ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
ASUS
96 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 274CQF 27" Black 2026
MSI
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
92 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
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
Picture quality 20
Brightness 8
Gaming performance 12
Value for money 6
Design and build 7
Text clarity 4
MSI MAG 274CQF 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Office
Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | MSI MAG 274CQF 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 89% Adobe RGB, 93% DCI-P3, 128% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 45W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 1.86 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
MSI MAG 274CQF 27" Black 2026
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 20240.173score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 274CQF 27" Black 20260.366score per dollar
MSI MAG 274CQF 27" Black 2026 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5"
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
