ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
89 Overall Score
vs
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
Samsung
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung 27" S3 IPS monitor receives strong praise for its crisp picture quality, smooth 100Hz refresh rate, and easy setup. Users highlight its value for work and light gaming, though note the lack of built-in speakers and a power cord issue with open-box purchases. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, stylish monitor with excellent customer service support.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Easy setup
- Slim and sleek design
- Great value for money
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Power cord missing in open-box purchases
- Power jack faces wall when wall-mounted
Picture quality 3
Refresh rate 2
Ease of setup 3
Design 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 1
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | Samsung S30GD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | 72% CIE1931 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | None |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 2.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.