Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES 27" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES 27" Black 2026
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES is a 27-inch 2K IPS gaming monitor with a 255Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, offering excellent motion clarity and color accuracy for its price. Users praise the sturdy, tool-less stand with full adjustability and a built-in webcam mount, as well as the solid I/O including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with video input. However, several reviewers report backlight bleed and build quality issues, and the lack of built-in speakers and low USB-C charging power are common complaints. The monitor delivers strong performance for gaming and productivity, but quality control concerns temper overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- High 255Hz refresh rate
- Fast 0.3ms response time
- G-SYNC/FreeSync Premium support
- Fully adjustable tool-less stand
- Built-in webcam mount
Cons
- Backlight bleed on some units
- No built-in speakers
- Low USB-C charging power (15W)
- Build quality concerns (clicking frame)
- Menu interface and button placement awkward
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 45W | 21W★ |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 5.96 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMES 27" Black 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
