MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
This portable monitor is highly praised for its crisp display, easy USB-C setup, and slim design, making it a great productivity tool on the go. However, some users note low brightness (250 nits) and color saturation issues, especially for MacBook Pro users, while others find it excellent value for Windows and console use.
Pros
- Crisp and bright IPS display
- Easy USB-C plug-and-play setup
- Slim and lightweight design
- Great value for the price
- Full-size HDMI input
Cons
- Low brightness (250 nits max)
- Color saturation lacking for some
- Not ideal for MacBook Pro users
- Better options available at similar price
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MP165 E6 15.6" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 49.51% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 10W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 0.78 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025 offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
