Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Despite some delivery and packaging issues reported by one user, the ASUS VA279HAL monitor is highly praised for its value, ease of setup, and eye-care features like low blue light and flicker-free screen. Users appreciate the crisp picture, stable stand with height and tilt adjustments, and the inclusion of an HDMI cable. The built-in speakers are considered weak, and on-screen controls are a bit fiddly, but overall this is seen as a solid, affordable work monitor.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Low blue light / flicker-free
- Stable stand with height tilt
- Crisp and clear picture
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Awkward on-screen controls
- Damaged packaging in some cases
- Long shipping time reported
- Colors slightly less vibrant than older model
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | ASUS VA279HAE 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 45W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 5.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
