The influx of gaming monitors sporting quantum dot organic light emitting-diode (QD-OLED) panels continues with the launch of Gigabyte’s Aorus MO27U2, a 27-inch display with a respectable specs sheet. It may not necessarily rise to the “groundbreaking” status that Gigabyte pitches in its press release (more on that in a bit), but depending on how pricing shakes out, this could be an intriguing option.
Whereas the AW2725D is a 1440p display, however, Gigabyte’s MO27U2 sports a 4K (3840×2160) resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate. It’s also a FreeSync Premium display with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility to boot. Gigabyte latches onto the latter bit in its press release, noting that it offers “seamless integration” with NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.
As for the image quality, QD-OLED monitors are typically stunners. In this instance, Gigabyte claims a delta E≤2, 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, and Pantone Validation. We’ll have to wait for reviews to see how it truly fares, but OLED technology in general rarely disappoints.
“The Gigabyte MO27U2 integrates the Graphene Thermal Film Technology and four-way airflow design to ensure stable performance even during extended use. Combined with its exclusive Gigabyte OLED Care, an AI-based panel protection system that prevents burn-in, and a comprehensive thermal management system, this monitor is engineered to extend display longevity while delivering a consistently vibrant viewing experience,” Gigabyte says.
Gigabyte also backs the display with a 3-year warranty that includes burn-in coverage.The only caveat there is the fine print indicates, “Warranty terms may vary by region,” so that’s something to double-check if you live outside the United States.
Other notable specs include DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, 1,000 nits of max brightness, a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, and ClearMR 13000 certification. As for the I/O setup, you’re looking two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.4 input, 1x USB Type-C (Alternate Mode; upstream port, Power Delivery up to 18W), 2x USB 3.2 downstream ports, 1x USB 3.2 upstream port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also features a pair of built-in 5W speakers.