ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023
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
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023
The Acer SB222Q monitor is widely praised for its sharp Full HD display, vibrant colors, and excellent value at a low price point. Users appreciate the 100Hz refresh rate and slim design, though some note the lack of built-in speakers despite misleading labeling, and a non-standard VESA mount that requires special screws. Overall, it's a solid budget monitor for work, gaming, or as a secondary screen.
Pros
- Sharp Full HD display
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Excellent value for the price
- 100Hz refresh rate
- Slim and lightweight design
Cons
- No built-in speakers despite labeling
- Non-standard VESA mount requires special screws
- Limited tilt adjustment
- No height adjustment
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 2.01 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
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
