ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black
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
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black
This monitor receives mostly glowing reviews for its vibrant colors, sharp 2K resolution, and high refresh rate, making it a hit among gamers and professionals using multi-screen setups. However, one verified buyer reported receiving a unit with the wrong resolution (1080p instead of advertised 1440p), and a minor issue with uneven backlighting was noted. Overall, value for money is praised, but potential quality control problems warrant caution.
Pros
- Vibrant and colorful display
- Sharp 2K resolution (2560x1440)
- High refresh rate for gaming
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Potential resolution mismatch (1440p vs 1080p)
- Uneven backlighting on some units
- Occasional blank screen during PC boot
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | CRUA CR320QW 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 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
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
Pricing
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
