ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" dual-mode monitor impresses with its ability to switch between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 324Hz, offering both stunning image quality and ultra-smooth competitive gaming. Users praise the excellent out-of-the-box color calibration, solid build, and useful features like USB-C DP Alt mode and ELMB. Minor drawbacks include the confusing rear button layout and the limited 15W power delivery over USB-C, but overall it is seen as a great value for its price.
Pros
- Excellent out-of-box color calibration
- Dual-mode 4K 160Hz / 1080p 324Hz
- USB-C DP Alt mode
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- Confusing rear button layout
- Limited 15W USB-C power delivery
- Aux port switches audio output
- 1080p mode slightly less sharp
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
This Samsung QD-OLED monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning colors, deep blacks, and exceptional responsiveness. Users highlight the 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time as game-changers for competitive gaming, with many noting a noticeable improvement in gameplay. A few minor concerns include color fringing on text (typical for QD-OLED at 1440p) and occasional random flicker, but these are generally considered negligible. The build quality is praised as premium and sturdy, and the anti-glare coating is effective in most lighting conditions.
Pros
- Stunning vibrant colors
- Deep inky blacks
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- Premium metal build quality
Cons
- Color fringing on text
- Occasional random flicker
- Limited menu customization
- Power cord is US plug (not EU)
- No mounting screws included
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 30W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 6.60 kg★ | 6.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.
