ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 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 Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022
The Samsung 32" monitor is generally well-received, with users praising its brightness, color quality, and smooth 75Hz/100Hz refresh rate for everyday use and casual gaming. Several reviewers note it's a great value at the $199 price point, especially for work tasks like day trading, though some mention the 1080p resolution can look blurry on the large 32-inch screen. The main criticisms are the flimsy plastic stand with no height adjustment and the lack of included key parts, but most agree it's a solid budget option.
Pros
- Great value at $199
- Excellent brightness and contrast
- Smooth 75Hz/100Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors
- Good for work and multitasking
Cons
- Flimsy plastic stand
- No height adjustment
- 1080p looks blurry on 32-inch screen
- Missing key parts not included
- Plastic build feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 32" |
| 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★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W | 25W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg★ | 7.10 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 Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average performance (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
