ViewSonic VA2256-MHD_H2 22" Noir 2020
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VA2256-MHD_H2 22" Noir 2020
Users appreciate the large screen size, slim bezel, and good picture quality of this monitor. However, switching between HDMI and DisplayPort inputs is reported as problematic. Overall, the monitor offers decent value for its price, but input switching issues detract from the experience.
Pros
- Large screen size
- Slim bezel
- Good picture quality
- Multiple connectivity options
- Affordable price
Cons
- Problematic HDMI/DP switching
- No stands included
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic VA2256-MHD_H2 22" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 23W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 2.63 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VA2256-MHD_H2 22" Noir 2020
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.