GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q24G vs GIGABYTE MO27Q2A Comparison
The GIGABYTE MO27Q2A is the better overall monitor, mainly because it combines a faster 280Hz refresh rate with a QD-OLED panel, built-in speakers, KVM support, and a more complete USB hub. The GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q24G is still an excellent gaming display, especially with its 240Hz OLED panel, glossy anti-reflective surface, and higher listed peak brightness of 1300 nits versus 1000 nits on the MO27Q2A. Both deliver 2560×1440 resolution, 0.03ms response time, FreeSync, and G-Sync support. Choose the MO27Q2A for maximum gaming speed and productivity features. Choose the FO27Q24G for its glossy OLED presentation and higher peak brightness.
The GIGABYTE MO27Q2A has the speed advantage with a 280Hz refresh rate compared with 240Hz on the AORUS Elite FO27Q24G. Both use extremely fast 0.03ms response times and support AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync, so both are built for competitive gaming. The extra 40Hz on the MO27Q2A matters most when your PC can consistently push very high frame rates.
These monitors use different OLED approaches. The FO27Q24G uses an OLED panel from LG Display with a glossy, anti-glare surface and 1300-nit peak brightness. The MO27Q2A uses Samsung's third-generation QD-OLED panel with a matte anti-glare finish and 1000-nit peak brightness. Both deliver 2560×1440 resolution, 110 PPI, 10-bit color, and 1,500,000:1 contrast.
The MO27Q2A is the more flexible monitor for a multi-device desk. Both models provide two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C video input, and 3.5mm audio, but the MO27Q2A adds two USB-A ports, USB-B upstream, and a KVM switch. The FO27Q24G instead offers USB-C data at 5Gbps and 15W power delivery.
Both monitors provide height, tilt, swivel, pivot, and VESA mounting, so neither gives up much in day-to-day adjustability. The FO27Q24G is slightly smaller in footprint and uses a glossy borderless design, while the MO27Q2A has a somewhat larger physical chassis and a matte screen. For a gaming setup, the choice here is more about screen finish and desktop layout than stand flexibility.
The MO27Q2A goes further as a hybrid gaming-and-work monitor with built-in 2×5W speakers, KVM, six-axis color control, a customized heatsink, and additional gaming tools. The FO27Q24G focuses more on pure display and gaming, with its glossy OLED presentation, low-blue-light support, and AI tactical features. The MO27Q2A is therefore the more feature-rich choice beyond gaming alone.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | AORUS Elite FO27Q24G | MO27Q2A |
| Model Alias | AORUS FO27Q24G | MO27Q2A ICE |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q24G | Gigabyte MO27Q2A |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Premium Gaming Monitor | Multi-Functional Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Premium / Flagship Gaming | Multi-Functional Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming | Gaming with Productivity/KVM Multi-Tasking |
| Region / Variant | Not specified | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 | Model year 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black | Black (MO27Q2A) / White (MO27Q2A ICE) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years | 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 | 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 |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 26.5 in (inches) | 26.5 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 673.1 mm (millimeters) / 67.31 cm (centimeters) / 26.5 in (inches) / 2.2083 ft (feet) | 673.1 mm (millimeters) / 67.31 cm (centimeters) / 26.5 in (inches) / 2.2083 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) | 590.42 mm (millimeters) / 59.042 cm (centimeters) / 23.2449 in (inches) / 1.9371 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 330.05 mm (millimeters) / 33.005 cm (centimeters) / 12.9941 in (inches) / 1.0828 ft (feet) | 333.72 mm (millimeters) / 33.372 cm (centimeters) / 13.1386 in (inches) / 1.0949 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | -- | 90.18 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | -- | QD-OLED |
| OLED Generation | -- | 3rd Gen QD-OLED display |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | -- | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Glossy / Anti-glare and anti-reflection coating / Real Black Glossy | Anti-glare/Matte / EL Gen 2 (EL 2.0) emissive material |
| 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) | 110 ppi (pixels per inch) / 43 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.229 mm (millimeters) / 0.0229 cm (centimeters) / 0.009 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) | 0.229 mm (millimeters) / 0.0229 cm (centimeters) / 0.009 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) |
| Subpixel Layout | -- | Triangular RGB sub-pixel layout with quadrilateral-shaped sub-pixels |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | No | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | -- | 250 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 cd/m² (candela per square meter) | 1000 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support? | DisplayHDR 400 True Black /HDR10 |
DisplayHDR 400 True Black /HDR10 |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 98.5 % (percent) | 99 % (percent) |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz (hertz) | 48 Hz - 280 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 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 CEC | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | 18 W |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 2 |
| USB-B Upstream | -- | Yes |
| KVM Switch | -- | Yes |
| 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 Speakers | -- | 2 x 5 W (watts) |
| 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) | 21 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Left Pivot | 9 ° (degrees) | 0 ° (degrees) |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 90 ° (degrees) |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 610.3 mm (millimeters) x 470 mm (millimeters) x 190 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | -- | 610.3 mm (millimeters) x 358 mm (millimeters) x 65 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | -- | 6.09 kg (kilograms) / 13.43 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 4.59 kg (kilograms) / 10.12 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 204.51 mm (millimeters) / 20.451 cm (centimeters) / 8.0516 in (inches) / 0.671 ft (feet) | 190 mm (millimeters) / 19 cm (centimeters) / 7.4803 in (inches) / 0.6234 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 | 35 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 | -- |
| OLED Protection | Yes | 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 | Panel image-retention protection referenced in Gigabyte QD-OLED warranty coverage (see Burn-In Warranty); specific on-screen protection feature name not separately confirmed |
| Custom Heatsink | -- | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Monitor Features | 4-sided borderless design, Advanced Cooling System, AIOLED Care Pro, AI Tactical Features (HUD and Crosshair)AMDFreeSync PremiumFlicker-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 |
6-axis color control, Advanced Cooling System, AIOLED Care, AI Tactical FeaturesAMDFreeSync Premium ProApply Picture ModeAuto-UpdatedBlack Equalizer 2.0Blue Light ReductionCustomized HeatsinkFlicker-free technology, Game Assist (Picture-by-Picture /Picture-in-Picture / Crosshairs / Timer), Graphene Thermal FilmKVM SwitchNVIDIA G-Sync CompatibleOSD SidekickRGB Fusion 2.0Tactical Switch 2.0Ultra Clear Motion ClarityVESA Clear MR 15000; Security lock slot |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| ClearMR | -- | 15000 |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| CE | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| UL | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | -- | USB cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 860 mm (millimeters) x 470 mm (millimeters) x 160 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 860 mm (millimeters) / 86 cm (centimeters) / 33.8583 in (inches) / 2.8215 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | -- | 470 mm (millimeters) / 47 cm (centimeters) / 18.5039 in (inches) / 1.542 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | -- | 160 mm (millimeters) / 16 cm (centimeters) / 6.2992 in (inches) / 0.5249 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | -- | 11.63 kg (kilograms) / 25.64 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 MO27Q2A is the stronger all-round monitor because it offers 280Hz, QD-OLED, KVM, USB expansion, and built-in speakers, while the FO27Q24G has the brighter 1300-nit peak specification.
Yes. The MO27Q2A reaches 280Hz, compared with 240Hz on the AORUS Elite FO27Q24G. Both still provide a 0.03ms response time for very fast gaming performance.
The FO27Q24G lists a higher 1300-nit peak brightness, while the MO27Q2A is rated at 1000 nits. Both use 10-bit OLED panels and support DisplayHDR 400 True Black.
Yes. Its KVM switch, two USB-A ports, USB-B upstream, and 18W USB-C power delivery make it more useful for users switching between multiple devices.
The MO27Q2A is the better fit because it combines 280Hz gaming with KVM, USB expansion, and built-in speakers. The FO27Q24G is more focused on high-end OLED gaming and image presentation.
Yes, especially if you prefer its glossy OLED finish and higher listed peak brightness. Its 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time still make it a very capable competitive gaming monitor.