Katarzyna Petru
Gigabyte joins the manufacturers who are focusing heavily on OLEDs in 2026. During the announcement of new models, the company showcased several next-generation QD-OLED monitors, including a variant with V-Stripe pixels, as well as the long-awaited glossy WOLED monitor. This is a response to the changes initiated by Samsung Display and LG Display, which have finally begun to address the biggest issues of OLEDs for work and gaming.
34” QD-OLED with V-Stripe and 360 Hz
The most interesting novelty is Gigabyte MO34WQC36. This is a 34-inch ultrawide monitor (21:9) with a resolution of 3440 × 1440, based on the latest QD-OLED panel with a V-Stripe RGB pixel layout. This new configuration significantly improves text sharpness and detail, making the monitor not just a gaming and multimedia device, but also suitable for work. The specification is impressive:
360 Hz
0.03 ms response time
HDR
99% DCI-P3
up to 1300 nits peak brightness
HDMI 2.1 (full bandwidth) and DisplayPort 2.1
This model also features a new anti-reflective layer QD-OLED 2026, which Gigabyte calls ObsidianShield. The manufacturer promises up to 40% deeper blacks in bright environments and fewer color casts – exactly the issue that OLED users have complained about for years.
Next QD-OLED Monitors
Gigabyte also presented the MO32U24, a 32-inch 4K (3840 × 2160) monitor with QD-OLED and a refresh rate of 240 Hz. This model also received the ObsidianShield coating, but it does not utilize the V-Stripe system – it is a classic next-generation QD-OLED. Also in the lineup is the MO27Q2A ICE – a 27-inch gaming monitor in a white housing. It has a resolution of 2560 × 1440, 280 Hz, HDR, 99% DCI-P3, and brightness up to 1000 nits. However, it is an older QD-OLED panel, without V-Stripe and without the new anti-reflective layer.
Shiny WOLED – finally without matte
Finally, something many have been waiting for: Gigabyte MO27Q28GR, a 27-inch monitor with a shiny WOLED panel (Tandem OLED). This is a clear signal that monitor manufacturers are beginning to move away from matte coatings that suppress contrast and colors. Specifications:
2560 × 1440
280 Hz
0.03 ms
HDR
99.5% DCI-P3 and 84% BT.2020
up to 1500 nits peak brightness
RealBlack Glossy coating
This is a very good alternative for those who want "TV" quality OLED images on their desk, without the compromises typical of matte screens.
Availability and Competition
All new Gigabyte OLED monitors for 2026 come with a 3-year burn-in warranty, which is slowly becoming the standard in the premium segment. The equipment will be available for sale later in 2026 – prices are not yet known. The new models will compete directly with OLEDs from Asus, Acer, LG, Dell, and Samsung, which also showcased their new products at CES 2026. One thing is certain: 2026 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking year for OLED monitors – both for gaming and for work.
Source: flatpanelshd
