MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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GIGABYTE G27Q3 vs GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR Comparison
IPS 144Hz
Gigabyte
7.8
/10
144 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
HDR10 / Display /…HDR Support
98 %DCI-P3 Coverage
OLED 280Hz
Gigabyte
8.2
/10
280 HzRefresh Rate
OLEDPanel Type
Display / HDR 500…HDR Support
99.5 %DCI-P3 Coverage
Overview
IPS or OLED is the whole story in the Gigabyte G27Q3 vs Gigabyte MO27Q28GR matchup. Both are QHD 2560 x 1440 gaming monitors around 27 inches, but the G27Q3 is an IPS panel that hits 320 Hz over DisplayPort (HDMI tops out at 144 Hz) with 300 nits and 1300:1 contrast. The MO27Q28GR is a 26.5-inch OLED running 48 to 280 Hz with a 0.03 ms response, 335 nits and 1,500,000:1 contrast. It also brings an 18W USB-C port, two USB-A ports and 2 x 5 W speakers, none of which the G27Q3 offers.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | G27Q3 | MO27Q28GR |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte G27Q3 | Gigabyte MO27Q28GR |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | Multi-Functional Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming | Multi-Functional Gaming |
| Primary Use | Everyday & Competitive 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 |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
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| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in (inches) | 26.5 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.667 mm (millimeters) / 68.4667 cm (centimeters) / 26.9554 in (inches) / 2.2463 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 | 595.968 mm (millimeters) / 59.5968 cm (centimeters) / 23.4633 in (inches) / 1.9553 ft (feet) | 586.75 mm (millimeters) / 58.675 cm (centimeters) / 23.1004 in (inches) / 1.925 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 335.232 mm (millimeters) / 33.5232 cm (centimeters) / 13.1981 in (inches) / 1.0998 ft (feet) | 330.05 mm (millimeters) / 33.005 cm (centimeters) / 12.9941 in (inches) / 1.0828 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 88.96 % (percent) | 91.49 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | IPS | OLED |
| Panel Technology | IPS | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | -- | LG Display |
| OLED Technology | -- | 4-stack Primary RGB Tandem structure |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED | -- |
| Self-Emissive Display | -- | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte | 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 | 109 ppi (pixels per inch) / 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) | 110 ppi (pixels per inch) / 43 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 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 |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd / m² (candela per square meter) | 335 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Peak Brightness | -- | 1500 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1300 : 1 | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support? | HDR10 / Display / HDR 400 | Display / HDR 500 True Black |
| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | 140 % (percent) | -- |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 98 % (percent) | 99.5 % (percent) |
| Rec. 2020 Coverage | -- | 84 % (percent) |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range |
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48 Hz - 280 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0010 s (seconds) | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) | -- |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | -- |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 470 k Hz (kilohertz) | -- |
| HDMI FRL | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | -- | Yes |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | -- | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 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 | 160 ° (degrees) | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 0 ° (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 | 6.88 kg (kilograms) / 15.17 lbs (pounds) | 6 kg (kilograms) / 13.23 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.02 kg (kilograms) / 11.07 lbs (pounds) | 4.5 kg (kilograms) / 9.92 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 225.1 mm (millimeters) / 22.51 cm (centimeters) / 8.8622 in (inches) / 0.7385 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 | 28 W (watts) | 35 W (watts) / Power board built-in |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 43 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) |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| OLED Protection | -- | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection | -- |
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| Custom Heatsink | -- | Yes |
| 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 | -- |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 400 | Display / HDR 500 True Black |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | -- | USB cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions |
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| Package Width | 893 mm (millimeters) / 89.3 cm (centimeters) / 35.1575 in (inches) / 2.9298 ft (feet) | 795 mm (millimeters) / 79.5 cm (centimeters) / 31.2992 in (inches) / 2.6083 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | 498 mm (millimeters) / 49.8 cm (centimeters) / 19.6063 in (inches) / 1.6339 ft (feet) | 475 mm (millimeters) / 47.5 cm (centimeters) / 18.7008 in (inches) / 1.5584 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | 128 mm (millimeters) / 12.8 cm (centimeters) / 5.0394 in (inches) / 0.4199 ft (feet) | 131 mm (millimeters) / 13.1 cm (centimeters) / 5.1575 in (inches) / 0.4298 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | 8.6 kg (kilograms) / 18.96 lbs (pounds) | 8.75 kg (kilograms) / 19.29 lbs (pounds) |
Verdict
Bottom line
Pick the G27Q3 if you want a 320 Hz IPS panel and only care about fast QHD gaming over DisplayPort. Buy the MO27Q28GR if you want OLED contrast, 0.03 ms response, speakers and USB ports in one 26.5-inch screen. The deciding factor is IPS refresh versus OLED quality.
Buy this ifGIGABYTE G27Q3
- 320 Hz over DisplayPort at 2560 x 1440
- 1300:1 IPS contrast with no OLED retention worries
- Swivel and height stand with 98% DCI-P3
Buy this ifGIGABYTE MO27Q28GR
- OLED panel with 0.03 ms response at 280 Hz
- 335 nits brightness and 99.5% DCI-P3
- Two USB-A ports, USB-C and 2 x 5 W speakers
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive gaming | GIGABYTE G27Q3 | 320 Hz over DisplayPort |
| Dark-room contrast | GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR | OLED at 1,500,000:1 contrast |
| Colour work | GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR | 99.5% DCI-P3 on a 10-bit panel |
| Desk accessories | GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR | Two USB-A ports and 2 x 5 W speakers |
| Static-content safety | GIGABYTE G27Q3 | IPS has no OLED image retention |
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: October 2026
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