Gigabyte said "hold my beer" - Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P
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Check out the FO32U2P and more at: aorus.shop Plouffe is back at it again with yet another QD-OLED monitor unboxing, this time featuring Gigabyte and their FO32U2P, which features a DisplayPort 2.1 input. Will this one make him regret his purchase (again)? Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:16 Unboxing 4:12 Peel of the century 4:46 Monitor overview 5:40 I/O 6:54 Using the FO32U2P 7:29 It has speakers! 7:50 HDR goodness and OSD menu 10:13 Gaming 10:57 LABs results 12:29 Current GPUs lack UHBR20 13:37 Pricing 14:30 Other Gigabyte monitors 15:48 Outro
Gigabyte’s FO32U2P is introduced with a bold premise, aiming to push the limits of OLED gaming displays by offering 4K resolution at 240 Hz with DisplayPort 2.1. The host quickly frames the context, noting the challenge of using such high bandwidth without compression and explaining the expectations for real-world performance. The unboxing segment reveals the large stand, cable assortment, and the shipper’s packaging, highlighting the 80 GB/s DP 2.1 capabilities and the unit’s 32-inch form factor. The initial build quality is discussed in detail, with emphasis on the dual-column stand design, tidy cable management, and the thoughtful back-access slit for easier setup. The host also points out the three-year warranty and the presence of a screen protector on the panel, framing these as reassurance features for OLED burn-in concerns. By the end of the opening act, the monitor is prepped for a hands-on test drive, positioning the FO32U2P as a premium-yet-accessible option in the OLED segment.
Topics · technology · gadgets · monitors · gaming · oled · displayport
Questions answered
- What makes the FO32U2P stand out among OLED monitors?
- The FO32U2P stands out for offering 4K at 240 Hz with DP 2.1 input, the only option in its class to enable that bandwidth. It also includes KVM, multiple inputs including HDMI 2.1 and DP 2.1, a robust stand, a screen protector, and a three-year warranty, all aimed at high-end gaming scenarios and OLED burn-in mitigation.
- What is the biggest caveat about using DP 2.1 on this monitor?
- The biggest caveat is that the DP 2.1 bandwidth on the Fo32U2P and the current GPUs may still require active or short-distance cabling to reach full 4K 240 Hz without compression, and the actual available bandwidth depends on the GPU and cable quality.