MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G vs GIGABYTE G27Q26 Comparison
OLED 280Hz
Gigabyte
7.8
/10
280 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
OLEDPanel Type
1500 cd / m²Peak Brightness
IPS 275Hz
Gigabyte
7.8
/10
275 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
IPSPanel Type
500 cd / m²Peak Brightness
Overview
OLED against IPS is the real question when you weigh the Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G against the Gigabyte G27Q26. The FO27Q28G is a 26.5-inch OLED running 2560 x 1440 at 48-280 Hz with a 0.03 ms response, 99.5% DCI-P3, a 15W USB-C port and AI OLED Care Pro. The G27Q26 is a 27-inch IPS at the same resolution (109 ppi), reaching 275 Hz with overclock, 1 ms, 400 nits, 1300:1 contrast and 95% DCI-P3, but it has no USB ports at all. Both use two HDMI inputs and a DisplayPort, and both have a stand adjusting for height, tilt and swivel.
Full Specification Comparison
| 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 |
|
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? |
|
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 |
|
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| Dimensions Without Stand | -- |
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| 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 |
|
-- |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
|
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 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 | -- |
|
| 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) |
Verdict
Bottom line
Take the FO27Q28G if dark-room contrast and 0.03 ms OLED response matter most. Grab the G27Q26 for a 400-nit IPS screen with 275 Hz overclock and no OLED static-image care. The OLED is the stronger gaming panel, so the deciding factor is contrast versus brightness.
Buy this ifGIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G
- 0.03 ms response on a QHD OLED
- 280 Hz range with 99.5% DCI-P3
- 15W USB-C plus two HDMI inputs
Buy this ifGIGABYTE G27Q26
- 400 nits brightness for sunlit rooms
- 275 Hz overclock with 1 ms response
- Light 5.8 kg with a fully adjustable stand
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive gaming | GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | 0.03 ms and 280 Hz |
| Dark-room contrast | GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | OLED against a 1300:1 IPS |
| Bright rooms | GIGABYTE G27Q26 | 400 nits IPS brightness |
| Static-heavy desktop work | GIGABYTE G27Q26 | IPS avoids OLED static-image care |
| Laptop docking | GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G | 15W USB-C versus no USB ports |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. 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
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