ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
Dell E2216H 21.5" Black 2015
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
Dell E2216H 21.5" Black 2015
The Dell monitor is generally well-received for office use, with users praising its value, screen size, and fast delivery. However, there are notable issues: a few units arrived with a damaged screen or were refurbished instead of new, and the lack of an HDMI input and ergonomic stand are common drawbacks. The inclusion of a DisplayPort is a pro for some, but a con for others expecting different ports.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast delivery
- Good screen size for work
- Full HD picture quality
- Wide viewing angles
Cons
- Missing HDMI input
- No ergonomic stand with height/swivel
- Some units arrived with damaged screen
- Product listed as new but sent refurbished
- DisplayPort not popular on newer boards
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | Dell E2216H 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| 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 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | VESA compatible |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 2.84 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
Dell E2216H 21.5" Black 2015
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
