ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" 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
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
This small monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users appreciate its compact size, low cost, and usefulness as a secondary screen for tasks like displaying to-do lists or Discord. However, several reviewers report reliability issues, including units that arrived dead or developed screen darkening after a short period. The picture quality is generally considered adequate for basic office work, but not for gaming or high-end use.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving size
- Low cost and good value
- Easy to set up and use
- Useful as a secondary monitor
- Good picture quality for basic tasks
Cons
- Reliability issues and defects
- Screen darkening or blacking out
- Poor build quality and alignment
- Not suitable for gaming or high-end use
- Some units arrived dead on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 99% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 2.18 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
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
