
48.9″ Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ – Full Specifications
A giant curved OLED for players who want one screen instead of two, the Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ is a 48.9-inch QD-OLED monitor at 5120 × 1440 with a 1800R curve.
Overview
A giant curved OLED for players who want one screen instead of two, the Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ is a 48.9-inch QD-OLED monitor at 5120 × 1440 with a 1800R curve. It runs 48–144 Hz with a 0.03 ms response, 99% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR True Black 400, and peak brightness is listed at 1000 nits. An 18W USB-C port, a KVM switch, two USB-A ports, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and a DisplayPort 1.4 are included, along with 2 × 5 W speakers. It weighs 11.28 kg.
- 48.9-inch curved (1800R) QD-OLED, 5120 × 1440 at 108 ppi
- 48–144 Hz, 0.03 ms response, FreeSync Premium Pro
- 250 nits typical (1000 nits peak), 99% DCI-P3, True Black 400
- 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 18W, KVM, 2× USB-A
- 2 × 5 W speakers, swivel stand, Picture-by-Picture, 11.28 kg, 2023
Pros & Cons
- Dual-monitor width on one OLED panel
- 15,000,000:1 contrast gives very deep blacks
- KVM, Picture-by-Picture and USB hub features
- Speakers and swivel included
- Strong 99% DCI-P3 colour with True Black 400
- 11.28 kg and a very wide body need a deep, sturdy desk
- Stand has no height adjustment
- 18W USB-C will not charge a laptop
- OLED panels call for care with long static images
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Model | AORUS CO49DQ |
| Full Product Name | GIGABYTE AORUS CO49DQ |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| 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 2023 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty |
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 48.9 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 1243 mm (millimeters) / 124.3 cm (centimeters) / 48.937 in (inches) / 4.0781 ft (feet) |
| Radius of Curvature | 1800 mm (millimeters) / 180 cm (centimeters) / 70.8661 in (inches) / 5.9055 ft (feet) |
| Aspect Ratio | 3.556:1 |
| Active Display Width | 1196.7 mm (millimeters) / 119.67 cm (centimeters) / 47.1142 in (inches) / 3.9262 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 339.2 mm (millimeters) / 33.92 cm (centimeters) / 13.3543 in (inches) / 1.1129 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 91.27 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | Yes |
| 3D Support | No |
48.9" Display Size (124.2 cm) 32:9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 5120 x 1440 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 108 ppi (pixels per inch) / 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) |
Resolution at a Glance
| 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 | 15000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support |
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| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 153.1 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % (percent) |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 125.2 % (percent) |
| NTSC Coverage | 127.4 % (percent) |
Spans well beyond central vision — ideal for multitasking, edges will need head turns.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time |
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| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
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| 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 |
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| USB-B Upstream | Yes |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 5 W (watts) |
| Built-In Camera | No |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Portrait Mode | No |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand |
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| Dimensions Without Stand |
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| Weight With Stand | 11.28 kg (kilograms) / 24.87 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 8.33 kg (kilograms) / 18.36 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 261.52 mm (millimeters) / 26.152 cm (centimeters) / 10.2961 in (inches) / 0.858 ft (feet) |
Power & Operating Conditions 10
| 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 | 72 W (watts) / Power Board Built-in |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 80 % (percent) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C (degrees Celsius) / -4 °F - 140 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 85 % (percent) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection |
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| Screen Split | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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Certifications, Standards & Licenses 1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR True Black 400 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB-C cable |
Packaging Information 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions |
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| Package Weight | 17.8 kg (kilograms) / 39.24 lbs (pounds) |
Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Draws less power than 77% of the 701 comparable displays we track.
