Gigabyte already makes some of the best gaming monitors out there, but its upcoming QD-OLED Aorus series of monitors is arguably even more exciting. However, rivals Asus and MSI have a head start when it comes to warranty – which is crucial for a QD-OLED panel that could be prone to burn-in. Gigabyte has now addressed the issue by extending its warranty to match those of the competition.
Gigabyte first introduced the new monitors earlier this year. Initially, all were given a standard one-year warranty. MSI and Asus also insisted on offering a one-year warranty, but not for long. What follows is an interesting look at how all the top brands in the gaming market influence each other.
Shortly after the 2024 displays were revealed, Asus extended the warranty for its QD-OLED displays by up to two years, with burn-in protection. MSI couldn’t be left behind on this one, and actually one-upped Asus by including a three-year warranty while still providing OLED burn-in protection. As a result, Asus has extended its warranty once again, this time up to three years. Meanwhile, Gigabyte’s range remained with just one year of coverage, but that is now changing.
Gigabyte announced that it is also extending the warranty for the following QD-OLED display models: CO49DQ, FO32U2P, FO32U2, FO27Q3, MO34WQC and MO34WQC2. Although Gigabyte didn’t directly mention any additional burn protection, it looks like the warranty will cover it as well.
“The extended three-year warranty aims to provide users with peace of mind and protection against possible board image retention issues, ensuring a flawless gaming and entertainment experience for a longer period of time,” Gigabyte said in its statement, which it later shared. TechPowerUp.
The series looks promising, but it’s not here yet — although we do know the basic specs. Perhaps the most interesting model is the Aorus FO32U2P, which is a 32-inch 4K display with a 240 Hz refresh rate. It stands out because it is the first QD-OLED panel with full UHBR20 (Ultra High Bitrate) DisplayPort 2.1 support. This will give the display a boost in transfer speed, reaching 20 Gbit/s per lane, adding up to a total of 80 Gbit/s. It is currently the only display that can achieve this, at these specifications, without display stream compression (DSC).
The rest of the lineup includes a 49-inch 5,120 x 1,440 144 Hz display, a 32-inch 4K 240 Hz model with DisplayPort 1.4, a 27-inch 1440p 360 Hz model, and two 34-inch 3,404 x 3,440 Hz models. While we know the displays will hit shelves in the first half of 2024, exact release dates and pricing have yet to be announced.
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