ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024
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
MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024
Most buyers are happy with the MSI monitor's 27" 1440p resolution, high 180Hz refresh rate, and solid color performance for the price. Some units arrived with defects like a stuck pixel or even an offensive Nazi symbol drawn on the screen, which is unacceptable. The USB-C port only carries video, not data, which confused a few users.
Pros
- 27" 1440p resolution upgrade
- High 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant color with sRGB mode
- 400 nits brightness
- IPS panel good viewing angles
Cons
- Some units arrived damaged/defective
- Nazi symbol drawn on one unit
- USB-C port video only no data
- Stuck pixel on one unit
- No actual USB data ports as described
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 170 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg★ | 6.80 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 G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong color (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
