CRUA CR320A
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
CRUA CR320A
The monitor is widely praised for its ultrawide format, which enhances both gaming immersion and multitasking productivity. Users consistently report vibrant colors, smooth 165Hz/144Hz performance, and excellent value for the price. A few negatives include occasional backlight bleed, image retention in some units, and the lack of built-in speakers—but most feel these are minor trade-offs. One buyer highlighted exceptional durability after 5 years of use, while another received a defective stand.
Pros
- Ultrawide immersive experience
- Excellent value for the price
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Smooth 165Hz/144Hz performance
- Easy setup out of the box
Cons
- Backlight bleed
- Image retention/screen burn
- No built-in speakers
- Defective stand in one unit
- Standard stand too large for two-tier desks
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| CRUA CR320A | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 320 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 7.19 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
CRUA CR320A
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.