Gigabyte GO27Q24G - The Most Affordable WOLED I’ve Reviewed!

Gigabyte GO27Q24G — Summary

Key specifications and features

• Display: 27-inch LG WOLED panel with MLA+ technology, 2560 × 1440 resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and a claimed 0.03 ms gray-to-gray response time.
• Coating: Glossy “Real Black” coating with an anti-reflective optical layer. The screen remains reflective, but the reviewer found it less reflective when viewed straight on than the Gigabyte MO27Q2A’s QD-OLED panel.
• Brightness and contrast: Typical brightness of 275 nits, with HDR peak brightness listed at up to 1,300 nits. It is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified and has a claimed 1.5-million-to-one contrast ratio.
• Color: Gigabyte claims 99% DCI-P3 coverage. The reviewer measured 94% in both native and DCI-P3 modes, but still described the image as vibrant.
• Ports: DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 15 W power delivery, and a headphone jack. There are no built-in speakers or USB hub.
• Stand and mounting: 130 mm of height adjustment, ±15° swivel, -5°/+21° tilt, and 90° pivot in one direction. Supports 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting.
• Warranty: Includes a factory calibration report and a three-year warranty that covers burn-in.
• Gaming features: G-SYNC compatibility, FreeSync Premium Pro, OLED VRR anti-flicker, and VESA ClearMR 13000. Gigabyte’s “Ultra Clear” motion mode requires VRR to be disabled.

Picture quality and performance

The reviewer found SDR performance comparable to other OLED monitors, with deep blacks, vibrant color, strong HDR, and excellent motion clarity.

In response-time testing, the average perceived response time was 0.9 ms, with a best result of 0.5 ms and a worst result of 1.4 ms. The average visual response rating was 95.76. The reviewer cautioned that the monitor’s always-on average-picture-level stabilization may have affected the results, but considered the display very fast regardless.

HDR includes several presets, including HDR Game, Movie, Vivid, and Peak 1300, along with adjustable brightness, contrast, light/dark enhancement, and shadow boost. The reviewer preferred HDR True Black 400, which he felt looked slightly crisper and more vibrant.

Text looked good to the reviewer. He noticed some pixelation typical of a 1440p, 27-inch display, but little text fringing; he said QD-OLED monitors he had recently reviewed showed more fringing.

The monitor also has extensive OLED-care options, including automatic pixel cleaning, pixel shift, logo and corner dimming, dynamic brightness control, and tone management. The reviewer liked that pixel cleaning is handled automatically.

The on-screen menu offers multiple picture presets and color controls, game-assist tools, Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture, and screen-size and resolution options. Its tactical switch can quickly change the display size or resolution. The reviewer especially liked being able to customize the background color when using a smaller display area.

Gigabyte Control Center provides software access to many monitor settings and game-assist features.

Consoles

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can use 4K upscaling, as well as 1440p or 1080p, at 60 or 120 Hz, with HDR, VRR, and Auto Low Latency Mode.

The Xbox Series X’s Dolby Vision is not supported. The reviewer noted that PlayStation’s video-transfer-rate adjustment applies only in 4K.

Comparisons

The GO27Q24G is the WOLED model. Removing the final “G” from the model name refers to a different monitor with a Samsung QD-OLED panel. The reviewer stressed that the panels and manufacturers differ despite similar-looking base specifications.

Compared with the Gigabyte MO27Q2A QD-OLED, the GO27Q24G is slimmer, has a frameless front design, and has a less reflective coating when viewed head-on. Both monitors are passively cooled; the MO27Q2A has a slightly thicker rear design.

The reviewer said WOLED generally offers higher peak brightness than QD-OLED, though he did not find the claimed color-gamut advantage in his measurements.

He praised Gigabyte’s customization and OLED-care features, comparing the brand favorably with ROG. He also noted that some competing monitors offer fewer OLED-care settings or lack Gigabyte’s Ultra Clear mode and related certification.

At the time of the review, the GO27Q24G was listed at about $400, with a normal price of $500. The MO27Q2A was more expensive at the time, partly after its price rose following a quick sellout. Comparable QD-OLED options were generally around $350–$450.

Drawbacks and considerations

• The measured DCI-P3 coverage was five percentage points short of Gigabyte’s 99% claim. The reviewer repeated the test and continued to get 94%.
• The glossy coating still reflects windows and lights, especially from side angles and in dark scenes. The reviewer advised people with bright rooms to consider whether reflections would bother them.
• USB-C is limited to video input and modest charging. There is no KVM switch, USB hub, or higher-wattage charging for laptops or handheld devices.
• There are no built-in speakers or RGB lighting. The reviewer did not personally miss these features but acknowledged they may matter to some buyers.
• Gigabyte’s inconsistent use of terms such as “color gamut,” “color space,” and “saturation” in its specifications may confuse buyers.
• The reviewer could not confirm whether the panel uses true 10-bit color or 8-bit plus FRC.
• As with OLEDs generally, burn-in remains a long-term risk. The reviewer felt the care features and sensible use can help extend panel life, but noted that static content and disabled protections increase the risk.

Verdict

The reviewer considered the GO27Q24G a strong, affordable OLED monitor with excellent speed, rich image quality, extensive customization, and particularly good OLED-care features. At roughly $400 when reviewed, he recommended it, unless the glossy finish, lack of a USB hub or KVM, or another missing extra is a deal-breaker. He did not give it a formal numerical rating.

Speaker perspective

Stephen, the reviewer, provided the assessment and test results. He generally recommended the monitor while flagging the color-gamut measurement discrepancy and glossy reflections as the main caveats.