AOC Gaming CQ27G4ZH 27" Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
AOC Gaming CQ27G4ZH 27" Black 2024
This monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its 300Hz refresh rate, deep blacks, and snappy response for gaming, along with easy assembly and sturdy build. However, several verified buyers report severe defects like dark stripes, lines, or complete failure after short use, leading to returns.
Pros
- 300Hz refresh rate
- Deep blacks and snappy response
- Easy assembly
- Sturdy build
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Dark stripe defect
- Lines on screen after short use
- Complete failure after 30 minutes
- Missed return window for gift
- Inconsistent quality control
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| AOC Gaming CQ27G4ZH 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | VESA compatibility | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 65W★ |
| Weight | 8.96 kg | 6.60 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
AOC Gaming CQ27G4ZH 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.