ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
The ViewSonic TD2740 touch monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its responsive optical touch, good picture quality, and reasonable price. Users appreciate its versatility with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux, though some note the glossy screen can be reflective and the optical touch may miss very small objects. A few reviewers mention quality control issues and the lack of HDMI audio support, but overall it is seen as a great value for a touchscreen monitor.
Pros
- Responsive optical touch
- Good picture quality
- Reasonable price
- Compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux
- Versatile stand
Cons
- Glossy screen can be reflective
- Optical touch may miss small objects
- Quality control issues
- No HDMI audio support
- Sensitive touch
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
| ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 22" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 14 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 6-bit + FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 3.60 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
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 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
