ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" White
What Buyers Say
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
Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" White
The Pixio PX248 Wave Pink 24" 200Hz Fast-IPS Monitor impresses with its smooth 200Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and stylish pastel pink design. While the built-in speakers are surprisingly decent for casual use, and the lightweight build makes setup a breeze, some users noted limited ergonomics (tilt-only stand, no height adjustment) and missing connectivity options like HDMI and DisplayPort ports. Overall, it is a great value for gamers and aesthetic enthusiasts looking for an affordable yet high-performance secondary or primary monitor.
Pros
- Smooth 200Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors (112% sRGB)
- Stylish pastel pink design
- Fast IPS panel with 1ms response time
- Supports Adaptive Sync/FreeSync
Cons
- Limited ergonomics (tilt-only stand, no height adjustment)
- Only one HDMI and one DisplayPort port
- Built-in speakers are not great for all users
- Brightness could be higher in bright rooms
- Minor quality control issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 112.44% sRGB | 82.89% DCI-P3 | 79.64% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75mm (100x100mm with included |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 4.76 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
Pixio Wave PX248WAVEW 24" White
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.