ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
HP OMEN OM27QG2 27" Black 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
HP OMEN OM27QG2 27" Black 2025
Users are generally very satisfied with this monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, crisp text, and responsive performance. The hardware KVM function works perfectly without software, and the lack of a power brick is a welcome feature. However, a few minor issues were noted, such as a stuck pixel on one unit and the power button being inconveniently placed on the back. Overall, it is highly recommended for both productivity and gaming.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Crisp clear text
- Hardware KVM works perfectly
- No external power brick
- Responsive performance
Cons
- Stuck pixel on some units
- Power button on back is inconvenient
- Included HDMI cable incompatible with some computers
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | HP OMEN OM27QG2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | 30W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg★ | 7.33 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
HP OMEN OM27QG2 27" Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
HP OMEN OM27QG2 27" Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
