ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" 2025
What Buyers Say
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
Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" 2025
This monitor earns high marks for its outstanding value and impressive gaming performance, with users praising the smooth 120-240 Hz refresh rates and vibrant colors. While the built-in speakers are widely criticized as weak and tinny, the overall build quality, versatile stand, and excellent customer service for replacements make it a strong budget-friendly choice for both work and gaming.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price
- Smooth 120-240 Hz refresh rates
- Vibrant colors and good HDR
- Versatile and sturdy stand
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Weak and tinny built-in speakers
- MPRT causes reverse ghosting
- VRR mutes colors slightly
- Power adapter feels lightweight
- No built-in speakers on some units
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 132% sRGB, 96% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 5.88 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Amzfast AMZG27F5Q 27" 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.