Gigabyte MO27Q28G OLED Gaming Monitor Launches in Eurozone

Key Takeaways

1. Gigabyte’s MO27Q28G gaming monitor is expanding availability after its initial launch in China, with pre-orders starting in Europe.
2. The monitor’s price in the US will be $499 initially, increasing to $549, which is 10% higher than earlier estimates.
3. Features include a 1440p resolution, 280 Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of up to 335 nits SDR and 1,500 nits HDR, and 99.5% DCI-P3 color coverage.
4. It has VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and comes with multiple ports.
5. Pre-orders are available in several European countries at varying prices, with Germany pricing starting at €546.

Gigabyte has quietly broadened the reach of its first Tandem OLED gaming monitor after its initial announcement earlier this year. To summarize, the MO27Q28G was first introduced last month in China, and shortly after, Gigabyte mentioned that it would be available in other regions starting September 30.

Price Updates

Not long after that, Gigabyte confirmed that the MO27Q28G would be priced 10% higher than previously anticipated in the US market as well. Now, retailers like Alternate and Proshop have begun to offer the monitor in Europe.

Monitor Features

To provide some context, the MO27Q28G features a 1440p resolution paired with a 280 Hz refresh rate, which is 80 Hz slower compared to the older Aorus FO27Q3 (currently priced at $699.99 on Amazon). Nonetheless, the newer MO27Q28G boasts impressive peak brightness levels of up to 335 nits SDR and 1,500 nits HDR (APL 1.5%), along with 99.5% DCI-P3 color space coverage and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. Additionally, Gigabyte includes a variety of ports.

Pre-Order Details

A week or so earlier than planned, the MO27Q28G is now available for pre-order in Austria, France, Poland, and the Netherlands at various price points. For example, in Germany, the monitor can be purchased for as low as €546, whereas in Austria, it costs just over €600. Currently, Gigabyte intends to initially set the price of the MO27Q28G in the US at $499, with plans to increase it to $549 later on.

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