GIGABYTE AORUS FO

Aside from SDR gamma that’s a bit light, the FO32U2P has no real flaws. It serves well for gaming, movies and workday tasks with a gorgeous image, premium video processing, high-end build quality and elegant styling.

After checking out a few more affordable IPS monitors lately, today we are back on the OLED bandwagon with a review of the Gigabyte Aorus FO27Q3. Using the same 3rd Generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung that we saw in the MSI MPG 271QRX, this display is packing a 1440p resolution and 360Hz refresh rate, while also claiming up to 1000 nits brightness for HDR. Let's see if it's worth buying at the £800 asking price.

The big thing with getting an OLED is going to be image quality and you definitely have that here. The colors and going to be rich and vibrant and you are going to have one of the best viewing experiences you’ve ever had on a monitor before. On top of that this display is going to give you 1440p gaming at up to 360 Hz. I really think that is a sweet spot for high frame rate gaming as many people might not have the hardware to push a 4K display. This fast refresh rate is going to be excellent for FPS and other fast-paced style games. And yes you will notice a different even moving from 144 Hz to 360 Hz. When it comes to connections you do have two HDMI 2.1, a single DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C that does support alternate mode. DisplayPort 1.4 is going to be great for your PC and the HDMI connections can be used for consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 to game at 120 FPS. Having the USB-C port with alternate mode means you can easily connect a laptop up to display and this is a powered USB port so you can also use it to charge your devices. On top of that there is a built-in KVM here giving you two USB-A ports as well. The biggest drawback for gamers when it comes to buying an OLED has been burn-in. I think on this generation of OLED panels most companies have it figured out and Gigabyte is definitely one of them. For starters this monitor is going to come with a 3-year warranty that covers burn in. On top of that you have their OLED Care suite that has things like pixel shifting, sub-logo dim, corner dim, pixel clean and much more that will keep burn in from happening.

With stunning OLED imagery and rich color, the FO27Q2 stands out from its competitors with the lowest input lag I’ve ever measured. It’s a gorgeous display and a serious gaming tool.

Was soll bitte ein "taktischer Gaming-Monitor" sein? Mit 48 Zoll und einem OLED-Panel ist der Gigabyte Aorus FO48U auf den ersten Blick auch eher ein Fernseher als ein Monitor. Ohne TV-Tuner und mit Displayport-Anschluss ist er aber per definitionem ein Monitor. Außerdem hat Gigabyte die Monitor-typische Gaming-Ausstattung dem Panel dazugepackt, also etwa Software-OSD oder KVM-Switch. Was den FO48U von anderen Modellen mit ähnlichem OLED-Panel unterscheidet, dazu mehr hier im Test des ersten OLED-Monitors von Gigabyte.

Today we’re checking out the Aorus FO48U, the latest OLED monitor from Gigabyte... or should we say TV?

If you’re looking for ultimate image quality, the Gigabyte Aorus FO48U’s OLED panel is unmatched. Its contrast and color are simply stunning to look at. Though it is limited as a display for watching movies and TV, it’s a superb gaming monitor for both PC and console players.