ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
The monitor is highly praised for its brightness, clarity, color accuracy, and suitability for gaming and work-from-home setups. Users report easy plug-and-play setup and great 2K resolution. However, one critical verified review warns that one of two units received a lower 1080p resolution instead of the advertised 1440p, raising concerns about quality control. Minor issues include blank screen during PC boot and uneven backlight spots, but most find it an excellent value.
Pros
- Bright and clear display
- Great 2K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Suitable for both gaming and work
Cons
- Possible resolution mismatch vs advertised
- Uneven backlight spots reported
- Blank screen on PC boot
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" | CRUA CR270QQ 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 260 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 75W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.44 kg | 4.63 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
