GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G vs GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q5P Comparison
The GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q5P is the better overall gaming monitor, mainly because its 500Hz refresh rate, 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel, KVM, USB-A connectivity and VESA ClearMR 21000 make it more focused on high-end competitive gaming. The AORUS Elite FO27Q28G counters with higher listed peak brightness at 1500 cd/m², compared with 1000 cd/m² on the FO27Q5P, and also supports NVIDIA G-Sync. Both are 26.5-inch QHD OLED monitors with 0.03ms response time and FreeSync support. For esports, choose the FO27Q5P; for brighter HDR and G-Sync support, the FO27Q28G is the better fit.
The FO27Q28G uses LG Display's Tandem WOLED technology, while the FO27Q5P uses Samsung's 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel. Both are 26.5-inch QHD OLED monitors with 110 PPI and 10-bit color, but the FO27Q5P adds Quantum Dot technology and a matte 3H coating, while the FO27Q28G uses a glossy Real Black Glossy finish.
The biggest difference is speed: the FO27Q5P reaches an exceptional 500Hz, while the FO27Q28G tops out at 280Hz. Both list a 0.03ms minimum response time and AMD FreeSync, but the FO27Q5P is built around a much higher refresh-rate ceiling. It also adds Black Equalizer 2.0, while the FO27Q28G lists NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility as an advantage.
The FO27Q28G has the higher listed peak brightness at 1500 cd/m², compared with 1000 cd/m² for the FO27Q5P. Both support DisplayHDR 500 True Black, while the FO27Q28G also lists HDR10 support. The FO27Q5P adds 100% sRGB and 98% Adobe RGB coverage, giving it a broader listed color-space specification beyond DCI-P3.
The FO27Q5P has the more versatile connectivity package, with two DisplayPort inputs, USB-C video, 5Gbps USB-C data, 18W power delivery, two USB-A ports, USB-B upstream and KVM. The FO27Q28G offers one DisplayPort input, USB-C video, 5Gbps data and 15W power delivery. FO27Q5P also adds built-in 2 x 5W speakers and ClearMR 21000.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | AORUS FO27Q5P |
| Model Alias | AORUS FO27Q28G | -- |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q5P |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Premium Gaming Monitor | Premium Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Premium / Flagship Gaming | Premium / Flagship Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming | Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Not specified | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 | Model year 2025 |
| 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 | -- | 90.59 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | Tandem WOLED | 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 (3H) / 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 | 1500 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 500 True Black /HDR10 |
DisplayHDR 500 True Black |
| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | -- | 100 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99.5 % (percent) | 99 % (percent) |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | -- | 98 % (percent) |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 500 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 280 Hz (hertz) | 48 Hz - 500 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 | -- |
| 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 | 2 |
| DisplayPort Version | 2.1 | 2.1, 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | -- | UHBR20 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 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) | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) | 20 ° (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 402.5 mm (millimeters) x 158.6 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | -- | 610.3 mm (millimeters) x 356.4 mm (millimeters) x 57.2 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | -- | 7.2 kg (kilograms) / 15.87 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 5 kg (kilograms) / 11.02 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 204.51 mm (millimeters) / 20.451 cm (centimeters) / 8.0516 in (inches) / 0.671 ft (feet) | 158.6 mm (millimeters) / 15.86 cm (centimeters) / 6.2441 in (inches) / 0.5203 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 | 49 W (watts) |
| 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) | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 85 % (percent) | 10 % - 85 % (percent) |
| Operating Altitude | 3657.6 m (meters) / 12000 ft (feet) | 3657.6 m (meters) / 12000 ft (feet) |
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C - 55 °C (degrees Celsius) / -13 °F - 131 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) | -25 °C - 55 °C (degrees Celsius) / -13 °F - 131 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 93 % (percent) | 5 % - 93 % (percent) |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m (meters) / 40000 ft (feet) | 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 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 |
6-axis color control, AI-basedOLED CareAMDFreeSync Premium ProAorus DashboardApply Picture ModeAPL StabilizerAuto-UpdatedBlack Equalizer 2.0Blue Light ReductionCounterCrosshairCustom heatsinkEagle EyeFlicker-free technologyFour-way ventilation systemGame AssistGraphene heat dissipation layerKVM Switch, Night Vision, OSD SidekickPicture-by-PicturePicture-in-PictureQuantum Dot ColorTactical Features 2.0Tactical Switch 2.0TimerVESA Clear MR 21000; Security lock slot; Other certifications: CCCCEL |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | DisplayHDR 500 True Black |
| ClearMR | -- | 21000 |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes |
| CE | Yes | Yes |
| FCC | Yes | Yes |
| UL | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | HDMI 2.1 cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort 2.1 cable |
| USB-C Cable | -- | USB Type-C cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 900 mm (millimeters) x 560 mm (millimeters) x 190 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 900 mm (millimeters) / 90 cm (centimeters) / 35.4331 in (inches) / 2.9528 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | -- | 560 mm (millimeters) / 56 cm (centimeters) / 22.0472 in (inches) / 1.8373 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | -- | 190 mm (millimeters) / 19 cm (centimeters) / 7.4803 in (inches) / 0.6234 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | -- | 11.3 kg (kilograms) / 24.91 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 AORUS FO27Q5P is the stronger overall choice for high-end gaming because it combines 500Hz, 3rd Gen QD-OLED, KVM, USB-A ports and ClearMR 21000.
The FO27Q5P is significantly faster at 500Hz, while the AORUS Elite FO27Q28G supports 280Hz. Both list a 0.03ms minimum response time.
The FO27Q28G has the higher listed peak brightness at 1500 cd/m², compared with 1000 cd/m² on the FO27Q5P.
Yes. The FO27Q5P uses a Samsung 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel, while the FO27Q28G uses LG Display's Tandem WOLED technology.
The FO27Q5P has the more complete setup, adding a second DisplayPort input, two USB-A ports, USB-B upstream, KVM and 18W USB-C power delivery, compared with the FO27Q28G's single DisplayPort and 15W USB-C power delivery.