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- Design
- Picture Quality
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Gigabyte AORUS FI32U vs Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3
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Products
Gigabyte AORUS FI32U
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Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size32"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Max Refresh Rate360 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeQD-OLED
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Our Verdict
Gigabyte AORUS FI32U
Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3
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Variants
- AORUS FI32U (32")
- AORUS FO27Q3 (27")
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8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
8.7
9.0
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 7.5
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
-20° to 20°
-20° to 20°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
22.1" (56.1 cm)
21.3" (54.2 cm)
Base Depth
11.5" (29.1 cm)
9.7" (24.6 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
9.1" (23.1 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
24.5 lbs (11.1 kg)
15.8 lbs (7.2 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
32"
27"
Housing Width
28.2" (71.7 cm)
24.0" (61.0 cm)
Housing Height
16.9" (42.8 cm)
14.0" (35.6 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
2.4" (6.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)
11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
0.5" (1.2 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.1
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,095 : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
1,088 : 1
Inf : 1
Local Dimming
2.5
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
No Backlight
SDR Brightness
7.8
7.8
Real Scene
319 cd/m²
319 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
328 cd/m²
1,007 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
335 cd/m²
456 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
337 cd/m²
363 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
338 cd/m²
307 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
338 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
328 cd/m²
1,000 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
334 cd/m²
454 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
336 cd/m²
360 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
337 cd/m²
305 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
337 cd/m²
256 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.002
0.001
Minimum Brightness
43 cd/m²
20 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.8
6.9
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
Real Scene
419 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
418 cd/m²
1,044 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
425 cd/m²
472 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
426 cd/m²
374 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
427 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
427 cd/m²
266 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
416 cd/m²
1,038 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
423 cd/m²
470 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
425 cd/m²
372 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
426 cd/m²
314 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
426 cd/m²
264 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
0.078
Horizontal Viewing Angle
6.9
10
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
37°
70°
Color Washout From Right
37°
70°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
48°
70°
Color Shift From Right
52°
70°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
43°
70°
Brightness Loss From Right
43°
70°
Black Level Raise From Left
25°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
33°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
37°
70°
Gamma Shift From Right
36°
70°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.6
10
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
30°
70°
Color Washout From Above
33°
70°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
43°
70°
Color Shift From Above
60°
70°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
34°
70°
Brightness Loss From Above
36°
70°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
45°
70°
Gamma Shift From Above
54°
70°
Gray Uniformity
7.4
9.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
5.136%
0.566%
50% DSE
0.149%
0.098%
Black Uniformity
6.0
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.913%
0.177%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
2.380%
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.4
9.0
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
99.6%
105.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.75
1.15
Color Temperature (Avg.)
7,269 K
6,503 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.11
2.26
Color dE (Avg.)
2.58
1.06
Contrast Setting
N/A
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
Default
Brightness Setting
30
32
Measured Brightness
139 cd/m²
98 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.7
9.7
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
97.8%
101.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.48
0.55
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,447 K
6,546 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.33
0.36
Contrast Setting
50
50
RGB Settings
100-98-89
96-98-100
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Brightness Setting
16
35
Measured Brightness
100 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.2
9.8
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
98.4%
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
81.3%
95.2%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Custom
HDR Color Gamut
7.4
9.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
86.1%
99.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
63.8%
80.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR
HDR Color Volume
8.2
8.9
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
83.6%
96.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
63.2%
48.3%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR400
HDR
Text Clarity
9.0
7.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
QD-OLED
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
Triangular RGB
Direct Reflections
7.2
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
23.3%
Screen Finish
Matte
Glossy
Ambient Black Level Raise
3.9
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.00 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
3.70
Total Reflected Light
9.1
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
4,585% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
Gradient
9.9
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.8
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
99.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom 1
Reflections
7.0
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Glossy
Total Reflections
5.9%
Indirect Reflections
2.8%
Calculated Direct Reflections
3.1%
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.3
8.4
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
360 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
360 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
360 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
360 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
360 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
144 Hz
360 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
360 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
9.9
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
13
Best CAD
13
Worst CAD
13
Refresh Rate Compliance
9.7
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
87%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
96%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
96%
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Off
No OD Mode
Rise / Fall Time
5.2 ms
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
12.2 ms
0.3 ms
Overshoot Error
0.0%
0 RGB
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
8.0 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
17.9 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
0.0%
0 RGB
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
9.9
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
13
Best 10% CAD
6
Worst 10% CAD
19
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
2.8 ms
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
9.9 ms
0.3 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
No OD Mode
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
10.3%
0 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
26.9%
0 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
3.3 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
13.8 ms
0.5 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
9.9
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
13
Best 10% CAD
6
Worst 10% CAD
18
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.2 ms
0.5 ms
RGB Overshoot
0.0%
0 RGB
Total Response Time
9.8 ms
0.3 ms
First Response Time
5.3 ms
0.3 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Off
No OD Mode
Worst 10% Total Response Time
14.1 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0.0%
0 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 60Hz
9.9
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
13
Best 10% CAD
6
Worst 10% CAD
19
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Off
No OD Mode
First Response Time
5.2 ms
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
12.2 ms
0.3 ms
RGB Overshoot
0.0%
0 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
17.9 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.0 ms
0.5 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0.0%
0 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
N/A
Minimum Frequency
80 Hz
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
204 cd/m²
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
204 cd/m²
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
No BFI
VRR Flicker
6.1
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
4.0 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.7 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.7 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.8
9.1
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.3 ms
2.1 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.9 ms
5.5 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
12.6 ms
13.9 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.4 ms
N/A
Resolution
9.0
7.5
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
140 PPI
109 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
31.5"
Screen Area
423 in²
PS5 Compatibility
10
9.3
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
10
9.3
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
DVI
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
VGA
No
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
2
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
1
Ethernet
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
USB
USB-A Ports
2
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
USB-C Ports
1
1
USB-C Upstream
Yes
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
15W
18W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
Yes
RGB Illumination
Controllable
Presets
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
Yes
Yes
Smart OS
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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