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Gigabyte Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 – Full Specifications Monitor
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26.5″ Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 – Full Specifications

The Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 is a 2024 QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 360 Hz refresh range in a compact 26.5-inch QHD size.

26.5″ · 1.778:1 / 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2024
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Display
26.5 in (inches), QD-OLED, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
26.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 360 Hz (hertz)
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500000 : 1
1500000

Overview

The Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 is a 2024 QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 360 Hz refresh range in a compact 26.5-inch QHD size. The 2560 × 1440 panel has a 0.03 ms response, 250 nits typical (1000 nits peak), 99.5% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR True Black 400, with FreeSync Premium Pro. An 18W USB-C port, a KVM switch, two USB-A ports, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 and 2 × 5 W speakers are included. It weighs 7.2 kg. It is a good choice for competitive players who want OLED speed in a compact 27-inch class screen.

  • 26.5-inch QD-OLED QHD (2560 × 1440) at 110 ppi
  • 48–360 Hz, 0.03 ms response, FreeSync Premium Pro
  • 250 nits typical (1000 nits peak), 99.5% DCI-P3, True Black 400
  • 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 18W, KVM, 2× USB-A
  • 2 × 5 W speakers, height and swivel stand, 7.2 kg, 2024

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 360 Hz with QD-OLED speed and contrast
  • 99.5% DCI-P3 is an exceptionally wide gamut
  • KVM and USB hub for two-PC setups
  • Fully adjustable stand with portrait mode
  • Aorus Dashboard and AI OLED Care tools included
Cons
  • Charging a laptop over USB-C is out at 18W
  • SDR brightness stays at 250 nits
  • Needs a strong PC to use 360 Hz at QHD
  • Burn-in is a consideration on OLED

Score & Ratings

9.0/10 Excellent
Design
8
Display
8
Color Performance
9
Performance
10
Connectivity
10
Model Information 15
Specification Value
Brand GIGABYTE
Model AORUS FO27Q3
Model Alias FO27Q3
Full Product Name GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q3
Model Year 2024
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Monitor Category Premium Gaming Monitor
Market Position Premium / Flagship Gaming
Primary Use Competitive Esports & High-End Immersive Gaming
Region / Variant Not specified
Launch Status Model year 2024
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years
Panel Warranty 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
Display & Panel 16
Specification Value
Screen Size 26.5 in (inches)
Exact Diagonal 673.1 mm (millimeters) / 67.31 cm (centimeters) / 26.5 in (inches) / 2.2083 ft (feet)
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 1.778:1 / 16:9
Active Display Width 590.42 mm (millimeters) / 59.042 cm (centimeters) / 23.2449 in (inches) / 1.9371 ft (feet)
Active Display Height 333.72 mm (millimeters) / 33.372 cm (centimeters) / 13.1386 in (inches) / 1.0949 ft (feet)
Display Area 90.59 % (percent)
Panel Type QD-OLED
Panel Technology OLED
Panel Manufacturer Samsung
OLED Technology QD-OLED
OLED Generation 3rd Gen QD-OLED display
Self-Emissive Display Yes
Quantum Dot Yes
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte / EL Gen 2 (EL 2.0) emissive material

26.5" Display Size (67.3 cm) 16:9

67.3cm 26.5" 59 cm / 23.2" 33.4 cm 13.1"
Resolution & Pixel Details 4
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel Density 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)
Subpixel Layout Triangular RGB sub-pixel layout with quadrilateral-shaped sub-pixels

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 12
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Typical Brightness 250 cd / m² (candela per square meter)
Peak Brightness 1000 cd / m² (candela per square meter)
Static Contrast Ratio 1500000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° (degrees)
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° (degrees)
HDR Support
  • HDR10
HDR10 Yes
sRGB Coverage 100 % (percent)
DCI-P3 Coverage 99.5 % (percent)
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 9
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 360 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 360 Hz (hertz)
Minimum Response Time 0.03 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0000 s (seconds)
Input Lag 2.1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0021 s (seconds)
AMD FreeSync Yes
Black Equalizer Yes
Crosshair Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 15
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
  • 2
HDMI Version 2.1
HDMI CEC Yes
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
DisplayPort Bandwidth HBR3
USB-C Video Input Yes
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
HDCP Support Yes
USB-C Power Delivery 18 W
USB-A Ports
  • 2
USB-B Upstream Yes
KVM Switch Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-A2DisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 5 W (watts)
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 14
Specification Value
VESA Mount Yes
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet)
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° (degrees)
Backward Tilt 20 ° (degrees)
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 20 ° (degrees)
Right Swivel 20 ° (degrees)
Left Pivot 0 ° (degrees)
Right Pivot 90 ° (degrees)
Portrait Mode Yes
Dimensions, Weight & Design 6
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand
  • Width: 610.3 mm
  • Height: 402.5 mm
  • Depth: 158.6 mm
Dimensions Without Stand
  • Width: 610.3 mm
  • Height: 356.4 mm
  • Depth: 57.2 mm
Weight With Stand 7.2 kg (kilograms) / 15.87 lbs (pounds)
Weight Without Stand 5 kg (kilograms) / 11.02 lbs (pounds)
Stand Depth 158.6 mm (millimeters) / 15.86 cm (centimeters) / 6.2441 in (inches) / 0.5203 ft (feet)
RGB Lighting Yes
Power & Operating Conditions 6
Specification Value
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V (volts)
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V (volts)
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz)
Average Power Consumption 53 W (watts)
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W (watts)
Off Consumption 0.3 W (watts)
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 5
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
OLED Protection 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
Screen Split Yes
Additional Monitor Features
  • 6-axis color control, AI-based OLED Care, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Aorus Dashboard, Apply Picture Mode, Auto-Updated, Black Equalizer 2.0, Blue Light Reduction, Counter, Crosshair, Eagle Eye, Flicker-free technology, GameAssist, High Bit Rate 3 (HBR3), KVM Switch, Night Vision, OSD Sidekick, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, RGB Fusion 2.0, Tactical Switch, Timer, VESA ClearMR 13000
  • Security lock slot
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 2
Specification Value
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 400 True Black
ClearMR 13000
Included Accessories 3
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
USB Upstream Cable USB 3.0 upstream cable
Packaging Information 2
Specification Value
Package Dimensions
  • Width: 900 mm
  • Height: 560 mm
  • Depth: 190 mm
Package Weight 11.3 kg (kilograms) / 24.91 lbs (pounds)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

Daily₹0.86
Monthly₹25.92
Annually₹315

Draws less power than 77% of the 701 comparable displays we track.

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