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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for the best competitive gaming experience and don't mind spending more, the Asus provides high refresh rates and low response times, which are crucial for fast-paced games. However, the Gigabyte, being less expensive, offers exceptional color and contrast with its QD-OLED panel that greatly enhances HDR gaming and media consumption. For digital photo editing, both are suitable, but if print photo editing is a priority, the Asus might be the better choice due to its color accuracy. For general productivity and everyday use, both will perform well, but the Gigabyte's superior image clarity might make it more comfortable for prolonged use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Productivity
6.7
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.3
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
9.5
10.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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