ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
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
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
This Sceptre 27" 1080p 165Hz gaming monitor is widely praised as a great budget option for both work and play. Users highlight the sharp 1080p resolution at 27", smooth 165Hz refresh rate (via DisplayPort), and solid build quality for the price. Common complaints include a flimsy stand, poor built-in speakers, and occasional dead-on-arrival DisplayPort cables, but most agree these are minor issues given the value.
Pros
- Sharp 1080p picture at 27"
- Smooth 165Hz refresh rate
- Great value for the price
- Slim bezel design
- Includes DisplayPort cable
Cons
- Flimsy plastic stand
- Poor built-in speakers
- Occasional dead DisplayPort cable
- 144Hz max via HDMI
- Non-adjustable height
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| 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★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 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 | 3.29 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
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sceptre IPS 27 inch Gaming LED Monitor E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2022 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
