Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2 review

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ForQD-OLED absolutely rocksCrispy 4K resolutionSeriously speedyAgainstComplicated to live withCalibration needs a tweak

ForQD-OLED absolutely rocksCrispy 4K resolutionSeriously speedy

AgainstComplicated to live withCalibration needs a tweak

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Indeed, for some time, the basic proposition of combining 4K pixel density with OLED image quality has promised something akin to the ultimate in PC display tech. And neither theAsus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDMnor theAlienware 32 AW3225QFdisappointed. We love 32 inches of 4K OLED goodness.

(Image credit: Future)Screen size:32-inchResolution:3,840 x 2,160Brightness:250 nits full screen, 1,000 nits max HDRColor coverage:99% DCI-P3Response time:0.03msRefresh rate:240HzHDR:DisplayHDR 400 True BlackFeatures:Samsung QD-OLED 3rd Gen panel, Adaptive Sync, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C with 18W PDPrice:$1,099|£1,258

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Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2

Screen size:32-inchResolution:3,840 x 2,160Brightness:250 nits full screen, 1,000 nits max HDRColor coverage:99% DCI-P3Response time:0.03msRefresh rate:240HzHDR:DisplayHDR 400 True BlackFeatures:Samsung QD-OLED 3rd Gen panel, Adaptive Sync, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C with 18W PDPrice:$1,099|£1,258

At least, the USB-C would be an advantage if the power delivery wasn’t limited to just 18W, which limits its utility rather a lot. For the record, there is an alternative FO32U2P model which ups the USB-C power delivery to 65W and upgrades the Displayport interface to 2.1 spec while also supporting Displayport out and daisychaining. Even this non-P model has full KVM switch capability, too, which is nice to see, however.

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Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2

Styling and build quality wise, this is a pretty nicely put together monitor with a fully adjustable stand, including rotate into portrait mode. That said, the power supply is external, which isn’t our favourite and generally adds to clutter, not to mention the risk of misplacing the PSU.

The styling is a little on the gamery side, with some inevitable if slightly half-hearted RGB lighting accents on the rear. But it’s a slick enough looking thing. Just bear in mind that the bezels are more medium sized than super slim.

Up to a point that’s an inevitable consequence of QD-OLED tech and the need for some spare pixels around the edge to accommodate pixel shift, or slightly moving the whole image around the screen periodically as one of several anti burn-in mitigation measures.

Forget about text fringing, it’s not an issue on these high-DPI OLEDs.

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Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2

But what of the image quality? Just like the 4K OLED competition, the basic combination of good pixel density with OLED panel tech is just plain fabulous. Forget about text fringing, it’s not an issue on these high-DPI OLEDs.

This monitor makes any LCD panel feel dated and slightly clunky in terms of everything from contrast and viewing angles to pixel response. We really are honing in on perfecting the art of 2D display tech with these 4K OLEDs. They’re bloody gorgeous.

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That said, the slightly wonky warmth aside, both the default SDR and HDR modes are otherwise very nicely calibrated. You can run this monitor in HDR mode full time and still enjoy punchy, largely accurate SDR colours, which saves you jumping between modes.

Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2

As with other monitors in this class, there are a fairly baffling array of HDR mode options. However, the default HDR mode gives good results and there’s arguably little call to fiddle with the others.

If you do that, there is just a little brightness variance as you resize, say, a mostly white browser window. But it’s limited enough not to be a distraction. Ultimately, as with other 32-inch 4K OLEDs—and frankly every other OLED—we’d prefer a tiny bit more full-screen brightness headroom. But these latest panels are definitely closing in on brightness levels we can get behind.

Time to get schooled up in OLED care.(Image credit: Future)

Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2

But make no mistake, this monitor is stunning. The HDR experience in-game is out of this world. The lighting control and contrast are something else. Sure, Cyberpunk with HDR and ray-tracing set to full reheat looks spectacular. But even playing CS:GO is a bit special thanks to the pixel response and 240Hz refresh rate.

You will, of course, need quite the GPU make the most of the latter with any remotely demanding game. And in that regard, not to mention the $1,099 price, this is still a pretty niche product.

Buy if…✅You want 4K OLED awesomeness for less money:At $1,099, this OLED panel is still pricey. But it’s the cheapest 4K model we’ve reviewed.

Buy if…

✅You want 4K OLED awesomeness for less money:At $1,099, this OLED panel is still pricey. But it’s the cheapest 4K model we’ve reviewed.

Don’t buy if…

On the other hand, it has quite a bit more usability bandwidth than, say, a 27-inch 1440p OLED. Those panels really suffer in terms of text rendering thanks to the low pixel density and non-standard sub-pixel structure. And that makes them a lot less usable as all-round computing devices.

In many regards, this is the pick of the new 4K OLED brigade. You get the same 4K 240Hz QD-OLED tech for less money, while avoiding the connectivity limitations of the Alienware. It’s also flat rather than curved, which we think most gamers will prefer on a conventional 16:9 as opposed to ultrawide panel.

So, our only hesitation is the slightly over-warm calibration. It’s one of those snags that will vary in its significance on an entirely subjective basis. In-game, you barely notice it. On the desktop it’s a little more apparent. But either way, it’s just enough to prevent this otherwise excellent monitor from slotting in right at the top of the 4K OLED segment.

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