Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
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 XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
The product has received mixed feedback, with one user praising it as a great third monitor for streaming in small spaces. However, two verified buyers reported that the monitor stopped working after a short period, one after 30 days and another after just 3 days. The Q&A clarifies that the tripod is not included with this SKU and that it supports FreeSync but G-Sync compatibility is uncertain.
Pros
- Great for streaming in small spaces
- Works as intended initially
Cons
- Stops working after short period
- Tripod not included with this SKU
- Uncertain G-Sync compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 1.06 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 XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
