GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q24G vs GIGABYTE GO27Q24G Comparison
The GIGABYTE GO27Q24G is the better overall choice, mainly because it combines the same 26.5-inch QHD OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate and 1300 cd/m² peak brightness with useful extras such as built-in speakers, KVM, Black Equalizer and ClearMR 13000. The AORUS Elite FO27Q24G is still a strong premium gaming monitor, with USB-C data support, Low Blue Light and a slightly wider 4-sided borderless focus. For feature-rich gaming and everyday use, choose the GO27Q24G; for a premium AORUS-focused setup, the FO27Q24G remains a compelling option.
Both monitors use a 26.5-inch 1440p OLED panel with 10-bit color, 1,500,000:1 static contrast and a 1300 cd/m² peak brightness rating. The GO27Q24G adds a Micro Lens Array+ coating and Real Black Glossy WOLED design, while the FO27Q24G uses a glossy Real Black Glossy OLED setup.
Gaming performance is closely matched, with both monitors offering 240Hz refresh, 48–240Hz variable refresh, 0.03ms response time, AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility. The GO27Q24G gains extra gaming tools such as Black Equalizer 2.0 and ClearMR 13000, while both include Crosshair, Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture.
Both provide two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C video input with DisplayPort Alt Mode. The FO27Q24G has a useful advantage with 5Gbps USB-C data and 15W power delivery, while the GO27Q24G adds a KVM switch and 15W USB-C power delivery, making it more convenient for switching between multiple systems.
The GO27Q24G is more feature-packed overall, adding 2 x 5W speakers, a custom heatsink, Advanced Cooling System, Graphene Thermal Film and several tactical gaming features. The FO27Q24G counters with Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-Free and TÜV Low Blue Light certifications, plus a slightly more flexible stand with a 9-degree left pivot compared with 0 degrees on the GO27Q24G
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | AORUS Elite FO27Q24G | GO27Q24G |
| Model Alias | AORUS FO27Q24G | -- |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q24G | Gigabyte GO27Q24G |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Premium Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Premium / Flagship Gaming | Mainstream Gaming, OLED Panel |
| Primary Use | Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming | Immersive & Everyday 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 | 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 | -- | 93.09 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display | LG Display |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Glossy / Anti-glare and anti-reflection coating / Real Black Glossy | Glossy /Micro Lens Array+ (MLA+) / Real Black Glossy WOLED / Hyper Nits |
| 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) |
| 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 | -- | 275 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 cd/m² (candela per square meter) | 1300 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 | 240 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz (hertz) | 48 Hz - 240 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 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | -- | HBR3 |
| 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 | 15 W |
| 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) | 604.4 mm (millimeters) x 396.5 mm (millimeters) x 187.5 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | -- | 604.4 mm (millimeters) x 350.2 mm (millimeters) x 54.4 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | -- | 6 kg (kilograms) / 13.23 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 4.5 kg (kilograms) / 9.92 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 204.51 mm (millimeters) / 20.451 cm (centimeters) / 8.0516 in (inches) / 0.671 ft (feet) | 187.5 mm (millimeters) / 18.75 cm (centimeters) / 7.3819 in (inches) / 0.6152 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 | 32 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 |
4-sided borderless design, 6-axis color control, Advanced Cooling System, AIOLED Care, AI Tactical Features, Aim Stabilizer SyncAMDFreeSync Premium ProApply Picture ModeAuto-UpdatedBlack Equalizer 2.0Blue Light ReductionCrosshairsCustomized HeatsinkFlicker-free technology, Game Assist (Picture-by-Picture /Picture-in-Picture / Crosshairs / Timer), Graphene Thermal FilmKVM Switch, Night Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, OSD SidekickPicture-by-PicturePicture-in-PictureTactical Switch 2.0TimerUltra Clear Motion ClarityVESA Clear MR 13000; Security lock slot; Other certifications: UL Eye Safe Verified |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| ClearMR | -- | 13000 |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| CE | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| UL | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 795 mm (millimeters) x 475 mm (millimeters) x 131 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 795 mm (millimeters) / 79.5 cm (centimeters) / 31.2992 in (inches) / 2.6083 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | -- | 475 mm (millimeters) / 47.5 cm (centimeters) / 18.7008 in (inches) / 1.5584 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | -- | 131 mm (millimeters) / 13.1 cm (centimeters) / 5.1575 in (inches) / 0.4298 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | -- | 8.75 kg (kilograms) / 19.29 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 GIGABYTE GO27Q24G is the better overall choice because it offers more built-in features such as KVM, speakers, Black Equalizer and ClearMR 13000 while matching the FO27Q24G on core OLED gaming specifications.
Yes. Both the FO27Q24G and GO27Q24G support a native 240Hz refresh rate with a 48–240Hz variable refresh range and 0.03ms minimum response time.
The GO27Q24G has both a KVM switch and 2 x 5W built-in speakers, while the FO27Q24G does not list either feature.
Yes. The FO27Q24G includes USB-C data at 5Gbps, which is not listed for the GO27Q24G. Both support USB-C video input, DisplayPort Alt Mode and 15W power delivery.
The GO27Q24G is the stronger choice because it adds KVM, speakers, Black Equalizer 2.0, custom heatsink, Graphene Thermal Film and ClearMR 13000 while retaining the same 240Hz OLED gaming foundation.