. The light enhance I usually don't touch. Color Enhance I will adjust up if the RGB is a bit lacking. You can always go back into the color adjust if you need to adjust each color individually.
I can't activate 4k and 120hz, I have the m28u and an Xbox series x, when I activate 4k then activate 120hz, it automatically switches to 1440p to be able to have 120hz.. . I can't find the problem, I hope I was clear. THANKS !
Great review buddy! Very impressive that the Series X is also getting those frames on warzone at 4k. Thanks for the video very helpful!
Your welcome! The series X is a beast with this monitor. It's a great pairing for sure.
@@BainCustomits note 144hz?
No matter what 4k monitor I buy, my Xbox keeps going black screen & then the HDMI 1 with the resolution under it pops up. I can’t play anything, I feel like it’s a basic fix.
I’ve tried multiple HDMIs just to see. Perhaps the HDMI out in the back of my Xbox is broken ?
Can someone please help
Is this the cheapest and best option for someone who is looking to have max refresh rate on their Xbox series x while using the highest resolution possible for playing cod competitively? Only reason I’m considering this versus a cheaper 1440p monitor is for the rare instances I play story mode games. Also, do you happen to be familiar with asus 4k 144hz monitor? Do you know if it offers anything more to justify a $100+ higher price tag?
Any chance you can review the M32UC?. Good video.
I've got one man, would never look back. Had 244hz 1440p monitor before.
This blows it out of the park. Everything feels smooth , did notice a bit of ghosting when playing around with picture settings on speed. So turned that off and no ghosting now. Noticed it a fair bit in FIFA23 around players, but not on any other game.
Fifa on plays at 60hz too not 120 like Call of duty and other games.
I would review it except it is fairly well reviewed already. If they get a new release on it I will for sure.
Does this monitor still hold up in 2024
Hi bro does the vrr work correctly with 4k120hz?
The LG C1 OLED matches perfect for the series x but you're gonna pay more than double the consoles price for it. But it's definitely worth it
I mean, I totally agree. The C1 is a beast. Expensive. But you haven't "seen" HDR until you have used an OLED. Add in that 1MS response time and 120hz....game over.
Except the contrast the M28u can hold its own against an LG OLED.
@@nrabbi93 Lol. You sure about that? OLED vs IPS contrast is in a different league. Turning pixels on and off will give you the best contrast possible. Not comparable to the lousy local dimming on this monitor with the few zones it has.
To be clear, this monitor is still great and definitely has its upsides to the lg c1 besides the price, but when you're only comparing the contrast it doesn't hold a candle.
LG C2 OLED are out now. Still to big for streaming imo though.
@@BainCustom i have a c1 and hdr honestly is eh just ok doesnt get bright enough to really pop
when you set response time on the fastest settings was there any ghosting in the next gen consoles??
I kept it on Smart overdrive almost 100% of the time or with the overdrive off. I think those are your two best settings and the fastest setting will present with some ghosting.
Great video! Need help deciding between 1440p and 4k monitors for my Xbox series x. I’m between the hp x27q, Omen 27i, and the M28U. The money isn’t a problem just wondering what you think if the best option for games like cod and fifa.
I may have answered this already. But I would say to go 4k if you can. You can still run 1440p if you want and there is more support for 4k than 1440p. As in hd texture packs, game developers and so on.
m28u costs 461 €, m32u 678€, why such big gap in price over some 4 inches?
It is supposed to be a bit brighter I think. But yeah the price difference is usually about 30% more for the next size up in this case. That seems more than about 30%.
Guys ignore all the negativity on here regarding this monitor, Bros mine received today and omg with a few settings I followed OMG it’s the real deal, defo get it on your list. Absolutely mint, thanks 👍
I mean I agree with you. It's a fantastic monitor. I think I have to be critical though, although I'm being critical of warzone in the Xbox not the monitor. But I'm glad you like and are enjoying the monitor, it's been my main display ever since I bought it.
What settings are you running
Did you have to update the firmware for it. I read somewhere that the stock firmware was having issues
Yes. I did update the firmware first thing. Maybe I will pin this post so people know this video is post a firmware update.
Im thinking about buying this today. Only question can you update the firmware on it if you dont have a pc? I only have a series X
No you need a pc to update it. I just got it the other day and it came with f08 firmware so you should be fine
Exactly, the new units have the latest firmware luckily.
@@BainCustom is there a way to check firmware again only being on a series x only asking cuz i seen ppl mentioned no srgb without update but under the professional osd tab i have an srgb and an adobe rgb, so that means im atleasr on new enough firmware? Thanks for your time
@@justinminne2768 thanks for reply. So if mine has the srgb mode under the professional osd tab does that mean im atleast on new enough firmware? I saw others mention no srgb mode without update so curious how I had it thank you
Nice channel. Did you updated at F07 firmware? Does it improve the Imput Lag?
I have recently updated the firmware. I haven't been able to tell to be honest. I would need to get in and test more in depth to be able to tell.
@@BainCustom thanks for the honest reply. I go on following your videos.
it increased sdr brightness insanley almost 600 nits
What HDR settings did you use?
After your videos I've bought this monitor and it'll be here tomorrow. Do you have any recommended settings etc that I should look out for? Thank you
hi, how's it?
@@morgothbloody7181 hi I really like it and it does exactly what I need. For me it looks amazing , you need to adjust the settings a bit to your liking
@@lewisgowthorpe8520 good, ty, just got m28u for 460 €
My settings are in the video description I believe. Let me know if not.
What’s behind and beyond a screen should be a big if. And I'd like to chime in my experience.
I got an M28U. A nasty bad one. The screen flickered from time to time. The worst scenario is it blacked out a second.; can’t say when or how often, like after how many minutes.
Well. If you think a faulty monitor is bad enough, you’re in for a bigger trouble.That is Gigabyte’s service and attitude. Originally I wanted a replacement. They wouldn’t let you, unless they test it and make sure it’s not my wrongdoing. That’d leave me without a monitor. So I decided to return it and get refund.
But the trouble did not end here. Gigabyte would not confirm refund before they check and test to their heart’s content. And they said it’d take a month.
That's a real bummer. I had nothing but a good experience with mine. But I did get the first round of production, so maybe the later rounds had bad QC.
I hope you find a monitor that suites your needs, I have plenty of new videos that released around 4k gaming too. Don't forget to check those out.
Curious if you updated the firmware and what fw version you had?
So can you not use aim stabilizer with halo infinite? I can enable it on the xbox home screen, but it's grayed out when I start the game and I'm unable to access it anymore
I'll be honest. I don't know much about halo and aim stabilizer. I never messed with those settings while playing the game.
Is it possible to do this exact video with the PS5?
I am trying to get my hands on one right now. We will see where it goes. PS5's have been on my list but very hard to get.
how did you get the FPS second up in the right corner like that?
In the monitor menu. Somewhere in the gaming options.
Hello did you try the f07 firmware update for the m28u...does the brightness go above 500+ nits with the update..
Dumb question, so 1440p is supported on gigabyte m28u on xbox series x?
Absolutely! Yeah, just change the settings within Xbox properly and you will get 1440p gameplay. Although 4k is better imo.
@@BainCustom nice thanks i thought the m28u moniter is a 4k monitor that cant descale if that makes sense😂
I can see a lot of blur but could that be as i am looking at this in a video stream on my monitor
That could be part of it. RUclips can only reproduce so much.
Hello. Does the KVM work with the Series X (hdmi + USB upstream) and an other computer connected only via usb-C (like a Mac Mini) ?
In theory it may. But I have a hard time believing it will. I guess that is a good test to add to my list. Let me know if you find anything out.
Have you tried the 32”? Debating on which size to get. I play primarily warzone
28 for sure. 32 I am sure is fine, but it always leads to a lower performance, unless Gigabyte upgraded the lighting panel and prevented against backlight bleed. Although it is not bad at those things, they can be worse on a larger size.
Have a question I have the lg27gp850 is it worth it to upgrade to the M28u?
i have the same question
What about for ps5 pro? Is good for ps5 pro this monitor?
Why when I turn off HDR Xbox tells me that my monitor doesn't support 4k?
I updated the firmware and I use this monitor with my Xbox series X and the monitor just restarts randomly I’ve been looking everywhere for answers to fix this including changing my power source nothing had worked. Do you have any suggestions?
I have this monitor and it is connected to the Xbox series x console. Today I bought the Call Of Duty Black OPS Cold War game. I have FreeSync pro enabled in the monitor settings, and the refresh rate is set to 120 Hz in the console settings. Despite this, Call Of Duty runs at 30 frames, and I don't have the 120 Hz option in the game. Why is this happening? I'm asking for help because I want to play Call Of Duty tonight and have the full experience of the game :(
my ps5 with this monitor is annoying me im playing fifa 22 and i get green ghosting when players run
Try changing the pixel overdrive settings. Sounds like some artifacting is happening. Lower it to the off or smart setting.
Hey man I know I’m a year late but I’ve got a series S, I’ve been using it for cod since warzone 1, always had it set to 1440p 120hz but I never turned hdr on cause I didn’t want the screen to go black when opening the Xbox menu. Anyways I’m going to hope this guide can also apply to my series S and I can make sure I’m getting the monitor to do its best for me with the lowest lag input
im going to buy this monitor for my xbox and its a great price so im watching this review before i get it
Nice! Hopefully the video helped out!
@@BainCustom i bought an msi monitor instead and its great
Looks good, are the graphic sharp or smooth? Been burnt too many times 😔
I guess that depends on what you are used to or what you expect. I have seen better and I have seen worse. But I have seen more that are worse than better.
@@BainCustom Thanks 👍
why sapce color not setting in rgb?this is monitor and support rgb full?thanks
I have gone back and forth. The monitor gets full capability with either as far as I can tell. So I'm not sure you are missing out in any real way. I think ultimately I have it set to PC RGB now.
@@BainCustom thansk and black level to high ?
I just got this monitor. And I was wondering how do I move the display up and down ?
Also in the corner on mines screen when playing xbox there is text that doesn't go away
Interesting. What are you plugged into?
@TechCessory hi. Since then tbe text has disappeared luckily.
I’m not very good with technology but I got this monitor for my series x and I’ve noticed that it’s a lot pixelated and that I’ve got like a blur when I’m switching weapons on warzone and landscaping looks blurry and it’s looks really bad. Any recommendations?
I just bought this monitor and see what you mean with the flickering to HDR, I play mainly FPS games like cod and destiny so do you recommend turning HDR off and if so how do I do that
I think I’m having the same flickering problem. I’m not used to these higher end monitors but I get a 3 second flicker when i go back to the dashboard
So the hdr can be turned off in the video & fidelity settings on the Xbox. That should solve the problem. I don't remember, but the Gigabyte may have a setting for auto switching to HDR that you may be able to turn off. But the Xbox settings should be enough.
Hey man would you recommend this or the LG 27GP83B Which u reviewed in another video for PS5 and Series X gaming?
ruclips.net/video/PFJ3D6dy0Pg/видео.html
I think this video sums it up nicely.
@@BainCustom Dude! thank you!! your channel is beast man, keep up the amazing work this is PRECISELY what I have been looking for thank you!!
@@BainCustom So you recommend the LG GP83B-B over the Gigabyte M28U since it’s yours top number 1 pick right?
@@BainCustom so you would recommend the 1440p LG over the 4k Gigabyte for Xbox series X? I’ve been driving myself crazy trying to find a decent monitor and can’t decide between 1440 and 4k. Love your videos, thanks!
Quick question mine only has SDR while using the ps5, how can I change it to HDR
Turn it on in the Playstation menu and it will auto switch when the PS5 is able to output HDR.
Love your reviews !
Would you pick this over the LG GP850 for series X?
I appreciate that 😎 I guess it would depend on a few things. But budget not a factor and space allowed, then..yes I absolutely would!
@@BainCustom I agree with you I would pick this monitor. Hardware shows this great monitor on their channel and it blows away these other top brand monitors out of the water. Especially when it comes to price :)
Hay m8 can you Please tell me what Value each of the Red Green and Blue should be for the Most accurate Colours meaning what Number each One should be at
Like Red 44 Green 56 and Blue 64
It's been a while since I have had it, but I do believe it is in the main video description - ruclips.net/video/Q1w3oGzOkfk/видео.html
This video was definitely great.. I just don't think a 27" monitor is ideal for a 4k monitor, my oppinion though.. again great video!
I don't disagree. But I will say I have noticed a decent amount of difference compared to my 1440p monitors. It's not massive, but it's there. Thanks for the input. It's though because 32 inch seems massive, but that is probably where the largest difference would be in gaming monitors.
I agree.. I might just give it a shot though just to see.. I do 1440p monitors myself ultrawide.. but have been going back and fourth with myself on whether I should go 4k, since streaming software dont play nice with ultrawides..
I've been playing on 27" and 32" 1440p for years and having recently tried both 28" and 32" 4k there's a very significant image quality difference at 4k. But then when I flip back to 27" 1440p it still looks decent despite the noticeable quality difference vs 4k. Basically a choice between better performance at 1440p vs better image quality at 4k
Do u turn on vrr in monitor settings as well?
Love the review! Do you find M32U too big?
32-in is pretty substantial. I personally find it cumbersome on a desk. But I could get used to it and have used a 32-in for a good period of time before. If I were going to do a 32 in a 4k monitor would be my first pick.
How do I get it to be brighter I feel like the color/ brightness is kinda on the low side. I play halo wars apex legends and gears of War mainly. If anybody can help please it would be gladly appreciated
Thanks for another great video! Quick question. How do you turn on the ticker at the top right? I want to track frames as I’m playing games
Nvm! Got it
Thanks man! Glad you figured it out, it wasn't too hard to find initially. Anyways, see you in the next one 👍
Thanks for your effort. My M28U is lagging a lot when playing Warzone with HDR . Is it it because of limited HDMI 2.1 speed of this monitor?
It shouldn't be. When you say lagging, do you mean the screen is displaying some type of motion blur or the input lag is bad? Make sure you update to the latest firmware F07, for the M28U. It does make a difference.
@@BainCustom how do you go about updating the firmware if you don't have it hooked up to a PC? Also, for a smaller room where I'll be sitting a fair distance from the monitor would you recommend 28 or 32 inch?
hi, please tell me where to disable the function in the monitor so that it does not show information in the center when you start games
Can you elaborate a little more? What information is showing?
Hello all,
I am looking for a new 4k gaming monitor. If i go with m28u then will it work well with nvidia gpu? Since it doesn't have gsync
Hi did you only turn the Xbox settings down to 10 bit for warzone, or all games, thanks. I’m getting this monitor this evening
I kept the color depth at 10 bit for all games and let the Xbox/game decide whether to use HDR or not.
That's awesome! You will like the monitor.
It's not 4k 120.... not on console , more like dynamic resolution, game depending consoles render at lower than 4k.
It is 4k and 120hz for games that are supported. Xbox may use some type of conversion for certain non-4k titles to upscale, but that's not the case for 4k optimized games. The series x does do native 4k, the series s will upscale from 1440p.
@@BainCustomIt wasn't my intention to be a downer but i own a 3080ti and can most certainly say that most games on console are not 4k at 120hz unless the settings are heavily toned down or fps capped lower, from what ive read the series x is equivalent to a 2080, most high end computers can't pull that off without DLSS and a 3080+.
I’m kind of new to these monitors but I have a quick question, on my series x with this monitor and I head back to the dashboard I get a 3 second black screen and the resolution small window pops up and seems like it resets some settings on the monitor. Is this normal?
It sounds like the hdr is turning off when switching from a game to the menu. If you turn HDR off, it should fix that issue.
@@BainCustom yeah just figured that out this morning. Why Is it turning off though do you know? Surely my series x can run hdr on the dashboard? Not quite sure how it all works haha. Came from a 1440p so never had these issues
Just got the monitor today, hdr is not showing. Any idea what I should do?
That would mean your source is not displaying in HDR. So make sure HDR is on with whatever PC or console your are using.
@@BainCustom thank you.
Let me ask you something buddy should I get this for 650 or just spend 350 on something like this lg 27GL850-B for my xsx?
What benefit would it be having a 4K monitor over a 1440? Will the 4k gigabyte monitor look better at 4k?
I’m just trying to see if it’s worth spending the extra $300.
This would be for my series X.
Would I only be able to tell a difference on true native 4K games?
Thx
I would choose the GP series from LG not the GL. GL models aren't console updated. But ultimately HDMI 2.1 will give you the most options, up to you whether you want to pay the extra for the extra resolution.
@@BainCustom Never mind I’m getting the LG c1 48in for 1100
Also how do you press to get to the monitor settings? Is it the “kvm” buttton?
It's a double press of the regular menu button. Or once you have the upstream connected you can use the KVM button for the KVM menu.
@@BainCustom ok also is there a way to update the monitor to get access its recent firmware/system update. I heard apparently you can only do that using a pc only and monitors can’t really update like how tvs can by themselves🤷♂️. I just have a xbox console with the monitor
I just got mine this morning, let’s get it 😄
Let's go! I hope you enjoy it man
So what hdr setting was best?
Just got this for $450 for my PS5! Excited to try it. Do you think that was a good price?
That's a really good price! That's probably the lowest I have ever seen it.
Thank you
Thank you!
yeah bro at 3:52 the Motion blur is crazy look at the top of the tower Sad Cuz i was considering this monitor now i am not
Bummer! That's why I include the gaming footage. I will say that RUclips only allows 60fps, but the Samsung G70A and Acer Nitro XV282 are better at motion for sure.
But only 22Gbs of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
I learned more about HDMI2.1 and gaming in this 13:21 then I did in 5 months of research and videos lol
00:01 this is where the real education starts
Have you updated the firmware yet and seen a different in the refresh rate?
So did the first update before reviewing the monitor. If there has been one since, I have not updated the firmware to see if there is any difference. But at the time this was recorded, the firmware was the most up-to-date.
Alright mate, any chance you could post your actual settings within the HDR menu on the monitor?
So I kept all settings the same as my SDR calibration and just turned the HDR brightness up.
@@BainCustom I just got this monitor today for Series X, and I am not see HDR in the settings menu. Only SDR... Is because I need to update the firmware?
@@JB_Bassin how are you finding the monitor? thinking about getting it
@@saahirahmed3323 I freakin love it! I didn't realize the game had to had HDR as well when I watched this.
@@JB_Bassin thanks so much for letting me know, gonna get it now
Bro,Does this monitor have VRR and ALLM?
Vrr yes. Almost every monitor on the market does. It however does not offer ALLM for console. Typically you would find that the monitor is certified your Xbox to offer that technology. Mainly because it's found in TVs because of their higher input lag as opposed to monitors, which have a much better input lag.
@@BainCustom thanks for your information. Much appreciated 👍
Still waiting on that restock 😔
Yeah unfortunately it may be a while...it doesn't sound like inventory is going to get better.
Its on stock
I was gonna ask on fortnite the trees 🌳 look terrible the leaves are spiraling 🌀 do you know what might cause that I got the gigabyte m32u 4k 120fps
Good question. Could be the in game settings. Do you have any extra motion smoothing or sharpness turned on/up? Maybe try resetting the monitor and/or game settings and start from scratch.
What are the downsides of this monitor capped at 24gbps?
Yeah I was reading about that. It would mostly affect HDR by offering less range. But it is hardly noticeable in any real way. Especially since even most HDR titles are HDR10 and not something like dobly vision.
It is kind of a bummer, but I expected a lower performing HDR panel with a lower cost like it has.
So it does have a fps counter
For sure this guy has an fps counter.
@@BainCustom thank you , to bad it’s not perfect compatible with ps5 because of the bandwidth?
I'm not sure if its the camera you are using but that does not look like 120hz when moving around compared to my fhd 120hz. Does not seem nearly as smooth as my 120hz i get...
It is the fact the RUclips won't fully display in the resolution and frame rate I capture in. They can make it look fairly good, but not exactly as I see it. I do the best I can with what I am given.
@@BainCustom ok, my bad bro
I'm thinking about buying it right now, Big deal on it. 25% at 679$ CAD. Looks great
EDIT: I bought it. Your video convinced me. Thanks !
lol. That is good to hear! Glad you snagged one and I hope it serves you well!
@@BainCustom I received it and i love it. Out of the box the image was not that great but after my settings, It's perfect. I also won the panel lottery. Just a little backlight bleed on left side. Not bothering
@@Augury666 where did you buy it? Nothing on best buy or Amazon?
I bought a gigabyte g27qc monitor and hooked up my Xbox series x via hdmi and the monitor says no signal. Can you help me figure out why the display won’t just come on even though it’s input is on hdmi
Try an HDMI 2.0 cable rather than hdmi 2.1. it could be a lot of things though. It could be the monitor not being able to read a 4k signal and the Xbox is set to output in 4k...
Can it splitscreen on new gen consoles ?
i have a problem with the local dimming. The local dimming no work always.
The local dimming on this monitor is ok. It's not the best and not the worst. What you are experiencing is normal for this monitor though.
@@BainCustom thank
Thank youu soo much for this video I’ve been looking fo someone to do this monitor with the xbox sx because $1000 usd is kind of pricey and i want to make use everything works great on it before i buy, i got the benq 4k but it’s doesn’t have hdmi 2.1 but i will for sure be purchasing this one soon
For sure! Yeah I was very skeptical of this monitor before buying it. I was certain I wouldn't like it, but it is my favorite monitor so far. I will be comparing a few more 4k monitors over the coming months. Check those out when they launch for sure.
Same, problem is it’s not available anywhere 😔
What about speakers performance ?
I recommend a pair of headphones or a speaker you can plug in. Monitor speakers are never any good, they are worse than a $30 Bluetooth speaker...but it does have a 3.5mm output.
@@BainCustom how to plug in speakers ?
Is a there a Big difference between 1440p and 4k UHD by the series X in Image quality ?
I guess that depends. What I will say is that more games are optimized for 4K resolution then 1440p resolution. So by default you will get more support having a 4K display.
@@BainCustom Yeah but 4k Image will super Sample it down to 1440p ! And you have both Monitors an 1440p and and 4k Display. so is the difference Huge?
Thank you for Answer
Could you do a full settings for this monitor on Xbox the ones you think are the best ?
I can for sure. I know I have some settings in one of the video descriptions of the videos I have done. I used that for all gaming. But I will put that video on the roster.
@@BainCustom thank you for that , and where can I find that video , Im a exAct setting type Person literally have to watch it be done lol
is this better than the g7 28inch hdmi 2.1 ? what do you believe is the best monitor for the xbox series x besides the lg 950
Well I'm working on that right now. I am testing 3 4k monitor and making videos. So definitely check back on the channel, I will be uploading the videos in the next few weeks.
@@BainCustom alright thanks , and also would you say the HDR is good heard some people complain about that and what about the brightness ?
The G7 4k has 40gbps bandwidth vs 24 on the m28u
When did you get yours and where at? Best buy?
Yeah at Best Buy. I saw it on Newegg, but I'm pretty sure it's a 3rd party scalper.
@@BainCustom Congrats. Super hard to get right now. Might be because of the chip shortage.
@@User-km4wk that and the delays at ship yards. Either way, I hope it's back in stock soon.
Lol all the shipment freights are sitting out at sea. I live in LA and work near the docks in San Pedro we are the 2nd largest port in the country. I see literally about 20 cargo ships sitting out there for weeks at bay. It’s ironic because they do have everyone’s shipments of things
I got mine ! The first in stock since 2-3 months 😂
Get out! At best buy?
Does this monitor improve the texture and distance operator tracking especially for series s at 4K 120 fps I am sick of seeing pixelated operators at distance at 1440p ..At 120 fps , the game runs well at 1440 p 60 hz … is it because warzone doesn’t have next gen support yet or will getting full 4k monitor will fix this
So realistically what you are asking for is probably going to be found in PC gaming and not console gaming. The monitor is only as good as the signal it receives. Yes 4k will provide more "support" for next gen console with HD texture packs, but it doesn't entirely remove the rendering for objects further away in game.
Would you say the LG Ultragear 27GP950-B is better?
I mean probably. I haven't tested it just yet, but I am hoping to very soon. TLDR...it's $300 more, LG is top notch and the ultragear lineup just tears up most competitors right now.
@@BainCustom I’m hoping to grab one soon but there is no stock anywhere at the moment
I'm seriously considering this or the larger M32U for my Series X and my PS5. I was wondering if I connected my Mac to to via the USB C would it both charge my Mac and let me use it as a computer screen?
That is a great question. I don't know the exact answer, but the max should have two charging ports.. at least I thought it did. I would err on the side that it doesn't charge at the same time, just to play it safe.
@@BainCustom I may just wait for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A as it has 4 hdmi ports. 2x 2.1 and 2x 2.0. That way I could hook my Roku up too.
I think 32 inches is perfect for 4K. The bigger size gives you so much immersion when gaming and especially when watching videos. I personally feel that 28 inches is not worth it compared to 27 inch 1440p if you know what I mean.
@@JBR_1995 I've tried both and they look great but if you're sitting in front of it like on a desk pc monitor kind of use case, 28" is just right, otherwise at 32" it's much better curved (none exist though except forthcoming G8), otherwise you're turning your head a bunch to see the screen corners that feel kind of "pushed back" with flat 32. Much more immersion at 32 but I felt it only worked if you're sitting back from it more than couple feet. At up front desk distance I feel 28" is ideal IMO.
Would the 32 inch be good for this it is the 28 the sweet spot for size ? I currently play on a big flat screen . Will I still get the same bells and whistles with 32 inch or do I lose anything ?
32 is really just larger, it can cause a lower performance in black level performance and potentially brightness. But I doubt it will be that noticable.
@@BainCustom what about led vs lcd? 28 is led
Did you buy one? I have the 28 and its great
@@Youtubing751 I have the 28 I like it aswell
@@Youtubing751 I have 28 and I got bang for my buck they sold out everywhere I love this thing on my series x
If I have the option to choose between this or the lg 27GP950 for the Xbox series x , which one should I choose ?
If all things were equal in price, I would go GP950. But if cost plays a factor...the M28U packs a lot for the price. If price doesn't matter....GP950 for sure.
Ha that's the problem though. Gp950 is like 300$ more than the m28u and you do get little more (HDR 600 and 160hz overclock, full 2.1 bandwidth) just not sure the extras warrant the extra cost. I cancelled my gp950 order after I heard about all the flickering issues it has and have an m28u on the way. Much better price to performance ratio on m28u but hope it holds up to testing. Otherwise will stick with 1440p 240hz
I can’t my m27q monitor in 1440p 120hz
The bummer is that Xbox doesn't auto switch into 1440p, so you will have to uncheck the allow 4k option in the video and fidelity settings on the Xbox menu. That should unlock the 1440p for you.