ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Dell SE2726HS 27" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
Dell SE2726HS 27" Black 2026
The Dell SE2726HS is a 27-inch 1080p IPS monitor that delivers vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, and a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, making it a great value for both productivity and casual gaming. Users praise its excellent stand with height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, as well as its eye comfort features. However, it lacks built-in speakers, a webcam, and USB ports, and some users experienced artifacts when adjusting refresh rates on older computers.
Pros
- Vibrant IPS colors and wide viewing angles
- Smooth 144Hz refresh rate with FreeSync
- Excellent adjustable stand (height, tilt, swivel)
- Eye comfort certification reduces strain
- Easy assembly with included tools
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- No webcam or USB ports
- 1080p resolution on 27" screen has modest pixel density
- Refresh rate artifacts on older computers
- No DisplayPort or headphone jack
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Dell SE2726HS 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | false |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 5.38 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Dell SE2726HS 27" Black 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (73rd percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Pricing
Dell SE2726HS 27" Black 2026 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
