ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
This ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED monitor delivers stunning visuals with its True Black 500 technology, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Gamers praise its 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for buttery-smooth competitive play, while also noting its excellence in single-player titles. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches easily, plus the lack of DisplayPort 2.0 requiring DSC for full performance. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for those with powerful GPUs and a need for speed.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 500Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- 0.03ms response time
- True Black 500 technology
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
Cons
- Glossy screen attracts fingerprints
- Easily scratched OLED panel
- Requires DSC for 500Hz at 1440p
- No DisplayPort 2.0
- High price point
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026
The LG monitor is praised for its clear display, easy setup, and adjustable stand. Users appreciate its lightweight design and good connectivity, though the sample is very small. The Q&A reveals it lacks built-in speakers, but a related MSI model offers a 200Hz refresh rate.
Pros
- Clear display quality
- Easy setup
- Adjustable stand
- Lightweight design
- Good connectivity
Cons
- No built-in speakers
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 91% Adobe RGB, 94% DCI-P3, 118% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| 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 | 65W | 48W★ |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 3.95 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
MSI MAG 274CF E20 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.