Gigabyte AORUS FO48U 48" 4K OLED Gaming Monitor (2021)
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Gigabyte AORUS FO48U is a flagship 48-inch 4K gaming monitor in Gigabyte's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit OLED panel.
In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- Rich color reproduction
- Fast 1 ms response time
- 10-bit display panel
- High 95.26 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- Stand lacks ergonomic adjustment
What external reviewers found***
External score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb reflection handling
- Nearly infinite contrast with perfect black uniformity
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Wide viewing angles
- Image remains accurate at an angle
- Near-instantaneous response time
Cons
- Disappointing text clarity
- Doesn't support any dynamic HDR formats like Dolby Vision or HDR10+
- No ergonomic adjustments
- No permanent burn-in
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones), 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; DP Alt Mode), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
N/A
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Drivers | Subwoofer
1 x 20
Speakers
2x 15W
VESA Mount
300 x 300 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
95.26% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.7 in / 43.1 mm w/o stand, 9.89 in / 251.1 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
24.09 in / 611.8 mm w/o stand, 26.58 in / 675.1 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
42.07 in / 1068.5 mm
Weight
14.7 kg / 32 lbs w/o stand , 15 kg / 33 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
48" (47.53 in / 1207.2 mm)
Display Type
OLED, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
98% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB
Pixel Density
92 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.274 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
Eyesafe Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Certified
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Aim Stabilizer Sync, Low Blue Light, Customized Crosshair, Display Stream Compression (DSC) via DP 1.4, Picture-in-Picture, OSD Sidekick, Dashboard, Black Equalizer 1.0, 6-axis color control, Picture-by-Picture, Flicker-free technology, Adaptive-Sync T...
Performance
Power Consumption
325 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Remote control
Debut
2021
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 72%The Gigabyte AORUS FO48U is an excellent monitor overall. The large, high-resolution screen is superb for multitasking or media creation. It's amazing for gaming in SDR and HDR, thanks to the low input lag and near-instantaneous response time. The nearly-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity are excellent for watching videos.
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Pros
- Near-instantaneous response time
- Nearly infinite contrast with perfect black uniformity
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Superb reflection handling
- Wide viewing angles
- High refresh rate
- Image remains accurate at an angle
Cons
- No ergonomic adjustments
- No permanent burn-in
- Disappointing text clarity
- Doesn't support any dynamic HDR formats like Dolby Vision or HDR10+
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References
- ^ Gigabyte AORUS FO48U OLED Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/gigabyte/aorus-fo48u-oled. 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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