ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" vs Dell E1916HV 19"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
Dell
17 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
72 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This 24-inch monitor is praised for its affordability, solid picture quality for everyday office tasks, and VGA connectivity, which is a must for users with older computers or KVM switches. However, the flimsy stand and lack of HDMI/DVI are noted downsides, and the VGA-only input may disappoint gamers. Setup on a Mac Mini required some adjustments but was ultimately successful.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good picture quality for office tasks
- VGA connectivity for legacy devices
- Lightweight design
- Decent black levels for gaming
Cons
- Flimsy stand
- No HDMI or DVI ports
- VGA-only input limits modern use
- Setup on Mac requires adjustments
- Desktop icons may rearrange on wake
Value for money 6
Vga connectivity 5
Build quality 3
Picture quality 4
Gaming suitability 3
Mac compatibility 2
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | Dell E1916HV 19" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 19" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1366 x 768 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | 85% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 million colors |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W | 14W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 2.99 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.