ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
HyperX OMEN C2JP4AA 23.8" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
This ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED monitor delivers stunning visuals with its True Black 500 technology, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Gamers praise its 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for buttery-smooth competitive play, while also noting its excellence in single-player titles. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches easily, plus the lack of DisplayPort 2.0 requiring DSC for full performance. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for those with powerful GPUs and a need for speed.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 500Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- 0.03ms response time
- True Black 500 technology
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
Cons
- Glossy screen attracts fingerprints
- Easily scratched OLED panel
- Requires DSC for 500Hz at 1440p
- No DisplayPort 2.0
- High price point
HyperX OMEN C2JP4AA 23.8" Black 2026
The HyperX OMEN 23.8" gaming monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from all five reviewers. Users consistently praise its excellent 180Hz refresh rate, vibrant IPS color accuracy, and solid build quality with an adjustable stand. The Eyesafe certification for reduced blue light is a standout feature for eye comfort. Minor drawbacks include the lack of a DisplayPort cable in the box and the absence of built-in speakers, but these are seen as acceptable trade-offs for the price.
Pros
- Excellent 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant IPS color accuracy
- Solid adjustable stand
- Eyesafe certification for eye comfort
- Good value for the price
Cons
- No DisplayPort cable included
- No built-in speakers
- Joystick control takes getting used to
- Power button hard to locate initially
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" | HyperX OMEN C2JP4AA 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | No |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 65W | 23W★ |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 5.30 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
HyperX OMEN C2JP4AA 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.