ZZA Z245A 24.5"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
The ZZA monitor generally receives positive feedback for its sharp display, high refresh rate up to 300Hz, and good value for the price. However, there are notable issues: one unit failed after a few months, the stand is reported as faulty by some users, and it lacks built-in speakers and RGB lighting. Overall, it is a solid budget gaming monitor with some quality control concerns.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- High refresh rate up to 300Hz
- Good value for the price
- Easy setup
- Large screen size
Cons
- Stand may be faulty
- No built-in speakers
- No RGB lighting as pictured
- Unit failed after a few months
- No 120Hz in settings by default
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
| ZZA Z245A 24.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 3,000 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 3.45 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
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
ZZA Z245A 24.5" offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
