Z-Edge UWFHD Curved UG30 30" Black
Z-Edge
61 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
ASUS
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge UWFHD Curved UG30 30" Black
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Display quality 5
Refresh rate 4
Response time 3
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Scores
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Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Z-Edge UWFHD Curved UG30 30" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 30" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.00 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge UWFHD Curved UG30 30" Black
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
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
Pricing
Z-Edge UWFHD Curved UG30 30" Black
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5"
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
