ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
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
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
The Pixio PX248 Wave Pink 24" 200 Hz Fast‑IPS monitor earns overwhelmingly positive feedback for its vivid colors, buttery-smooth 200 Hz refresh rate, and easy snap‑together assembly. Gamers and students appreciate the crisp 1080p clarity, low weight, and the stylish pastel pink design that stands out. A recurring weakness is the built‑in speakers — many users find them quiet or mediocre — and the stand offers only tilt adjustment. However, at around $150–160, most reviewers consider it exceptional value for money.
Pros
- Vivid colors and sharp 1080p clarity
- Buttery-smooth 200 Hz refresh rate
- Fast 1 ms response time
- Easy snap-together assembly
- Lightweight and sleek pastel pink design
Cons
- Built-in speakers are quiet or mediocre
- Stand only offers tilt adjustment
- Limited ports (only one HDMI and one DisplayPort)
- HDR10 is a checkbox feature, not transformative
- Brightness may struggle in very bright environments
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 24" |
| 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★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 115.44% sRGB / 83.64% NTSC / 90.82% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| 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 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 28W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 3.10 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
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
No current pricing available
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
