Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF is widely praised as an excellent entry-level OLED monitor, offering stunning visuals, deep blacks, and vibrant colors at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the 180Hz refresh rate, G-Sync/FreeSync support, and the 3-year burn-in warranty as key strengths. However, some experienced frustrating cable mismatches and a lack of clear setup instructions, which detracted from an otherwise great experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED visuals and colors
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- 180Hz refresh rate
- G-Sync and FreeSync support
- 3-year burn-in warranty
Cons
- Cable mismatch (DP instead of HDMI)
- Lack of clear setup instructions
- Plastic stand and trim
- Lower peak brightness (200 nits)
- Limited to 180Hz refresh rate
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 200 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% CIE1976 | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 78W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 3.30 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
