ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024
This ViewSonic monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharp image quality, high contrast ratio, and excellent value for money. Users particularly appreciate the 1440p resolution once drivers are installed, the vibrant colors, and the smooth setup process. While build quality is generally praised, a few users mention minor quibbles like a finicky joystick control and poor built-in speakers. Despite some initial driver availability issues, the majority find this monitor a fantastic buy for productivity and general use. Overall, it's a highly recommended monitor that delivers impressive performance at a competitive price point.
Pros
- sharp and bright image quality
- high contrast ratio with deep blacks
- excellent value for the price
- high 1440p resolution
- easy to set up
Cons
- driver availability issues initially
- poor built-in speaker quality
- finicky joystick control
- stand not rigid enough and lacks rotation
- no full manual included in the box
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | VESA | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
ViewSonic VS3225-2K 32" Black 2024 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
