ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
The ViewSonic Omni monitor is praised for its excellent value, sharp image, and solid build quality. Users appreciate the ergonomic adjustability and high refresh rate, making it a great budget-friendly option for gaming and home office use. However, one reviewer reported a manufacturing defect with lines appearing after two weeks, which lowers the overall score.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp and bright image
- Solid build quality
- Ergonomic adjustability
- High refresh rate
Cons
- Potential manufacturing defect (lines after 2 weeks)
- Only ok color accuracy
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | DCI-P3: 90% coverage (Typ)NTSC: 94% size (Typ)sRGB: 132% size (Typ) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit (6-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | 29W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.70 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.