ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGZ is a 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, praised for its vivid colors, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance. Users highlight the glossy screen's exceptional brightness and clarity, making it a significant upgrade from IPS panels. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few note minor drawbacks like QD-OLED quirks and a price that feels steep without a sale. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for competitive and immersive gaming at a reasonable OLED price point.
Pros
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Fast 0.3ms response time
- Glossy screen enhances clarity
- Great value for OLED price
Cons
- Price feels steep without sale
- Minor QD-OLED quirks
- 400 nit brightness cap limits HDR highlights
- Not ideal for mounted setups
- Potential burn-in risk over time
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
Users are largely thrilled with the picture quality, vibrant colors, and high refresh rate of this OLED monitor, especially for gaming and HDR content. However, a few critical reviews highlight reliability concerns, such as a unit dying after three months and poor warranty support. The KVM feature and 3-year burn-in warranty receive praise, but some users note issues with HDR setup and limited USB-C power delivery.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and colors
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Great HDR performance
- Good factory calibration
- Convenient KVM switch
Cons
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty support problems
- HDR setup confusion for beginners
- Limited 18W USB-C power delivery
- No Dolby Vision support
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 32" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 8.53 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 29 specs.
