ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
ASUS
96 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" Black 2026
MSI
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED monitor delivers stunning visuals with its True Black 500 technology, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Gamers praise its 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for buttery-smooth competitive play, while also noting its excellence in single-player titles. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches easily, plus the lack of DisplayPort 2.0 requiring DSC for full performance. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for those with powerful GPUs and a need for speed.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 500Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- 0.03ms response time
- True Black 500 technology
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
Cons
- Glossy screen attracts fingerprints
- Easily scratched OLED panel
- Requires DSC for 500Hz at 1440p
- No DisplayPort 2.0
- High price point
Display quality 5
Refresh rate 4
Response time 3
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 80% Adobe RGB / 80% DCI-P3 / 105% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| 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 | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 3.95 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 20250.087score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" Black 20260.299score per dollar
MSI MAG 27CQ6F 27" Black 2026 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5"
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
