ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025

ASUS
96 Overall Score
vs
SANSUI ES-G34C5 PRO 34" 2025

SANSUI ES-G34C5 PRO 34" 2025

SANSUI
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Refresh rate 4
👍 Response time 3
👍 Gaming performance 5
🤔 Build quality 3
🤔 Value for money 3

SANSUI ES-G34C5 PRO 34" 2025

82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

This SANSUI monitor delivers excellent value for budget-conscious gamers, with a 240Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and a sturdy build. Most users praise its smooth performance and lack of motion blur, though a few note backlight bleed and the absence of built-in speakers as drawbacks. Overall, it's a strong choice for those seeking an affordable ultrawide gaming experience.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Smooth 240Hz performance
  • Vibrant colors and sharp image
  • Sturdy build quality
  • No dead pixels
Cons
  • Backlight bleed in dark scenes
  • No built-in speakers
  • HDR mode locks brightness adjustment
  • Motion blur on black text scrolling
  • Limited to 110 FPS on some setups
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Refresh rate performance 7
👍 Color quality 5
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Backlight bleed 2
👎 Built in speakers 2

Scores

Office
ASUS
88
SANSUI
61
Professional
ASUS
87
SANSUI
59
Gaming
ASUS
86
SANSUI
79
Creative
ASUS
85
SANSUI
61
Entertainment
ASUS
75
SANSUI
73
Portable
ASUS
14
SANSUI
7

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5"SANSUI ES-G34C5 PRO 34"
Display
Size27"34"
Resolution2560 x 14403440 x 1440
Panel TypeQD-OLED★VA
Aspect Ratio16:921:9
Curved✗✓
Curvature—1,500
Screen Finishglossymatte
Performance
Refresh Rate500 Hz★240 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★1 ms
Adaptive SyncG-Sync★FreeSync
Color & HDR
Brightness1000 nits★450 nits
Color Gamut99% DCI-P3sRGB 130%, DCI-P3 97%
Color Depth10-bit★—
HDRDisplayHDR True Black 500HDR400
HDR SupportHDR10★HDR400
Connectivity
HDMI Ports22
DisplayPort12★
USB-C2★—
Speakers✗✗
Headphone Jack✓★—
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓★—
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓★—
Pivot✓★—
VESA Mount100x10075x75
Features
Webcam✗—
Touchscreen✗—
PIP/PBP—✓★
Power65W★—
Weight6.60 kg★7.22 kg

Pros & Cons

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025

  • Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile

SANSUI ES-G34C5 PRO 34" 2025

  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5"

Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativePortableProfessionalEntertainment