ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
Gigabyte G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" 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
Gigabyte G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
The GIGABYTE G34WQC2 is a 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor that delivers excellent value for its price, especially for gaming. Verified buyers praise its high contrast ratio and picture quality after adjusting settings, though it lacks HDMI 2.1 and USB ports. The 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are standout features, but users note that a powerful GPU is needed to fully utilize them. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious gamers seeking an immersive experience.
Pros
- High contrast ratio
- Great value for money
- 200Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Immersive curved ultrawide display
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 ports
- No USB ports
- Requires calibration for best picture
- VA panel ghosting in fast scenes
- Needs powerful GPU for 200Hz
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" | Gigabyte G34WQC2 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3 / 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 65W | 37W★ |
| Weight | 6.60 kg★ | 9.93 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" 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
Gigabyte G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Gigabyte G34WQC2 34" Black 2026
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
