ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" Black
What Buyers Say
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
Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" Black
The Dell 24" IPS LCD 144Hz FreeSync monitor receives high praise for its vibrant colors, smooth gaming performance, and excellent value for the price. Users appreciate the fully adjustable stand and easy setup, though they note the lack of built-in speakers and limited HDMI-only inputs. Overall, it is considered a budget monitor that outperforms expectations.
Pros
- Vibrant color reproduction
- Smooth 144Hz gaming performance
- Excellent value for money
- Fully adjustable stand
- Easy setup with included tools
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Only HDMI inputs (no DisplayPort or USB)
- Stand requires screwing (not snap-on)
- No USB ports
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB | 72 percent |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 80W | 13W★ |
| Weight | 7.44 kg | 4.36 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.