ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Dell S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
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
Dell S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
The Dell S2425HS monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 100Hz refresh rate. Users are particularly impressed by the built-in 5W speakers, which deliver surprisingly rich and clear sound for integrated monitor audio. The height-adjustable stand is praised for its flexibility and ease of assembly, making it a great value for both home office and photography work.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Surprisingly good built-in speakers
- Flexible height-adjustable stand
Cons
- Limited bass from built-in speakers
- No outer packaging for shipping
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Dell S2425HS 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 8 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 3.19 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
Dell S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average performance (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Dell S2425HS 24" Silver 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
