ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" Black 2026
The 26.5-inch QD-OLED panel delivers a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, providing exceptional motion clarity for fast-paced gaming. Its Neo Proximity Sensor and ASUS OLED Care Pro suite actively reduce burn-in risk by switching to a black screen when you step away, while the 99% DCI-P3 coverage ensures accurate HDR color. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who want premium OLED speed and image quality without the constant worry of permanent panel degradation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 25 |
| Weight | 6.8 kg / 15.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" | 69.3 | 31.9 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 89.5 | 98 | 58.2 | 98.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 75.2 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.9 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.9 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.9 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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