ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
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
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
The monitor is highly praised for its brightness, clarity, color accuracy, and suitability for gaming and work-from-home setups. Users report easy plug-and-play setup and great 2K resolution. However, one critical verified review warns that one of two units received a lower 1080p resolution instead of the advertised 1440p, raising concerns about quality control. Minor issues include blank screen during PC boot and uneven backlight spots, but most find it an excellent value.
Pros
- Bright and clear display
- Great 2K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Suitable for both gaming and work
Cons
- Possible resolution mismatch vs advertised
- Uneven backlight spots reported
- Blank screen on PC boot
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | CRUA CR270QQ 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 260 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.63 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
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
