The Ultimate Value 1440p OLED - Gigabyte MO27Q28G Review
Posted by JSTRD100K@reddit | hardware | View on Reddit | 66 comments
Posted by JSTRD100K@reddit | hardware | View on Reddit | 66 comments
bubblesort33@reddit
I've heard some claims that Gigabyte will release a glossy version later this year, or early next year. Does anyone know if that's true? But then I've also heard claims it'll be $700 for the glossy which seems ridiculous. Unless it's upgraded to like 360hz as well or something.
Chimbondaowns@reddit
Tftcentral asked gigabyte directly and were told that there's no glossy version being produced and they merely thought about it thus far, so if it does get released it won't be in the next few months. 700$ is exactly the price of the Asus glossy model that uses the same panel, albeit dimmer. Until now Asus has been the only brand releasing WOLED monitors with glossy coatings and I read that they have some sort of exclusive deal with LG Displays. I agree though, an extra 150$ for a different coating is ridiculous, no matter how good it looks.
TFTCentral@reddit
Just to clarify and update on this, Gigabyte have told us in the past that they are exploring glossy WOLED options but so far have not announced anything official. That’s not to say they won’t release one, but there’s no firm info at this stage. Hopefully we’ll see a glossy alternative at some point.
LG Electronics have now released a 27” glossy WOLED (2nd Gen 240Hz panel though) and are expected to release other sizes like 32” too, basically mirroring some of Asus’ models, albeit their lower spec options it seems
https://tftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-27gx704a-b-appears-with-a-glossy-coated-27-1440p-240hz-woled-panel
PurpleScientist4312@reddit
This is very late but in the review it says that the panel is the same as the xg27aqdmg and it calls them both 2nd gen woles but the xg27aqdmg uses a 3rd gen woled?
TFTCentral@reddit
The AQDMG (240Hz original glossy model) was using a Gen 2 panel with the old RWBG pixel structure. That same panel is being used in the AWDMGR (ver 2 update) but with a new improved glossy screen coating, and the panel remains a Gen 2. The pixel structure remains unchanged afaik, and that’s what differentiated between Gen 2 and 3 WOLED panels.
The panel used in the AQWMG (new 280Hz model) is a 4th Gen WOLED panel with Primary RGB tandem structure. That panel is used in the Asus X27AQWMG with a glossy coating, and in the Gigabyte MO27Q28G with a matte coating
Hope that helps
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
Perchance do you have any idea why there is such a big difference in brightness between the Asus and the Gigabyte variants ? Despite having the same panel, the difference exceed what's seen in the past between generations of panels, which makes me question the possible implications, such as better cooling from Gigabyte or a sacrifice in lifespan.
TFTCentral@reddit
Well from our testing the Asus model reaches \~360 nits in SDR with Uniform brightness mode, whereas the Gigabyte reaches around 333 nits with the same behaviour (APL stabilize set to low). If you disable UB on the Asus then it reaches around 585 nits peak in SDR, and the Gigabyte reaches around 555 nits peak with APL stabilize on medium. So they're pretty close, within 30 nits or so in SDR, but the Asus is a little brighter in SDR usage.
In HDR the peak white luminance measurements for the Asus are slightly higher than the Gigabyte in all but the smallest 1 - 2% APL tests (where Gigabyte = 1565 nits peak vs Asus = 1496 nits). For example at 10% APL it's A = 640, G = 621, and at 100% it's A = 357, G = 341 nits. Nothing really of any note with those measurements for peak white luminance to distinguish between the two I don't think, but on those measurements along the Asus appears slightly higher in luminance.
However, average greyscale luminance in HDR is probably a more useful metric, as that accounts for EOTF tracking and brightness across the greyscale and is a far better proxy for real-world content and usage. There's around an 8% difference in luminance overall in favour of the Gigabyte compared with the Asus, even more so in the very darkest low APL scenes (\~22%). But on the other hand, the Asus is more accurate in EOTF tracking and doesn't over-brighten the highlights in low APL scenes quite as much, but seems more roll-off in higher APL scenes instead which leads to it being a bit darker than intended. It's a complicated balance really. Side by side the Gigabyte does look a bit brighter in HDR, but I wouldn't say it's anything drastic in real content.
It's all just down to different calibration and configuration, I don't think there's any conscious effort to push brightness at the risk of lifespan or anything like that, and I don't think there'd be any meaningful difference in the long term to be concerned either way assuming the screen is being used in an appropriate way.
paya_@reddit
How is the text clarity on Gigabyte MO27Q28G? Is it any good for office use?
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
Thank you for your answer.
TFTCentral@reddit
You’re welcome
zghr@reddit
Do you ever think about rebranding your website for younger audiences who don't even know what TFT is anymore?
babalenong@reddit
Thanks king, I love your reviews and your analysis. Keep on keeping on
Warskull@reddit
There's a whole wave of Tandem RGB monitors coming. I know higher refresh rate 27" 1440p ones are aiming for around end of the year with 2026 having the 4k offerings.
SJGucky@reddit
In germany the retail price is currently 569€ and you can preorder it.
The release date is the 13.10.25 or 16.10.25, depending on the retailer.
For now it seems to be the first OLED monitor on the market with the new tandem OLED panel.
Alililele@reddit
It's 519€ on Alternate at the moment
GunArt98@reddit
Do you think it's legit ?
Alililele@reddit
Alternate is a legit website. I'm ordering my PC hardware there for over 10 years now.
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
Wow, it's as cheap as a Dell Alienware AW2725D, while here in Romania the MO27Q28G goes for 640€ which makes it a really bad value. I don't get why we have such prices when our salaries are also lower.
berserkuh@reddit
Less population, worse infrastructure, no major distribution hubs, one single big retailer (Emag, which is shady because the guy who owns it also owns Flanco, Altex, etc.), higher import taxes because of higher distribution costs because of worse infrastructure and sales.. Many reasons.
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
Yup, you're right. I wish we had a Digi equivalent among the retailers, but instead we're stuck with bottom of the barrel trash, sucks.
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
Here in Romania it's 640€, honestly a bad value.
bubblesort33@reddit
I thought he talks about the Asus being first multiple times in the video.
SJGucky@reddit
Maybe made and presented first, but not sold first in germany at least.
Asus presented the PG27AQWP-W and XG27AQWMG, but I can't find any listed.
(be sure it contains the same letters since there is a XG27AQDMG without a tandem panel on the market.)
iibergazz_94@reddit
Yeah I'm waiting for the ASUS XG27AQWMG hope it releases soon.
GenZia@reddit
Gigabyte GPUs: Aorus Elite Master Ice WindForce 3X.
Gigabyte Monitors: MO27Q28G.
...
While I'm no marketing expert, surely there can be a nice middle ground?
rynoweiss@reddit
TBF, this is a problem with all computer monitor companies. Trying to find a specific ASUS, LG, or Gigabyte model is weirdly difficult.
60percentsexpanther@reddit
Do you want fhd, qhd or uhd? then do you want that in 60/100/120/165/200/300hz frequency? then do you want that as va/ips or oled? Finally do you want it with a cheap base that doesn't move or tilt, only moves or moves and tilts? Oh do you also want usb and audio?
Strazdas1@reddit
do you want the review model or the screen they replaced it with 3 months later to save money?
zghr@reddit
Holy shit, is this a thing? Where can I read about this?
Strazdas1@reddit
Unfortunately yes. I dont have any links of the top of my head but im sure you can find some articles.
PeakHippocrazy@reddit
holy shit this is so true, I almost bought a 321 UP instead of the UPX coz it sneaked in and its hard to tell https://i.vgy.me/sRnvWr.png
Strazdas1@reddit
The second one actually tells you what it is.
jd98ns@reddit
I missed the part on the MO27Q28G not being available yet and almost bought the MO27Q2 instead...
There really should be a better naming convention for these monitors, specifically for us, sometimes careless buyers.
SovietZealots@reddit
When is this model supposed to begin going on sale?
jd98ns@reddit
It's supposed to be available this October in the US, from what I gather.
NoDistribution5744@reddit
or sep30
yeshitsbond@reddit
no the names are stupid regardless of if you're careless or not. humans are stupid animals
ultZor@reddit
Well, their naming scheme was simple a couple of years ago. The problem is that there are a lot of models.
For example M28U - M means it has KVM, 28 is its diagonal and U means Ultra HD. Pretty simple and straightforward. M27Q was Quad HD 27 inch model and so on.
So without knowing anything my guess is it has the KVM functionality, O stands for OLED, and 28G is probably for the 280 hertz. Probably because there are 240hz and 360hz panels from LG.
panckage@reddit
It's the internets fault. Basically all naming, including band names, are converging to randomly generated passwords.
INITMalcanis@reddit
MO27Q28G is actually a half decent password
VariousAd2179@reddit
You know what's even worse? The same product can have subtle differences in letters across different regions.
teutorix_aleria@reddit
Ideally both. A sku code for precision and a model/subbrand name that gives you a general sense of what features to expect.
Man_Of_The_F22@reddit
How or where do you preorder it?
PartWorried3285@reddit
https://www.galaxus.ch/fr/s1/product/gigabyte-mo27q28g-2560-x-1440-pixels-27-moniteur-61928997
PartWorried3285@reddit
Mais bon, je ne pense pas que cela soit possible cela dépend ou tu habites...
Vepper@reddit
I've been holding off to get this monitor for its value, but I'm curious if there is a premium version of this monitor out there, I was also looking at this for the integrated KMV.
Vepper@reddit
I can't find any listings or preorders for this monitor yet.
60percentsexpanther@reddit
1500nits has me interested. I thought they struggled in a bright room.
tukatu0@reddit
That is just people who used their displays with the sun shining on them complaining. You should read this for a real understanding https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/comparing-oled-and-lcd-brightness-and-exploring-samsung-displays-truebright-certification
60percentsexpanther@reddit
Many thanks- I'll have a read of that in a mo with the morning coffee. I have 3 hours in the morning when I'm not at work and can hardly see the screen due to reflections in the room. My old monitor said it can do 450nit (eizo forris). I didn't realise they'd got so bright- I'm looking at the cheaper miniled as it looks like a good deal for £200/250.
tukatu0@reddit
Yeah lol. Also why do you say it won't last that long? If it was up to me i would go with the aoc or make the jump to 480hz or up. 360hz too. Rather than the tandem one up above.
Visually in quality it won't be that different to the aoc (i assume the 180hz va one right?). The real difference would be the access to the big framerate increase. The aoc has typical gtg times that make its 180fps carry the same amount of detail as a 120hz oled. So going from a decade old 144hz display with gtg times bad enough to make it more like 100fps. Thaat would be a 5x jump in motion clarity. ....and 3x the cost of the va
If i wanted to go about it cheaply. I would get the $300 aoc today and wait around 2030. By then 540hz should be in the $500 range or below. Or if are willing to spend more money then. 1440p 720hz with all the brightness uplift etc etc.
60percentsexpanther@reddit
Theres also a used vg28UQL1A going locally for 150- that also put the brakes on the aoc panel, yup it's the 180hz version i was considering, Q27G3XMN , for 250.
f1rstx@reddit
AOC is rather outdated imho, i’ve got myself TCL 27R73Q and it’s incredible
tukatu0@reddit
I just realized i forgot in my own comparison the tandem above would be 280hz. That would be atleast a 3x motion clarity uplift too. Also ignoring how hard it would be to above that in games due to cpu boundaries
60percentsexpanther@reddit
I bought the ktc mininled instead as it was 50 less, it'll arrive tomorrow
raydialseeker@reddit
Spend less now and upgrade more often.
JuanElMinero@reddit
Tandem OLED is quite the exciting development.
Emissive layers are already being 4-stacked for some TV models. They can get a lot brighter while running individual layers at lower voltages/temperatures, which limits the main mechanism for degradation.
FinBenton@reddit
Hows the text quality on 1440p OLED these days? Last christmas I had a samsung one for a bit but it was so blurry I had to return it but it was QD-OLED I believe.
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
Don't own an OLED myself, but as per the review and the images in it, subpar and definitely a must avoid if reading on your OLED is a big thing for you. 4K at 27" seems like a bigger improvement than the new layout, and even better might be LG's True RGB OLED's said to appear sometime next year.
FinBenton@reddit
Yeah I already got 32" 4K WOLED main monitor and text there is very good and sharp but I also got 2 old 1440p monitors I gotta replace at some point.
Reporting4Booty@reddit
Would you recommend it over an IPS, if you ignore price as a factor? I'm due for a monitor upgrade but I'd say I look at text like 80%+ of the time, lots of programming, Slack, Discord, reddit. Seems like the consensus here is that OLED is still not quite there yet.
TaxCultural8252@reddit
What do you expect from a monitor?
A lot of those people are worried about burn-in. Are you? Does it matter to you if the monitor may have issues after 4-5 years?
On another note, if you're in a very bright room with lots of direct sunlight then OLED is far from ideal. But if you aren't then the contrast is simply on another level. The colors are on another level and the responsiveness is on another level.
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
No matter what anyone says, avoid OLED for productivity unless some major advancement in the technology occurs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whuHuM9h88M
They're simply not made for this, and should really be used exclusively as a secondary or tertiary monitor dedicated for content consumption. Better yet, if you don't care about gaming at high refresh rate, an OLED TV is even better for content consumption due to even higher brightness still and higher image quality overall.
FinBenton@reddit
Oh yeah its miles better than any IPS screen, I would not even think about getting any non-OLED screens ever again. While I think 4K IPS still has every so slightly sharper text in some cases, its so close now atleast with WOLED panels that you dont really need to think about it anymore, just make sure its 4K though.
vandreulv@reddit
As the video says "There are some shadowing and artifacts related to the inclusion of the white subpixel, particularly at smaller font sizes."
Own_Nefariousness@reddit
The brightness difference between this and the Asus is insane, so big that it's worthy of being called a generational leap in OLED terms, which makes no sense because they use the same panel, so what is it, misunderstanding between LG and Asus ? Gigabyte trading the lifespan increase of 4th gen W-OLED for brightness ? I wish more time was spent addressing this by reviewers because it's a big deal and a question left unanswered.
As for the monitor, it's kind of pricy, at least in my country. Goes for as much as LG's 3rd gen 480hz monitor, and not too far from the cheapest 4k 240hz 27" monitor, but given the review, it's not a bad value. Stock is not looking good either, with many EU countries seeing delays, again... LG must be having some serious manufacturing issues with this tech, cause this has been delayed so many times it's bonkers.