A WOLED Gaming Monitor Aimed at the Mass Market
Gigabyte’s GO27Q24G is positioning itself as a WOLED gaming monitor that finally caters to budget-conscious players. The 27-inch display uses LG Display’s WOLED panel and delivers a QHD resolution of 2560×1440, a sweet spot for modern GPUs. Its calling card is speed: a 240Hz OLED display with a 0.03ms grey-to-grey response time, designed to keep up with fast-paced shooters and competitive titles without smearing or ghosting. Variable refresh rate support covers both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, helping to eliminate tearing across a wide range of frame rates. With an official price of USD 499 and a listed street price of USD 399 (approx. RM1,880), it undercuts many rival OLED options that typically sit well above the USD 500 mark, pulling high-end panel tech into what is effectively the mainstream budget gaming monitor bracket.
Hyper-Bright WOLED: 1300 Nits with MLA+ and HyperNits
The standout specification for the Gigabyte GO27Q24G is its claimed 1300-nit peak brightness in HDR, a figure that is unusually high for a WOLED gaming monitor at this price level. The panel leverages LG’s MLA+ (Micro Lens Array Plus) technology, which uses microscopic convex lenses inside the screen to redirect light that would otherwise be lost. This improves both peak brightness and energy efficiency, helping the monitor reach 275 nits in SDR and surge to 1300 nits for HDR highlights. Gigabyte layers its own HyperNits processing on top, promising up to a 30% brightness uplift while attempting to preserve highlight detail. Users can pick between HyperNits High for maximum punch or HyperNits Medium for a subtler 20% boost in darker rooms, making the display flexible for everything from daytime productivity to late-night HDR gaming sessions.
HDR400, Deep Blacks and a Glossy RealBlack Finish
Beyond raw luminance, the GO27Q24G aims to deliver convincing HDR through DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification. This standard prioritises deep black levels and precise shadow detail, playing directly to WOLED’s strengths. The panel covers 99% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and supports 10-bit colour depth, allowing it to output up to 1.07 billion colours with smooth gradients and vivid saturation. Gigabyte’s RealBlack Glossy coating is designed to maintain those inky blacks and perceived contrast while limiting reflections that glossy panels typically struggle with. The result, on paper, is a screen that can simultaneously offer high-contrast imagery and strong highlight brightness without washed-out tones. For gamers and content consumers alike, that combination should make HDR scenes—from neon-soaked cityscapes to dark horror corridors—look more convincing than what’s achievable on most budget LCD-based monitors.
Design, Connectivity and Burn-In Protection for Everyday Use
Gigabyte has paired the GO27Q24G’s premium panel with a practical, gamer-friendly chassis. A four-sided borderless design removes the traditional bottom chin, creating a clean glass front that suits multi-monitor and minimalist setups. The compact metal stand offers 130mm of height adjustment, tilt from -5° to 21°, 90° pivot and 15° swivel, giving flexibility for both desk and side setups. Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C input with display alt mode and 15W power delivery, plus a 3.5mm audio jack, covering PCs, consoles and laptops. To ease long-term ownership anxieties, Gigabyte integrates AI OLED Care, an algorithm-based set of protections that aim to reduce burn-in risk, backed by a three-year burn-in warranty. Combined with tactical gaming features such as motion blur reduction and shadow enhancement, the monitor is clearly tuned for everyday gaming use, not just spec-sheet bragging rights.
Democratising High-End WOLED for Budget Gamers
OLED and WOLED gaming monitors have traditionally remained stuck in the premium tier, with many 27-inch models staying well above USD 500 even as prices slowly fell. By launching the GO27Q24G at USD 399 (approx. RM1,880), Gigabyte is aggressively pushing 240Hz WOLED technology into the budget gaming monitor category. The combination of a 0.03ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate, glossy WOLED panel, 1300-nit peak brightness and modern VRR support creates a feature mix that previously demanded a significantly higher investment. For competitive gamers, the low latency and fast refresh are the main draw; for single-player and cinematic fans, the HDR brightness and deep blacks are equally compelling. While long-term burn-in behaviour and real-world brightness will need independent testing, on paper the GO27Q24G signals a meaningful step toward democratizing high-end display experiences, making truly premium visual performance more attainable for a wider audience.