Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
The ASUS 17.3" portable monitor receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its build quality, sharp image, and portability, several verified buyers report significant issues with renewed units, including missing components like the smart case and charger, screen distortion, and even dead-on-arrival units. The value proposition is debated, with some finding the renewed discount worthwhile and others warning to buy new instead.
Pros
- Build quality
- Sharp image
- Portability
- Good refresh rate
- Compact design
Cons
- Missing components in renewed units
- Screen distortion on one side
- Dead on arrival risk
- No DisplayPort
- No G-Sync without DP
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 1.06 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
