GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G vs ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG Comparison
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG is the better overall monitor because it matches the FO27Q28G's 280Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, 1500 cd/m² peak brightness and DisplayHDR 500 True Black while adding more gaming controls and significantly more OLED-care features. The GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G has useful advantages of its own, including AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-Sync, USB-C video, DisplayPort Alt Mode and 5Gbps USB-C data. Both are 26.5-inch QHD OLED monitors, so the core image and speed specifications are closely matched. For feature-rich gaming and OLED maintenance, choose ASUS; for stronger connectivity flexibility and G-Sync support, choose GIGABYTE.
Both monitors use 26.5-inch QHD OLED panels at 110 PPI and 10-bit color, but their OLED designs differ. The FO27Q28G uses LG Display's Tandem WOLED technology, while the ASUS uses a 4-stack Primary RGB Tandem structure. Both have glossy screen coatings and reach the same listed 1500 cd/m² peak brightness with DisplayHDR 500 True Black.
Gaming speed is effectively tied, with both monitors running at 280Hz, supporting a 48–280Hz range and listing a 0.03ms response time. The FO27Q28G has both AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync, while the ASUS adds Motion Blur Reduction, Shadow Boost, FPS Counter, Sniper Mode, AI Gaming Features, GameFast Input and GameVisual.
The FO27Q28G has the stronger modern display connection package, with DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C video input, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 5Gbps USB-C data and 15W power delivery. The ASUS uses DisplayPort 1.4 and adds two USB-A ports, but its supplied specifications do not list USB-C video, Alt Mode or USB-C power delivery.
ASUS has the advantage for long-term OLED management and customization, offering OLED Care, pixel refresh, static logo detection, screen saver, thermal management, custom heatsink, desktop and monitor management software, multiple HDR modes and a proximity sensor. The FO27Q28G still includes OLED protection, AIOLED Care Pro, Advanced Cooling System, Low Blue Light and several AORUS gaming tools.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Asus |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | ASUS |
| Series | -- | ROG Strix |
| Model | AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
| Model Alias | AORUS FO27Q28G | -- |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Premium Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Premium / Flagship Gaming | Upper-Mid to High-End Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Not specified | -- |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 | 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase |
| 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 (36 months) OLED panel burn-in coverage on most models |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 26.5 in (inches) | 26.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 673.1 mm (millimeters) / 67.31 cm (centimeters) / 26.5 in (inches) / 2.2083 ft (feet) | 673.1 mm (26.50 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 586.75 mm (millimeters) / 58.675 cm (centimeters) / 23.1004 in (inches) / 1.925 ft (feet) | 590.42 mm (23.24 in) |
| Active Display Height | 330.05 mm (millimeters) / 33.005 cm (centimeters) / 12.9941 in (inches) / 1.0828 ft (feet) | 333.72 mm (13.14 in) |
| Display Area | -- | 88.5 % |
| Panel Type? | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | -- |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display | LG Display |
| OLED Technology | Tandem WOLED | 4-stack Primary RGB Tandem structure |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Glossy / Anti-glare and anti-reflection coating / Real Black Glossy | Glossy / 4th Generation OLED / Asus True Black Glossy coating |
| 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 / 43 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.229 mm (millimeters) / 0.0229 cm (centimeters) / 0.009 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) | 0.229 mm (0.01 in) |
| 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 | -- | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 1500 cd/m² (candela per square meter) | 1500 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | -- |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | DisplayHDR 500 True Black /HDR10 |
DisplayHDR 500 True Black |
| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| Global Dimming | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | -- | 99.8 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99.5 % (percent) | 99.5 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | -- | 95.5 % |
| Rec. 2020 Coverage | -- | 84.5 % |
| Gamma Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Color Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 280 Hz (hertz) | 48 Hz - 280 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) | 0.03 ms |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | -- |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | -- |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Shadow Boost | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| FPS Counter | -- | Yes |
| Sniper Mode | -- | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | -- | Yes |
| GameFast Input | -- | Yes |
| GameVisual | -- | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | -- |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | -- |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | -- | 27 k Hz - 465 k Hz |
| 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 | -- |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 2 |
| 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) | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° (degrees) | 20 ° / 1/4" Tripod Socket |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 45 ° |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 45 ° |
| Left Pivot | 9 ° (degrees) | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 90 ° |
| 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) | 605 mm x 390 mm x 188 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | -- | 605 mm x 368 mm x 63 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | -- | 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 204.51 mm (millimeters) / 20.451 cm (centimeters) / 8.0516 in (inches) / 0.671 ft (feet) | 188 mm (7.40 in) |
| RGB Lighting | -- | Yes |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V (volts) | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V (volts) | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | 49 W (watts) / Power Board Built-in | 28 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 85 % (percent) | 10 % - 85 % |
| Operating Altitude | 3657.6 m (meters) / 12000 ft (feet) | 3657.6 m / 12000 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C - 55 °C (degrees Celsius) / -13 °F - 131 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) | -25 °C - 55 °C / -13 °F - 131 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 93 % (percent) | 5 % - 93 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m (meters) / 40000 ft (feet) | 12192 m / 40000 ft |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | -- | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Care | -- | Yes |
| Pixel Refresh | -- | Yes |
| Static Logo Detection | -- | Yes |
| Screen Saver | -- | 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 | Yes (ASUS OLED Care / OLED Care Pro) |
| Thermal Management | -- | Yes |
| Custom Heatsink | -- | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes | -- |
| Aura Sync | -- | Yes |
| Multiple HDR Modes? | -- | 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 |
4-side borderless design; Adjustable HDR; AI Visual; Aspect Ratio Control; Asus Aura Sync Lighting; AsusDisplay Widget Center; Asus Power Sync; Boundary Detection; Clear Pixel Edge; Custom Heatsink; Game Fast Input; Game Visual; Intelligent voltage optimization; Logo Brightness Adjustment; Luminance Compensation Algorithm; Multiple HDR Mode; Neo Proximity Sensor; OLED Anti-flicker technology; Outer Dimming Control; Pixel Cleaning; Refresh Rate Cap; ROG Gaming A.I.; Screen Move; Screen Saver; Target Mode; Taskbar DetectionTrace Free Technology; Uniform Brightness; Other certifications: CCC; CEL |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | DisplayHDR 500 True Black |
| VESA AdaptiveSync? | -- | Display 280Hz |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes |
| CE | Yes | Yes |
| FCC | Yes | Yes |
| UL | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | -- | USB Type-B to Type-A cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 780 mm x 470 mm x 186 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 780 mm (30.71 in) |
| Package Height | -- | 470 mm (18.50 in) |
| Package Depth | -- | 186 mm (7.32 in) |
| Package Weight | -- | 8.6 kg (18.96 lbs) |
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 ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG is the stronger overall choice because it matches the GIGABYTE on core 280Hz OLED specifications while offering more gaming controls and advanced OLED-care features.
Yes. Both the GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G and ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG support a native 280Hz refresh rate with a 48–280Hz range and 0.03ms minimum response time.
ASUS offers more gaming-specific controls, including Motion Blur Reduction, Shadow Boost, FPS Counter, Sniper Mode, AI Gaming Features, GameFast Input and GameVisual.
Yes. The FO27Q28G supports DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C video, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 5Gbps USB-C data and 15W power delivery, giving it a more versatile display-connectivity setup.
The ASUS XG27AQWMG has the more extensive OLED-care package, including OLED Care, pixel refresh, static logo detection, screen saver, thermal management and multiple OLED protection tools.