ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
KTC H24S17P 23.6"
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
KTC H24S17P 23.6"
The KTC H24S17P is a 24-inch 1080p 240Hz curved VA gaming monitor that offers strong native contrast and deep blacks, making it a good value for competitive gamers with midrange GPUs. However, independent testing reveals noticeable dark-transition smearing on the VA panel, which may disappoint motion-sensitive players. It supports VESA mounting and HDR10, but lacks height adjustment and a built-in webcam. Overall, it's a solid choice for high-frame-rate 1080p gaming, but not ideal for those prioritizing image sharpness or fast-motion clarity.
Pros
- Strong native contrast and deep blacks
- 240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
- Good value for competitive gaming
- VESA mount compatible
- HDR10 support
Cons
- Noticeable dark-transition smearing on VA panel
- No height, swivel, or pivot adjustment
- No built-in webcam or microphone
- Limited HDR performance for high-end expectations
- Not ideal for motion-sensitive competitive players
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | KTC H24S17P 23.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 23.6" |
| 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 | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 106% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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★ | — |
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
KTC H24S17P 23.6"
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong color (75th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
KTC H24S17P 23.6" offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
