ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Samsung S30B S32B304NWN 32" Black 2022
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
Samsung S30B S32B304NWN 32" Black 2022
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung 32-inch monitor, praising its easy setup, clear image quality, and slim bezel design that works well for multi-monitor setups. A few minor issues were noted: some found the base screws misaligned, the tilt mechanism only works side-to-side, and there is occasional screen tearing during gaming. Overall, it is seen as a great value for productivity and casual use.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Clear image quality
- Slim bezel design
- Great value for price
- VESA mount compatible
Cons
- Base screws misaligned
- Tilt only side-to-side
- Screen tearing during gaming
- Short included cables
- No English instructions
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Samsung S30B S32B304NWN 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 8 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.99 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
Samsung S30B S32B304NWN 32" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average performance (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Samsung S30B S32B304NWN 32" Black 2022 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
