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GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G vs GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR Comparison

OLED 280Hz
GigabyteGIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G

GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G

7.8 /10
280 HzRefresh Rate
OLEDPanel Type
1500 cd / m²Peak Brightness
Display / HDR 500…HDR Support
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OLED 280Hz
GigabyteGIGABYTE MO27Q28GR

GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR

8.2 /10
280 HzRefresh Rate
OLEDPanel Type
1500 cd / m²Peak Brightness
Display / HDR 500…HDR Support
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Overview

Both of these 26.5-inch QHD OLED panels reach 280 Hz with a 0.03 ms response and 99.5% DCI-P3, so the real difference sits around the edges of the screen. The Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G offers FreeSync plus G-Sync, a 15W USB-C port and AI OLED Care Pro. The Gigabyte MO27Q28GR lists 335 nits, 18W USB-C, two USB-A ports, 2 x 5 W speakers and 6-axis colour control, but only G-Sync. In a Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G vs Gigabyte MO27Q28GR comparison, the MO27Q28GR clearly carries the longer feature sheet, including a 6 kg stand with height, tilt and swivel.

Full Specification Comparison
Specification
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G
GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR
Overview
Rating 7.8 / 10 8.2 / 10
Brand Gigabyte Gigabyte
Category Monitor Monitor
Model Information
Brand Gigabyte Gigabyte
Model AORUS Elite FO27Q28G MO27Q28GR
Model Alias AORUS FO27Q28G --
Full Product Name Gigabyte AORUS Elite FO27Q28G Gigabyte MO27Q28GR
Model Year 2026 2026
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 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) 673.2 mm (millimeters) / 67.32 cm (centimeters) / 26.5039 in (inches) / 2.2087 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) 586.75 mm (millimeters) / 58.675 cm (centimeters) / 23.1004 in (inches) / 1.925 ft (feet)
Active Display Height 330.05 mm (millimeters) / 33.005 cm (centimeters) / 12.9941 in (inches) / 1.0828 ft (feet) 330.05 mm (millimeters) / 33.005 cm (centimeters) / 12.9941 in (inches) / 1.0828 ft (feet)
Display Area -- 91.49 % (percent)
Panel Type? OLED OLED
Panel Technology OLED 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 / Real Black Glossy with anti-reflection
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 -- 335 cd / m² (candela per square meter)
Peak Brightness 1500 cd / m² (candela per square meter) 1500 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?
  • Display / HDR 500 True Black /
  • HDR10
 Display / HDR 500 True Black
HDR10? Yes --
DCI-P3 Coverage 99.5 % (percent) 99.5 % (percent)
Rec. 2020 Coverage -- 84 % (percent)
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
Native Refresh Rate 280 Hz 280 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 280 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 --
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 FRL -- Yes
DisplayPort Input 1 1
DisplayPort Version 2.1 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) 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
  • Width: 605.22 mm
  • Height: 391.6 mm
  • Depth: 204.51 mm
  • Width: 604.4 mm
  • Height: 396.5 mm
  • Depth: 187.5 mm
Dimensions Without Stand --
  • Width: 604.4 mm
  • Height: 350.2 mm
  • Depth: 54.4 mm
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 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, AI
  • OLED Care Pro, AI Tactical Features (HUD and Crosshair)
  • AMD
  • FreeSync Premium Pro
  • Flicker-free technology, Game Assist (Timer / Crosshairs / Pi P / Pb P)
  • Low Blue Light, Night Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, OSD Sidekick
  • Picture-by-Picture
  • Picture-in-Picture, Ultra Clear technology; Security lock slot; Other certifications: CCC, CEL
  • 6-axis color control, Advanced Cooling System, AI
  • OLED Care, AI Tactical Features, Black Equalizer 2.0, Blue Light Reduction, Customized Heatsink
  • Flicker-free technology, Game Assist (Picture-by-Picture /
  • Picture-in-Picture / Crosshairs / Timer), Graphene Thermal Film
  • KVM Switch
  • Night Vision
  • NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
  • OSD Sidekick
  • +2 more
    • Ultra Clear technology
    • Tactical Switch 2.0; Security lock slot
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes --
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes --
VESA DisplayHDR? Display / HDR 500 True Black Display / HDR 500 True Black
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 --
  • Width: 795 mm
  • Height: 475 mm
  • Depth: 131 mm
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)
Verdict
Bottom line

Grab the FO27Q28G if you run an AMD card and want FreeSync alongside G-Sync support. Pick the MO27Q28GR for the same 280 Hz plus 335 nits, speakers and two USB-A ports. The MO27Q28GR is the more complete package, and features are the deciding factor.

Buy this ifGIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28G
  • FreeSync and G-Sync both supported
  • AI OLED Care Pro with advanced cooling
  • 280 Hz and 99.5% DCI-P3 at 0.03 ms
Buy this ifGIGABYTE MO27Q28GR
  • 335 nits typical for brighter rooms
  • Built-in speakers and two USB-A ports
  • 18W USB-C and 6-axis colour control
Winner by use case
Use caseBetter pickWhy
Competitive gamingTieBoth 280 Hz with 0.03 ms
AMD graphics cardsGIGABYTE AORUS Elite FO27Q28GFreeSync plus G-Sync support
Bright roomsGIGABYTE MO27Q28GR335 nits typical brightness
Desk audio and hubGIGABYTE MO27Q28GR2 × 5 W speakers, two USB-A
Colour tuningGIGABYTE MO27Q28GR6-axis colour control
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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