ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
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
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
This 240Hz VA monitor delivers excellent contrast, vibrant colors, and smooth gameplay, making it a top choice for budget-conscious gamers. Users praise its easy setup and great value, especially when purchased on sale. However, the built-in speakers are very quiet, the settings menu can be tricky to navigate, and some users note minor ghosting or a slightly washed-out color balance out of the box.
Pros
- Excellent contrast ratio
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
- Vibrant colors
Cons
- Very quiet built-in speakers
- Settings menu hard to navigate
- Minor ghosting at higher overdrive
- Color balance slightly too white
- Limited HDMI ports
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 280 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 16.7M Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 32W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 3.49 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
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
