Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P
2024
Type
QD-OLED Monitor
Price
$1249.99
Gigabyte has made quite a name for itself in the gaming monitor segment over the past few years. They are offering an extensive portfolio of options in their monitor segment, both Gigabyte, & the premium AORUS offerings. Ranging from curved to ultra-fast refresh rates & sizes ranging from 24″ to the top 48″ big format gaming displays, they have got an option for almost everyone.
The company also has a vast array of OLED options in 27, 32, 34, and 49″ options but one model stands out from the rest and that’s the AORUS FO32U2P which is a design that stands at the top, offering the best specifications among the OLED lineup. Gigabyte gave us the opportunity to try and test the new model so here it is, our impressions and review of the FO32U2P.
In terms of specifications, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P is a 4K QD-OLED monitor with a screen size of 31.5″ accommodated in a 32″ shell. The monitor comes in a flat panel design which is great for those who have been looking for such designs in an era where curved panels are oversaturating the market. The screen itself comes in a glossy finish and has an anti-reflection surface to prevent glaring issues which are common on glossy designs. The total display viewing real-estate measures 699.48 x 394.73mm.
Diving deeper into the operation specifications, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P features a max resolution support of 3840 x 2160 (UHD) commonly referred to as 4K. The Pixel Pitch is 0.181 x 0.181mm and the contrast ratio is 1.5M:1 with a maximum brightness of 250 cd/m2 (SDR) and HDR brightness of up to 1000 nits. The monitor is rated to provide 10-bit (1.07B) colors and has a VESA certification of ClearMR 13000 and DisplayHDR True Black 400. The monitor comes with a factory-calibrated range of Delta E<2.
Lastly, we have to talk about the response time and the refresh rate. Being a DP2.1 (UHBR20) design, the monitor is rated at up to 240Hz at its 4K resolution and has a response time of 0.03ms (Gray-To-Gray). The monitor comes with support for AMD Freesync Premium Pro support and is also G-Sync compatible.
On paper, the specifications for the Gigabyte G24F are as follows:
- Resolution: 3840×2160
- Diagonal Size: 31.5″
- Panel type: QD-OLED
- Panel Backlight: OLED
- Response time: 0.03ms
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Viewing angle: 178/178
- Brightness: 250 cd/m2 (TYP)
- Color depth: 10-bit
- Native contrast: 1.5M:1
- Height Adjustment: 130mm
- Tilt: -5 degrees ~ +5-+20 degrees
The IO ports on the monitor include:
- 2x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DP2.1 (UHBR20/in)
- 1x DP1.4 (HBR3/out)
- 1x miniDP 2.1 (UHBR20)
- 1x USB Type-C (PD65W, Alt)
- 2x USB 3.2 (Downstream)
- 1x USB 3.2 (Upstream)
- 1x Earphone Jack
- 1x Microphone Jack
Other features of the AORUS FO32U2P include two 5W speakers and a range of exclusive features such as a Tactical Switch, Daisy Chain Support, KVM, 6-axis color control, RGB Fusion 2.0, HDMI-CEC, OSD Sidekick, and more. The monitor has a maximum power consumption of 78W with a power saving mode of <0.5W and a Power Off mode rating of <0.3W. The monitor uses a standard AC adapter with a voltage range of 100-240V (50/60Hz).
Since this is quite a hefty panel, we should also mention the exact dimensions so gamers & users who plan on buying it can ensure that they have proper room on their desks to accommodate the FO32U2P. The gaming monitor measures 718.3×613.6×158.6mm with the standard and weighs 8.53kg.
Gigabyte FO32U2P QD-OLED Gaming Monitor: First Look and Aesthetics
The Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P comes in a large package which is to be expected since this is a 32″ gaming monitor. The front side has a picture of the monitor itself along with its model number, its size, and its maximum resolution.
The back of the package has a picture of the backside of the monitor with the sides listing the new features and specs that you can expect from this flagship offering. The package also comes with an easy carry handle which is very convenient.
Opening the package, you are first met with the accessories which include the feet, the power adapter with its power cable, and a set of HDMI and DP cables. The DP2.1 cable in the package supports the full 80 Gbps (VESA DP80) bandwidth that this gaming monitor is advertised to offer.
Underneath this foam packaging is another foam container that houses the monitor itself along with the stand. Gigabyte has paid extra attention to securing the monitor in a foam package to avoid any damage during shipping.
The stand attaches to the feet with relative ease. All you need to do is flip the metal level, attach the stand to the mounting bracket, and rotate the lever until it’s secured.
The stand looks modern and has a large cut in the center through which you can route cables but its intended purpose is to move the panel up and down. The monitor installation to the stand is also super easy with a simple lock press holding the entire thing in place. You can press the same lock to remove the panel from the stand.
At first glance, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P looks spectacularly premium with a large flat, and glossy 32″ finish which makes me fall in love with flat monitor designs again after being accustomed to curved gaming monitors for years.
The side profile of the gaming monitor itself is super slim. The large chassis on the back of the panel houses the components and the heatsink along with the IO panel.
On the top of this compartment, you can spot several exhaust vents which are used to dissipate heat out of the monitor chassis. A large LED bar is also seen on the top.
The bottom of the monitor has a large “AORUS” logo and you can also see the four buttons which are used to power up or power down the monitor through a long press while a single press of the same button brings up the settings panel which can be navigated through the navigation buttons on the sides.
Firing up the gaming monitor, you can see several LEDs light up including the aforementioned top LED accent bar which has a nice “AORUS” logo in the center.
The overall look and feel when the monitor is running is insanely good and you can see the colors pop out with amazing blacks and great contrast on the screen.
For the ergonomic perfectionists out there, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P comes with several modes allowing users to Swivel (-20/+20 degrees), Pivot (+90 degrees clock-wise), Tilt (-5/+20 degrees) and adjust the height by up to 130mm.
The ports on the backside include two HDMI 2.1, 1 DP 2.1, 1 Mini-DP, 1 DP-Out, a USB Type-C, two USB 3.2 Type-A, 1 USB Type-B, a microphone and audio jack, and a DC in port.
Gigabyte FO32U2P QD-OLED Gaming Monitor: OSD
Coming to the OSD, in Standby mode, the monitor gives you the option to select from the type of output you have it plugged in with. The options include HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DP, Mini-DP, and the Type-C port. The “Other” settings gives you the option to select between the HDMI/DP modes, enable or disable the USB 3.2 and Type-C support, and reset the monitor to its default configuration.
The main OSD gives you the option to select between the Settings, OLED Care, Game Assist menus or power off the device.
First, we have to go into the OLED Card menu which gives users the option to check the status of their monitor. It displays the usage time which in our case was “51 hours” out of the factory which means the monitor was factory tested and you can also start the Pixel Clean mode to clear up the extra gargle. The settings within this menu include Pixel Clean, Static Control, Pixel Shift, APL Stabalize, Sub-logo DIM, Corner DIM, and Reset settings.
The Game Assist menu gives you options such as Game Info which allows you to enable the gaming time, and gaming counter, display the refresh rate, and change the location of the info panel. You can also manually place a crosshair with four different styles to choose from, a great option for FPS gamers who want to fine-tune their play styles. The Tactical Switch mode gives you the dual-mode option to change the screen from a 32 UHD format to a 24 FHD format. Other options include the Eagle Eye, Dashboard, and Display alignment settings.
The settings menu provides another unique set of options such as enabling super-resolution which lets you upscale from 0 to 100%, and the ability to enable or disable Freesync Premium Pro. The picture settings let you configure Brightness, Contrast, 6-axis color, color vibrance, sharpness, Gamma, and color temperature to a pre-configured profile or a custom profile. The same is the case with the Display options which lets you change the RGB range, enable Daisy Chain functionality, & KVM.
Lastly, there are the other settings options that let you enable/disable Auto Power Off, LED indicator, RGB LED, Type-C compatibility, and also display the HDMI/DP versions. This is a very feature-packed list of options being handed out by Gigabyte.
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P Gaming Monitor: Display and Performance
Coming to the display aspects and performance, particularly in gaming, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P gaming monitor is designed around the 4K UHD segment, and as such, it offers a refresh rate of 240 Hz. It comes with a backlight of up to 250 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1.5M:1. The QD-OLED design offers some brilliant color accuracy.
I first wanted to try out gaming on the QD-OLED monitor but was delighted to see the colors even with HDR disabled. The OLED panel shines even in non-gaming environments such as browsing the web, looking at images and video quality was also superb.
The Gigabyte FO32U2P also offers great sRGB color accuracy with solid white accuracy and a peak measured brightness of 100 cd/m2.
Gaming on the FO32U2P was simply put amazing. Maybe it’s because this is the first QD-OLED panel that I have tried out and also the fact that I have been using curved monitors for many years now. Playing Doom Eternal at an unlocked frame rate with everything cranked out with DLSS enabled on an RTX 4090 was pumping out over 300 FPS and the 240Hz refresh rate felt super smooth versus the previous 165 Hz monitor that I was using. The gameplay was super-fluid and the same goes for other games such as Forza Horizon 5 which looks spectacular with many colors poping out. There was zero instance where I felt any sort of input lag or the screen being unresponsive.
The best part is that I hardly had to settle for a sweet spot since the Gigabyte factory-calibrated settings did a well-done job, meaning I had more time enjoying the screen than tinkering about the endless amount of tuning options that the screen offers within its OSD.
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P QD-OLED Gaming Monitor: Conclusion
My first encounter with a QD-OLED has opened up my mind. QD-OLED is the future and Gigabyte has a fantastic monitor in the form of its FO32U2P which offers a stunning 4K QD-OLED design in a 32″ form factor with a 240Hz refresh rate and support for DP 2.1 with the full 80 Gbps bandwidth.
Things I liked about the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P QD-OLED Monitor:
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED Design
- A 240Hz refresh rate with fast response time
- Very low input lag
- Overall looks and feels are very futuristic
- Great IO with DP 2.1 (Up To 80 Gbps)
- Amazing Gaming Experience
- Loaded OSD With lots of tuning options
- Deep blacks and great color accuracy
Things I would love to see:
- A lower price tag
- Spending less time in tuning for my perfect play style
As for the price, I have noticed that many 32″ 4K QD-OLED monitors of similar specs fall within the same $1200-$1400 US price range, and currently, the FO32U2P is priced at $1249, a $50 US cut-off its official MSRP of $1300 US. It’s a small drop but we are getting close to that sub-$1000 US price for these amazing monitors. I just want to say that once you go QD-OLED, you are never going to look back. Now I just want GPU makers to come up with more powerful graphics cards with proper DP2.1 support to make use of these monitors and give us 4K 240Hz gaming performance out of the box.
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