Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3

Yes, like many Samsung-manufactured QD-OLED panels, the AORUS FO27Q3 incorporates a small, internal fan to prevent the organic compounds from overheating. While it is relatively quiet, some users with sensitive hearing report that they can faintly hear the fan in a completely silent room.

At 27 inches, 1440p provides a pixel density of about 109 pixels per inch, which looks sharp for gaming but slightly less crisp than a 4K display. The benefit is that hitting a native 360Hz refresh rate requires significantly less GPU horsepower than trying to run modern games at 4K.

Yes, it works perfectly fine via HDMI 2.1, but you will be limited by the console's hardware capabilities. The PS5 and Xbox Series X can output 1440p, but they rarely support upscaling to a full 360Hz refresh rate, capping you out at 120Hz in most current-generation titles.

Gigabyte includes several built-in burn-in mitigation features, such as an automatic pixel shift that subtly moves the image, and a logo-dimming feature that darkens static UI elements. The monitor also runs an automatic pixel refresh cycle when turned off or woken from sleep.