Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this curved monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, immersive curve, and great value for the price. Many find it ideal for work tasks like spreadsheets and coding, despite some initial concerns. A few negative experiences include a unit failing after two years and a minor wobble, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Immersive curved display
- Great value for money
- Easy assembly
- Eye saver mode
Cons
- Limited stand adjustability
- Minor wobble when desk bumped
- Not 4K resolution
- Potential for dead pixels after years
- External power supply
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" 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
| Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 4.10 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" 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
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
