ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
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 CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this curved monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, immersive curve, and great value for the price. Many find it ideal for work tasks like spreadsheets and coding, despite some initial concerns. A few negative experiences include a unit failing after two years and a minor wobble, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Immersive curved display
- Great value for money
- Easy assembly
- Eye saver mode
Cons
- Limited stand adjustability
- Minor wobble when desk bumped
- Not 4K resolution
- Potential for dead pixels after years
- External power supply
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W | 25W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.10 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 CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
