ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" dual-mode monitor impresses with its ability to switch between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 324Hz, offering both stunning image quality and ultra-smooth competitive gaming. Users praise the excellent out-of-the-box color calibration, solid build, and useful features like USB-C DP Alt mode and ELMB. Minor drawbacks include the confusing rear button layout and the limited 15W power delivery over USB-C, but overall it is seen as a great value for its price.
Pros
- Excellent out-of-box color calibration
- Dual-mode 4K 160Hz / 1080p 324Hz
- USB-C DP Alt mode
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- Confusing rear button layout
- Limited 15W USB-C power delivery
- Aux port switches audio output
- 1080p mode slightly less sharp
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
This BenQ monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially from Mac users who praise its color accuracy, brightness, and HDR performance. A few minor issues like backlight bleed and coil whine are noted, but most reviewers find it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Accurate colors
- Great brightness
- Excellent HDR performance
- Easy setup
- Good build quality
Cons
- Coil whine noise
- Backlight bleed
- Mediocre speakers
- USB port placement
- Not as good as Apple display
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" | BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 99% Rec. 709, 98% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | 32W |
| Weight | 6.60 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" wins 5 specs while BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" wins 4.
