ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Ingnok YN05B 18.5" Black 2023
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
Ingnok YN05B 18.5" Black 2023
This portable monitor is praised for its lightweight design, ease of setup, and good image quality, making it a great travel companion. However, some users report durability issues like screen cracking under pressure and the monitor failing to power on after a few months. Customer service is highlighted as exceptional, with responsive support resolving problems quickly. A few users note minor drawbacks like settings not being saved and limited Mac compatibility via USB-C.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Good image quality and brightness
- Versatile connectivity with included cables
- Case doubles as a stand
Cons
- Screen may crack under pressure
- Monitor may fail after a few months
- Settings not saved after power off
- Limited Mac compatibility via USB-C
- Speakers are weak
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Ingnok YN05B 18.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 18.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 25 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3/4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 2.58 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Ingnok YN05B 18.5" Black 2023
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average performance (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Ingnok YN05B 18.5" Black 2023 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
