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Gigabyte’s Awesome New Monitors Launched at Computex 2025

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Introduction

We’ve been in Taiwan at Computex 2025 to bring you all the latest monitor and display news and we’ve got some exciting updates to share with you today from Gigabyte from their product showcase at the event. There’s loads to go through including a new 500Hz OLED monitor, very affordable Dual-mode LCDs, the World’s first Gen 4 ‘Primary RGB Tandem’ WOLED monitor and several other new monitors.

Video Coverage – Gigabyte at Computex 2025

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For loads of video coverage from the event and a full run-down of Gigabyte’s new monitors in a quick-to-digest video, please check out our video linked above.

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The fastest OLED panel in the World – 500Hz QD-OLED is here!

Headlining their event was the new AORUS FO27Q5P, which will be one of the first 500Hz OLED gaming monitors released in the World. It’s a 27” size QD-OLED monitor featuring a panel from Samsung Display’s 2025 line-up (a 3rd Gen panel) with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, and the massive 500Hz refresh rate offers truly amazing motion clarity and gaming experience, including ClearMR 21000 certification which is the highest currently available.

We’ve seen and tested 480Hz WOLED monitors in the past, and now this kind of super high-end refresh rate is finally available form QD-OLED panels too for those who prefer the glossier coating finish and higher colour volume that this technology can offer. The panel looked really great in person and motion clarity was fantastic.

The FO27Q5P offers a 0.03ms G2G response time spec, 1.5 million:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 10-bit colour depth and a wide colour gamut covering 99% DCI-P3. The very high 500Hz refresh rate is supported by adaptive-sync for VRR with the screen expected to be certified under the AMD ‘FreeSync Premium Pro’ and NVIDIA ‘G-sync Compatible’ schemes for launch. The stand offers a full range of tilt, height, swivel and rotate functions. Some modest 2 x 5W integrated speakers are also included.

Modern connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1

A couple of key features to note for this model would be the inclusion of DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, with full speed UHBR20 80Gbps bandwidth to support modern graphics card with no compression. There’s 1x regular sized DP connection and 1x Mini DP connection as well. The screen also has daisy chaining support, and there’s 2x HDMI 2.1 and USB type-C (with DP Alt mode, data and 18W power delivery) provided as well for an excellent range of modern connectivity. PiP and PbP are supported for handling multiple inputs.

Some competing 500Hz QD-OLED monitors from other manufacturers don’t offer DP 2.1, using only older DP 1.4 connections so if that’s important to you and you have a compatible graphics card, Gigabyte’s model will be an attractive option. The FO27Q5P also includes 2x USB data ports and a headphone jack.

Higher brightness QD-OLED panel

The 500Hz QD-OLED panel here is the first monitor panel from Samsung Display that will also support higher brightness than the panels which have come before, including requirements for 300 nits full screen brightness, 500 nits for 10% APL and 1000 nits for peak 3% APL. This allows it to be certified under the VESA Display HDR 500 True Black tier, a step up in brightness requirements compared with the familiar True Black 400 tier used to date for QD-OLED monitors.

Black Frame Insertion and VRR Anti-flicker modes available

This new model will also feature Gigabyte’s recently added BFI or Black Frame Insertion function available via the ‘Ultra Clear’ setting in their on screen menu, for improved motion clarity up to 250Hz, half the native refresh rate of the panel. But at 250Hz, BFI can deliver the same motion clarity as 500Hz normal, without the system challenges on pushing that kind of refresh rate which is a very welcome addition.

OLED VRR Anti-flicker modes are also available in the on-screen menu to help try and reduce any visible flicker you might experience during VRR gaming situations. It does this by limiting the active VRR range to reduce the potential for large swings during gaming situations. It’s great to see more manufacturers looking in to this issue and providing modes that should help reduce the problem.

Availability and pricing

We’re told the AORUS FO27Q5P should be released around July time, but pricing is still being finalised at the moment.

The World’s First 4th Gen WOLED Monitor – the Gigabyte MO27Q28G

Next up and one which was not heavily promoted before the event but which we found particularly exciting was the MO27Q28G monitor which will be the World’s first to use LG.Display’s new 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem WOLED monitor panel! It’s a 27″ sized screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 280Hz refresh rate.

For those who might not know what this is, it’s LG.Display’s latest WOLED technology that has been used on top-end OLED TV’s this year for brighter more efficient performance, and which they’ve been looking to incorporate in to monitor panels. It’s also known as “META 3.0” and it removes the need to use MLA (Micro Lens Array) or MLA+ that’s been used to date, and so it’s a fundamental change to the panel structure and technology as they shift from 3 light-emitting layers to 4 now. We’ve got a whole video on this topic so check that out if you want to know loads more.

The removal of the MLA layer seems to improve the appearance of black in the presence of ambient lighting as well, rather than having a minor purple tint like you’d see on many MLA WOLED monitors in such tests.

Note that “Primary RGB Tandem” refers to the structure of the light emitting layers of the OLED panel (upgraded from 3 to 4 layers now), it does not relate to the sub-pixel layout which we confirmed remains RGWB, albeit the latest improved layout from LG.Display for their WOLED panels. As a result, text clarity is improved a little compared with 27″ 1440p panels that use the older layout, and it brings it on part with models like the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP which has a 27″ 1440p WOLED panel with the new pixel layout too. Although that model does not have the new 4th Gen WOLED structure underneath of course.

We knew LG.Display were working on a 27” 1440p monitor panel for 2025 using this new technology and expected it to offer a 240Hz refresh rate but it turns out its actually going to be 280Hz. It’s quite surprising to see Gigabyte as the first to announce a screen using this actually, as traditionally they’ve been linked only to Samsung Display QD-OLED panels in recent times but they’re diversifying their OLED line-up now which is great news for consumers.

The MO27Q28G also delivers a brighter HDR performance with certification under the HDR 500 True Black tier, and a peak brightness spec of 1500 nits which is up from current WOLED monitor specs of 1300 nits. It also has a spec of 335 nits for full screen white, a reasonable upgrade from common OLED monitors which reach around 270 nits.

In other specs there is a 0.03ms G2G response time spec, 1.5 million:1 contrast ratio, 335 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 10-bit colour depth and a wide colour gamut covering 99.5% DCI-P3. That colour gamut is improved on these new 4th Gen WOLED panels as well. The panel has a standard matte anti-glare coating by the way which looked visually similar to current WOLED monitors in our hands-on time at the event.

The 280Hz refresh rate is supported by adaptive-sync for VRR with the screen expected to be certified under the AMD ‘FreeSync Premium Pro’ and NVIDIA ‘G-sync Compatible’ schemes for launch. The stand offers a full range of tilt, height, swivel and rotate functions. Some modest 2 x 5W integrated speakers are also included. Connectivity on this model includes DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB type-C (with DP Alt mode and 18W power delivery) as well as 2x USB data ports and a headphone jack. PiP and PbP are supported for handling multiple inputs.

We look forward to seeing what these new Gen 4 WOLED panels can bring to the monitor market and apparently this model will be released around July/August time and will be priced at an attractive price point of $499 USD. Keep in mind all pricing discussed in this article is global market pricing, and may be subject to tariffs in the US.

Dual-mode 4K LCDs at an Excellent Price Point

Gigabyte also launched a two new 27” IPS LCD monitors with a 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution, 160Hz refresh rate, and dual-mode support for 1080p at 320Hz for certain faster gaming situations if you need it. The M27UP has a very impressive price point of only $299 USD as well while a white edition, the M27UP ICE, will retail for around $310 USD. Keep in mind all pricing discussed in this article is global market pricing, and may be subject to tariffs in the US.

They feature “Super Speed IPS” technology panels and offer a 1ms G2G response time spec, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits brightness (SDR), 450 nits peak brightness (HDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 10-bit colour depth and a wide colour gamut covering 95% DCI-P3 / 125% sRGB. Adaptive-sync supports the screens for VRR with certification under the AMD ‘FreeSync’ and NVIDIA ‘G-sync Compatible’ schemes.

These dual-mode models boast some top gaming features such as Aim Stabilizer sync, which allows you to use a blur reduction mode at the same time as VRR for gaming. We noted variable overdrive listed within the menu too via their ‘Smart OD’ option which will help in gaming situations, and it’s got a KVM switch and AI Tactical Gaming features too.

Connectivity includes 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1 and 1x USB type-C (with DP Alt mode, data and up to 45W smart power delivery). PiP and PbP modes are supported. There’s also 3x USB data ports and a mic input as well as 2 x 5W integrated speakers. A KVM switch function is also offered on this model. The stand offers a full range of tilt, height, swivel and rotate adjustments.

As we reference, you can even get this screen in a white version if you have a white system and setup which looks really good, and that’s available as the M27UP ICE edition. As we said, the M27UP will have an attractive retail price of $299 USD and will be released in late June. The ICE edition is apparently going to be marginally more, probably around $310 USD we were told.

A New Google Smart TV Monitor

There was another 27” LCD IPS monitor on show, a model which features integrated Smart TV features. The M27QS has a 2560 x 1440 resolution and 180Hz refresh rate so as far as gaming monitors go, this is more modest. But built in to the screen is Google software that offers a massive range of smart TV streaming apps, so you can use the monitor as a crossover between a TV and a desktop monitor. Ideal perhaps for a bedroom or dorm room setup.

It’s got some integrated 2x 5W speakers, a built-in Ethernet port and KVM switch function too so it’s pretty versatile as a docking monitor and there’s a handy remote control makes using the screen, and especially all the built-in apps, much easier, and we found it responsive and intuitive to use in our testing.

In other specs there is 1ms G2G response time spec, 1200:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 8-bit+FRC colour depth and an extended colour gamut covering 90% DCI-P3. Adaptive-sync supports the screen for VRR. Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and USB type-C (with DP Alt mode, data and 18W power delivery). PbP modes are supported but not PiP on this model. There’s also 2x USB data ports, a headphone jack and an RJ45 Ethernet port. The stand offers a range of tilt, height and swivel adjustments.

This model will be released around July/August at an initial promotional price of only $249 USD.

A Mid-tier IPS Gaming monitor

The Gigabyte M27Q2 was also showcased at the event, offering a 27″ sized screen with an IPS technology panel, 2560 x 1440 resolution and 200Hz refresh rate. The model uses Quantum Dot coating to offer a wide colour gamut covering 98% DCI-P3 and includes some top-end features like Aim-stabilizer which allows you to use a strobing blur reduction backlight at the same time as VRR.

In other specs there is 1ms G2G response time spec, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 8-bit+FRC colour depth and an extended colour gamut covering 98% DCI-P3. Adaptive-sync supports the screen for VRR. Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 and USB type-C (with DP Alt mode, data and 18W power delivery). PbP / PiP modes are supported on this model. There’s also 2x USB data ports and a headphone jack. The stand offers a full range of tilt, height, swivel and rotate adjustments.

The M27Q2 is expected to be released in July at around $250 – 300 USD.

A Budget-friendly QD-OLED Monitor

Let’s talk then finally about the other new OLED monitor we saw and that’s the MO27Q2A. This is another 27” sized screen with a QD-OLED technology panel and 2560 x 1440 resolution but with a mid-tier 280Hz refresh rate allowing a very competitive price point for an OLED display. This will hopefully help make them more affordable to the masses.

There is 0.03ms G2G response time spec, 1.5 million:1 contrast ratio, 250nits brightness (SDR), 1000 nits peak brightness (HDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 10-bit colour depth and a wide colour gamut covering 99% DCI-P3. Adaptive-sync supports the screen for VRR and should be certified under the AMD ‘FreeSync Premium Pro’ and NVIDIA ‘G-sync Compatible’ schemes at launch.

Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1 and USB type-C (with DP Alt mode, data and 18W power delivery). PbP / PiP modes are supported on this model. and there are also 2x USB data ports and a headphone jack. The stand offers a full range of tilt, height, swivel and rotate adjustments.

This model will be priced at $499 USD and released in the coming months.

Gigabyte Monitor Features

Gigabyte’s monitor range offer a wide range of additional features which we will talk about here. Most of these apply across their range, although check individual specs if you’re after a particular feature. We thought it would be useful to wrap up by talking a bit about those here.

A wide range of Tactical Features

Gigabyte have also added loads of “AI Tactical” features and gaming functions to their new monitors, functions that can do things like auto-switch the picture mode and control things like crosshairs and black equalizer dynamically to enhance your gaming experience. These include:

  • Tactical Switch 2.0 – allowing you to switch resolutions and screen sizes instantly with one click
  • Tactical Dual-mode – for monitors which support dual-mode functions (e.g. the M27UP) a button allows quick and easy switching between the different configurations. You can easily switch between multiple refresh rates and aspect ratios with a single click. Whether you’re playing AAA or FPS games, you can quickly jump to the optimal settings for peak performance.
  • AI Picture Mode – this function automatically switches to the most suitable display setting for your current usage. Whether you’re watching movies, gaming, or working, the system intelligently detects on-screen content and automatically enhances clarity, brightness and eye strain.
  • AI Black Equalizer – intelligently detects dark areas in the scene and brightens them without overexposing brighter regions.
  • AI Crosshair – Your crosshair shows up right when you need it, no buttons, no delay.
  • Nigh Vision – Enhances visibility across the entire screen, allowing FPS players to easily spot enemies in dark environments.​​
  • Flash Dimming – this utilizes an intelligent detection system to precisely recognize the moment a flashbang detonates, automatically adjusting screen brightness to maintain visual comfort and reduce distractions.

AI OLED Care

As ever, OLED care is a key focus from monitor manufacturers and Gigabyte have their decent range of “AI OLED Care” features available for the OLED monitors in their range. AI OLED Care keeps an eye on bright zones on your screen in real time. If certain areas stay bright for too long, the monitor gradually dims pixels in this area to prevent burn-in. But it doesn’t just react—it remembers. As soon as your monitor is idle or switched off, AI OLED Care automatically runs pixel cleaning—all without interrupting your game or daily use.

To further help mitigate the risks of image retention, Gigabyte have added various thermal management approaches, They have years of expertise in thermal management, crafting a high-efficiency cooling system specifically designed for gamers. This ensures that the monitor remains stable, cool, and durable. It includes features like a custom heatsink, graphene thermal film and four-sided ventilation, all of which means they don’t need to use active cooling fans in their monitors.

A new low profile stand

Their new M series monitors feature a new metal stand design as well, with a very thin profile but a strong and sturdy support for the panel. This provides a small but strong footprint for the new screen.

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