GAMEPOWER Rapid 27" 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
GAMEPOWER Rapid 27" 2024
The monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its smooth 360Hz performance, great picture quality, and value for money, especially for PC gaming. However, one verified reviewer reported poor color reproduction and slower menu response, particularly when used in a multi-monitor setup or at higher refresh rates. The monitor is not recommended for HDMI-based consoles if 120Hz is desired, as it maxes out at 60Hz over HDMI.
Pros
- Smooth 360Hz performance
- Great picture quality
- Good value for money
- Works well for PC gaming and streaming
Cons
- Poor color reproduction on some units
- Slower menu and detection on startup
- Limited to 60Hz over HDMI for consoles
- Not ideal for multi-monitor setups
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| GAMEPOWER Rapid 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 75W★ |
| Weight | 5.67 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
GAMEPOWER Rapid 27" 2024
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong color (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
GAMEPOWER Rapid 27" 2024 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 28 specs.
