ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024

ASUS
96 Overall Score
vs
CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025

CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025

CRUA
53 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024

92 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 20
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Gaming performance 12
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Design and build 7
🤔 Text clarity 4

CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025

82 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The CRUA 34" monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, high refresh rate, and great value for the price. Users praise its crisp 4K and WQHD visuals, smooth gaming performance with FreeSync, and sturdy build. However, a few reviewers note difficulties with setup instructions, dead pixels on some units, and weak built-in speakers. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming and professional use, with many planning to buy more.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • High refresh rate (144-165Hz)
  • Great value for money
  • Sturdy build quality
  • Smooth gaming with FreeSync
Cons
  • Difficult setup instructions
  • Dead pixels on some units
  • Weak built-in speakers
  • Missing advertised 1080p high FPS mode
  • Confusing power button design
👍 Picture quality 7
👍 Refresh rate 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Setup difficulty 3
👎 Dead pixels 2

Scores

Office
ASUS
87
CRUA
51
Professional
ASUS
86
CRUA
49
Gaming
ASUS
85
CRUA
53
Creative
ASUS
84
CRUA
48
Entertainment
ASUS
73
CRUA
44
Portable
ASUS
15
CRUA
8

Specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5"CRUA CR270I 27"
Display
Size26.5"27"
Resolution2560 x 14402560 x 1440
Panel TypeOLED★IPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗—
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★—
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro★FreeSync
Color & HDR
Brightness450 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB120% sRGB
Color Depth10-bit★8-bit
HDRHDR10—
HDR SupportHDR10★—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports2★1
DisplayPort11
USB-C2★—
Speakers✗✓★
Headphone Jack✓★—
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓★—
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓★—
Pivot✓★—
VESA Mount100x10075x75
Features
Webcam✗—
Touchscreen✗—
PIP/PBP✗—
Power25W★—
Weight6.70 kg5.74 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

CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025

  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong display (72nd percentile)
  • Below average feature (21st percentile)

Pricing

CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025 is £535 cheaper (3.8x less).

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 20240.132score per dollar
vs
CRUA CR270I 27" White 20250.282score per dollar

CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025 offers 2.1x better value for money

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024

CRUA CR270I 27" White 2025

Verdict

★ Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5"

Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativePortableProfessionalEntertainment

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