ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
ASUS
85 Overall Score
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Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2024
Dell
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
88 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGZ is a 27-inch 1440p OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, praised for its vivid colors, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance. Users highlight the glossy screen's exceptional brightness and clarity, making it a significant upgrade from IPS panels. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few note minor drawbacks like QD-OLED quirks and a price that feels steep without a sale. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for competitive and immersive gaming at a reasonable OLED price point.
Pros
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Fast 0.3ms response time
- Glossy screen enhances clarity
- Great value for OLED price
Cons
- Price feels steep without sale
- Minor QD-OLED quirks
- 400 nit brightness cap limits HDR highlights
- Not ideal for mounted setups
- Potential burn-in risk over time
Color quality 12
Refresh rate 8
Build quality 6
Value for money 7
Glossy screen 5
Burn in risk 3
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2024
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Scores
Office
Professional
Entertainment
Gaming
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 39.7" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 2,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 200 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% | DCI-P3 99%, Display P3 99%, sRGB 100%, BT.709 100% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 380W |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMES 26.5" BLACK 2026
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7"
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.