ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Acer SB273 G0bi 27" Black 2024
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
Acer SB273 G0bi 27" Black 2024
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this monitor, praising its excellent image quality, thin bezels, and good value for the price. It works well for home office setups, multi-monitor arrays, and even for users with vision issues. A few minor mechanical concerns were noted, such as slight wobbling when typing and difficulty adjusting the vertical angle, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Thin bezels
- Good value for the price
- Works well with multi-monitor setups
- Easy to connect and set up
Cons
- Slight wobble when typing
- Difficult to adjust vertical viewing angle
- Small onboard speakers
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Acer SB273 G0bi 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.54 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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Acer SB273 G0bi 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.