Dell U2725QE
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell U2725QE
This monitor receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its stunning picture quality, high pixel density, and excellent color accuracy. Users particularly praise the built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub with KVM, which simplifies desk setups. A few concerns about screen glare and potential coil whine exist, but most buyers report no issues, making it a top recommendation for professional and mixed-use scenarios.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality with deep blacks
- High pixel density for crisp text
- Excellent color accuracy and coverage
- Built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub with KVM
- Great connectivity with multiple ports
Cons
- Some units may have coil whine
- Significant screen glare from windows
- Seller return process can be difficult
- No built-in speakers
- Stand stability could be improved
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
| Dell U2725QE | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 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 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 9.72 kg | 7.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Dell U2725QE
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average feature (24th 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
Pricing
Dell U2725QE offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
