ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
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
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
The Samsung Odyssey G4 27-inch monitor is praised for its exceptional 300Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it a top choice for competitive FPS gamers. Users appreciate the matte anti-glare screen, easy assembly, and portrait mode flexibility. However, the 1080p resolution at 27 inches is a common drawback, with many wishing for 4K or higher pixel density for general use and sharper text. The lack of built-in speakers and limited connectivity (no USB-C or HDMI 2.1) are also noted as downsides.
Pros
- 300Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Matte anti-glare screen
- Easy assembly
- Portrait mode support
Cons
- 1080p resolution at 27 inches
- No built-in speakers
- No USB-C port
- No HDMI 2.1
- Limited pixel density
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Samsung Odyssey G40H 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 | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 240 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.00 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
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
