GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G vs GIGABYTE G27Q26 Comparison
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G is the better overall gaming monitor, with a 280Hz OLED panel, 0.03ms response time, 1500 cd/m² peak brightness, 1,500,000:1 contrast and DisplayHDR 500 True Black. The GIGABYTE G27Q26 is a more conventional 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with 275Hz, 1ms response time and 500 cd/m² peak brightness, but it does offer a matte coating and avoids the OLED panel considerations. For the best picture quality and high-end gaming, choose the FO27Q28G; for an IPS display with a simpler mainstream setup, the G27Q26 is the alternative.
The FO27Q28G uses a self-emissive Tandem WOLED panel, while the G27Q26 uses an IPS panel with Edge LED backlighting. Both offer 2560 × 1440 resolution and similar pixel density, but OLED gives the FO27Q28G a dramatically higher listed static contrast of 1,500,000:1 compared with 1,300:1 on the G27Q26.
Both monitors support AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync and have refresh rates around 275Hz, but the FO27Q28G has a clear response-time advantage. It runs at 280Hz with a listed 0.03ms minimum response time, while the G27Q26 reaches 275Hz and lists 1ms. Both include Crosshair, Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture.
The FO27Q28G is substantially stronger on the supplied brightness and HDR specifications, with 1500 cd/m² peak brightness, DisplayHDR 500 True Black and 99.5% DCI-P3 coverage. The G27Q26 lists 500 cd/m² peak brightness, HDR10 and 95% DCI-P3 coverage. For HDR-focused gaming and high-contrast content, the FO27Q28G has the stronger specification sheet.
The FO27Q28G has the more modern connection options, including DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C video input, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 5Gbps USB-C data and 15W power delivery. The G27Q26 uses DisplayPort 1.4 and does not list USB-C video or USB-C data features, although both monitors provide two HDMI 2.1 ports and a 3.5mm audio output.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | G27Q26 |
| Model Alias | AORUS FO27Q28G | -- |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | Gigabyte G27Q26 |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Premium Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Premium / Flagship Gaming | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming | Everyday & Competitive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Not specified | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 | Model year 2026 |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years | -- |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years - Gigabyte's QD-OLED monitor warranty explicitly covers 'protection against potential panel image retention issues' per company statement; per Gigabyte press materials, Aug 2026 | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 26.5 in (inches) | 27 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 673.1 mm (millimeters) / 67.31 cm (centimeters) / 26.5 in (inches) / 2.2083 ft (feet) | 684.667 mm (millimeters) / 68.4667 cm (centimeters) / 26.9554 in (inches) / 2.2463 ft (feet) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 586.75 mm (millimeters) / 58.675 cm (centimeters) / 23.1004 in (inches) / 1.925 ft (feet) | 596.736 mm (millimeters) / 59.6736 cm (centimeters) / 23.4935 in (inches) / 1.9578 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 330.05 mm (millimeters) / 33.005 cm (centimeters) / 12.9941 in (inches) / 1.0828 ft (feet) | 335.664 mm (millimeters) / 33.5664 cm (centimeters) / 13.2151 in (inches) / 1.1013 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | -- | 89.19 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | OLED | IPS |
| Panel Technology | OLED | IPS |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display | -- |
| OLED Technology | Tandem WOLED | -- |
| Backlight Type? | -- | Edge LED |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | -- |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Glossy / Anti-glare and anti-reflection coating / Real Black Glossy | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 110 ppi (pixels per inch) / 43 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) | 109 ppi (pixels per inch) / 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.229 mm (millimeters) / 0.0229 cm (centimeters) / 0.009 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | -- | 400 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Peak Brightness | 1500 cd/m² (candela per square meter) | 500 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | 1300 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support? | DisplayHDR 500 True Black /HDR10 |
HDR10 |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | -- | 125 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99.5 % (percent) | 95 % (percent) |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 275 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 280 Hz (hertz) | 48 Hz - 275 Hz (hertz) / Native - 260 Hz / Overclock - 275 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) | 1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0010 s (seconds) |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | -- | 30 k Hz - 470 k Hz (kilohertz) |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | -- |
| Display Stream Compression | -- | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) | 5 ° (degrees) |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° (degrees) | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 160 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 160 ° (degrees) |
| Left Pivot | 9 ° (degrees) | 90 ° (degrees) |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 90 ° (degrees) |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | -- | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 605.22 mm (millimeters) x 391.6 mm (millimeters) x 204.51 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) | 614.1 mm (millimeters) x 367.1 mm (millimeters) x 196 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | -- | 614.1 mm (millimeters) x 365.7 mm (millimeters) x 60 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | -- | 5.8 kg (kilograms) / 12.79 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 4.3 kg (kilograms) / 9.48 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 204.51 mm (millimeters) / 20.451 cm (centimeters) / 8.0516 in (inches) / 0.671 ft (feet) | 196 mm (millimeters) / 19.6 cm (centimeters) / 7.7165 in (inches) / 0.643 ft (feet) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V (volts) | 100 V - 120 V (volts) |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V (volts) | 220 V - 240 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Average Power Consumption | 49 W (watts) / Power Board Built-in | 27 W (watts) / Power board built-in |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) | 0.5 W (watts) |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) | 0.3 W (watts) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) | -- |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 85 % (percent) | -- |
| Operating Altitude | 3657.6 m (meters) / 12000 ft (feet) | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C - 55 °C (degrees Celsius) / -13 °F - 131 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) | -- |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 93 % (percent) | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m (meters) / 40000 ft (feet) | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes | -- |
| Burn-In Protection | Panel image-retention protection referenced in Gigabyte QD-OLED warranty coverage (see Burn-In Warranty); specific on-screen protection feature name not separately confirmed | -- |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 4-sided borderless design, Advanced Cooling System, AIOLED Care Pro, AI Tactical Features (HUD and Crosshair)AMDFreeSync Premium ProFlicker-free technology, Game Assist (Timer / Crosshairs / Pi P / Pb P)Low Blue Light, Night Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, OSD SidekickPicture-by-PicturePicture-in-Picture, Ultra Clear technology; Security lock slot; Other certifications: CCC, CEL |
AMDFreeSync Premium, Black Equalizer, Customized ODFlicker-free technologyFour-sided heat dissipationGame Assist (Crosshair / Timer)HDR ReadyLow Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync CompatiblePicture-by-PicturePicture-in-PictureSmart ODSuper Speed IPSTactical Switch 2.0; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | -- |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| CE | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| UL | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 888 mm (millimeters) x 493 mm (millimeters) x 123 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 888 mm (millimeters) / 88.8 cm (centimeters) / 34.9606 in (inches) / 2.9134 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | -- | 493 mm (millimeters) / 49.3 cm (centimeters) / 19.4094 in (inches) / 1.6175 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | -- | 123 mm (millimeters) / 12.3 cm (centimeters) / 4.8425 in (inches) / 0.4035 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | -- | 7.7 kg (kilograms) / 16.98 lbs (pounds) |
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page are written by an editor after reviewing the full specification table below; they are not generated by an automated scoring formula. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The FO27Q28G is the better overall choice because it combines OLED technology, 280Hz, 0.03ms response time, much higher contrast and stronger HDR specifications.
No. The FO27Q28G reaches 280Hz, while the G27Q26 reaches 275Hz, so the difference is small but favors the OLED model.
The FO27Q28G has a much higher listed static contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1, while the G27Q26 is rated at 1,300:1.
No. The G27Q26 uses an IPS panel with Edge LED backlighting, while the FO27Q28G uses a self-emissive Tandem WOLED panel.
The FO27Q28G has the advantage with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C support for video, data and 15W power delivery, whereas the G27Q26 uses DisplayPort 1.4 and does not list USB-C video or data connectivity.