ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
Users largely praise this ViewSonic monitor for its sharp 2K resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent value for office work, data entry, and general use. Built-in speakers are considered weak and tinny, a common minor complaint. The VA panel delivers deep blacks and high contrast, which many prefer over IPS, and build quality is deemed solid for the price. A few users note the joystick control is fiddly and the stand could be sturdier, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Sharp 2K resolution
- Excellent contrast and black levels (VA panel)
- Great value for the price
- Bright and flicker-free display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak, tinny built-in speakers
- Joystick control is fiddly and imprecise
- Stand lacks rigidity and rotation
- No full manual or spec sheet in box
- Audio volume too low even at maximum
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| 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 | VESA Compatible Mount |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 3.58 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Pricing
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
