ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025
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
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025
This monitor delivers impressive value for its price, with vibrant colors, sharp clarity, and an immersive curved design that enhances both gaming and productivity. Users praise the picture quality and low blue light emissions, though some note the stand lacks height adjustment and the advertised 165Hz refresh rate only reaches 144Hz at 2560x1440. Overall, it's a solid upgrade for home offices and gaming setups without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp clarity
- Immersive curved design
- Great value for the price
- Low blue light emissions
- Fast scanning and no flicker
Cons
- Stand lacks height adjustment
- Advertised 165Hz only reaches 144Hz at 2560x1440
- Sound issues reported (speakers not working)
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | ZZA Z245C 24.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 3.42 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Pricing
ZZA Z245C 24.5" 2025 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
