ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 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
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
The monitor is highly praised for its brightness, clarity, color accuracy, and suitability for gaming and work-from-home setups. Users report easy plug-and-play setup and great 2K resolution. However, one critical verified review warns that one of two units received a lower 1080p resolution instead of the advertised 1440p, raising concerns about quality control. Minor issues include blank screen during PC boot and uneven backlight spots, but most find it an excellent value.
Pros
- Bright and clear display
- Great 2K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Suitable for both gaming and work
Cons
- Possible resolution mismatch vs advertised
- Uneven backlight spots reported
- Blank screen on PC boot
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | CRUA CR270QQ 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 260 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 4.63 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
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.