ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
The QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time delivers exceptional motion clarity for fast-paced gaming. Its Neo Proximity Sensor and ASUS OLED Care Pro suite actively reduce burn-in risk by switching to a black screen when you step away, while the 99% DCI-P3 gamut and Delta E < 2 ensure color-accurate HDR visuals. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who also demand precise color performance for content creation.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202688/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 praise the monitor's vivid OLED colors, high 240Hz refresh rate, and excellent gaming performance, especially at sale prices around $400. A few note minor drawbacks like price at full retail and compatibility with monitor arms.
- OLED picture quality, deep blacks, and vivid colors are repeatedly called a huge upgrade over IPS/VA panels.
- High 240Hz refresh rate and fast response time deliver smooth competitive gaming experience.
- Price is considered good on sale (~$400) but steep at full retail ($550); value depends on deal.
- One reviewer warns the monitor is not compatible with monitor arms; another notes pixel cleaning doesn't fully prevent burn-in.
- Q1 202696/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praised the monitor's picture quality, colors, brightness, and value, noting it's a great upgrade from IPS. Some mentioned the 400-nit cap and semi-glossy finish, but overall highly recommended.
- Exceptional picture quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high brightness, often described as game-changing from IPS.
- Great value for an OLED with 240Hz and 1440p, considered reasonably priced among competitors.
- Smooth performance with high refresh rate and minimal ghosting, ideal for gaming and flight sims.
- Semi-glossy screen and 400-nit brightness cap noted; some find it fine, others prefer glossy, but not a dealbreaker.
Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 25 |
| Weight | 6.8 kg / 15.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Apple Studio Display XDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 165 | 360 | 500 | 120 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | - |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" | 68.8 | 28.2 | 78.3 | 69.5 | 88.8 | 90.7 | 98.1 | 54.9 | 98.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 77.1 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 74.9 | 90.7 | 96.5 | 97.1 | 95.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.1 | 40.6 | 79 | 69.5 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 99.5 | 87.8 | 95.2 |
| MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 Compare | 99.1 | 58.6 | 79 | 84.7 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 99.9 | 63.8 | 99.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 77.1 | 98.7 | 96.1 | 0 | 90.7 | 56.4 | 99.3 | 95.2 |
| Apple Studio Display XDR Compare | 99.7 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 94.3 | 74.9 | 66.5 | 56.4 | 90.2 | 67.4 |
Usage Scores
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