KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023

KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023

KEEPTIME
52 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025

ASUS
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023

75 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

This portable monitor is highly praised for its 2K resolution, portability, and color accuracy, making it a popular choice for travel and productivity. Several users note excellent customer service from the seller, with issue resolutions and replacements handled promptly. However, a few reviews mention a glossy screen that may cause glare, and a standout design complaint is that the cover-stand lacks angle adjustment, leading to eye strain for some. A small number reported signal loss after months of use, suggesting durability concerns.

Pros
  • 2K resolution clarity
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Excellent color accuracy
  • Good customer service
  • Easy setup with single cable
Cons
  • Glossy screen causes glare
  • Cover stand has limited angle adjustment
  • Signal loss after months of use
  • 60Hz refresh rate not ideal for gaming
  • Speakers only passable quality
👍 Display quality 8
👍 Portability 7
👍 Customer service 4
👎 Glossy screen 3
👎 Stand angle 2
👎 Durability 3

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025

95 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 8
👍 Refresh rate and responsiveness 7
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Burn in protection 5
👍 Connectivity 4
👎 Glossy screen reflections 3

Scores

Gaming
KEEPTIME
54
ASUS
90
Professional
KEEPTIME
54
ASUS
90
Office
KEEPTIME
48
ASUS
90
Portable
KEEPTIME
89
ASUS
14
Creative
KEEPTIME
53
ASUS
88
Entertainment
KEEPTIME
49
ASUS
81

Specifications

KEEPTIME P161 16"ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27"
Display
Size16"27"
Resolution2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Panel TypeIPSOLED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishglossyglossy
Performance
Refresh Rate144 Hz240 Hz★
Response Time—0.029999999329447746 ms★
Adaptive SyncFreeSyncFreeSync Premium Pro★
Color & HDR
Brightness300 nits450 nits★
Color Gamut100% sRGB99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB
Color Depth—10-bit★
HDRHDRDisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR SupportHDRHDR400
Connectivity
HDMI Ports12★
DisplayPort—1★
USB-C2★1
Speakers✓★✗
Headphone Jack✓✓
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable—✓★
Tilt—✓★
Swivel—✓★
Pivot✓✓
VESA Mount—100x100
Features
Webcam—✗
Touchscreen—✗
PIP/PBP—✓★
Power—80W★
Weight1.71 kg★7.44 kg

Pros & Cons

KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023

  • Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
  • Strong feature (70th 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

Verdict

★ Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27"

Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

KEEPTIME P161 16" Better at:

Portable

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment