Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
The Samsung 32" 4K monitor receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its excellent image quality, crisp display, and great value for the price, there are significant concerns about quality control, with reports of dead pixels, dents, and audio issues. Some users note that the monitor requires manual adjustment of settings to look its best and may not work well with Macs. The build quality is criticized as cheap by some, and the power connector is reported to be loose.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Crisp 4K display
- Great value for the price
- Easy to assemble
- Good size for small desks
Cons
- Quality control issues
- Dead pixels reported
- Dents on arrival
- Audio problems
- Poor Mac compatibility
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" 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
| Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 270 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 1.07 Billion Colors (8-Bit+FRC) | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | 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 | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 59W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 6.26 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" 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
Samsung ViewFinity U32J590 31.5" Dark blue grey 2019
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
