MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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GIGABYTE GO27Q24G vs ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES Comparison
OLED 240Hz
Gigabyte
8.0
/10
240 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
OLEDPanel Type
1300 cd / m²Peak Brightness
OLED 240Hz
Asus
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES
8.4
/10
240 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
QD-OLEDPanel Type
400 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Overview
The QD-OLED model is the dimmer one in the Gigabyte GO27Q24G vs ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES. The Asus uses QD-OLED at 200 nits typical (400 peak), while the Gigabyte's OLED reaches 275 nits, yet both give 26.5 inches of QHD at 240 Hz, 0.03 ms response and 99% DCI-P3. The Asus offers 110 ppi, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync, 2× HDMI 2.1, a DisplayPort 1.4 and a 110 mm stand with swivel and pivot at 6.8 kg. The Gigabyte brings 2 × 5 W speakers and 15W USB-C at 6 kg, without pivot.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Asus |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | ASUS |
| Series | -- | ROG Strix |
| Model | GO27Q24G | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte GO27Q24G | ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming, OLED Panel | Upper-Mid to High-End Gaming |
| Primary Use | Immersive & Everyday 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 (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) | 678.2 mm (26.70 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 590.42 mm (millimeters) / 59.042 cm (centimeters) / 23.2449 in (inches) / 1.9371 ft (feet) | 590.42 mm (23.24 in) |
| Active Display Height | 333.72 mm (millimeters) / 33.372 cm (centimeters) / 13.1386 in (inches) / 1.0949 ft (feet) | 333.72 mm (13.14 in) |
| Display Area | 93.09 % (percent) | 87.16 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | OLED | QD-OLED (Samsung) |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | -- | QD-OLED |
| Backlight Type? | -- | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | -- | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen 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 (millimeters) |
| 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 | 275 cd / m² (candela per square meter) | 200 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 cd / m² (candela per square meter) | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? |
|
HDR10 / Display / HDR 400 True Black |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % (percent) | 99% |
| Gamma Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Color Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz (hertz) | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds) | 0.03 ms |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | Premium |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | Compatible |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | ELMB |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | -- |
| Shadow Boost | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| FPS Counter | -- | 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 | -- | 30 k Hz - 410 k Hz |
| HDMI FRL | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 | -- |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | -- |
| Display Stream Compression | -- | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | -- |
| 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 | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | 110 mm |
| 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 | 0 ° (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 |
|
611 mm x 393 mm x 188 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand |
|
611 mm x 370 mm x 69 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 6 kg (kilograms) / 13.23 lbs (pounds) | 6.8 kg (14.99 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.5 kg (kilograms) / 9.92 lbs (pounds) | 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 187.5 mm (millimeters) / 18.75 cm (centimeters) / 7.3819 in (inches) / 0.6152 ft (feet) | 188 mm (7.40 in) |
| RGB Lighting | -- | Yes |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | -- | 100–240V |
| 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 | 32 W (watts) / Power board built-in | 25 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 / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Storage Temperature | -- | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | -- | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | -- | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Care | -- | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection |
|
Yes (ASUS OLED Care / OLED Care Pro) |
| Custom Heatsink | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes | -- |
| Aura Sync | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
|
|
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | -- | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | -- | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 400 True Black | Display / HDR 400 True Black |
| VESA AdaptiveSync? | -- | Display 240 Hz |
| ClearMR | 13000 | -- |
| UL | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions |
|
780 mm x 470 mm x 186 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 795 mm (millimeters) / 79.5 cm (centimeters) / 31.2992 in (inches) / 2.6083 ft (feet) | 780 mm (30.71 in) |
| Package Height | 475 mm (millimeters) / 47.5 cm (centimeters) / 18.7008 in (inches) / 1.5584 ft (feet) | 470 mm (18.50 in) |
| Package Depth | 131 mm (millimeters) / 13.1 cm (centimeters) / 5.1575 in (inches) / 0.4298 ft (feet) | 186 mm (7.32 in) |
| Package Weight | 8.75 kg (kilograms) / 19.29 lbs (pounds) | 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The GO27Q24G gives you speakers and USB-C on a 275 nits OLED. The ROG Strix XG27AQDMES brings QD-OLED, pivot and 400 nits peak, but no speakers. The deciding factor is the all-in-one package against QD-OLED and stand flexibility.
Buy this ifGIGABYTE GO27Q24G
- 2 x 5 W speakers built in
- 15 W USB-C port
- Lighter at 6 kg
Buy this ifASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES
- QD-OLED with 400 nits peak
- Stand pivots with 110 mm height
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday desk use | GIGABYTE GO27Q24G | Speakers and USB-C included |
| Portrait documents | ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES | Pivot and 110 mm height |
| HDR highlights | ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES | 400 nits peak QD-OLED |
| Bright rooms | GIGABYTE GO27Q24G | 275 nits against 200 nits typical |
| Competitive gaming | Tie | Both 240 Hz and 0.03 ms |
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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