CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black
This monitor receives mostly glowing reviews for its vibrant colors, sharp 2K resolution, and high refresh rate, making it a hit among gamers and professionals using multi-screen setups. However, one verified buyer reported receiving a unit with the wrong resolution (1080p instead of advertised 1440p), and a minor issue with uneven backlighting was noted. Overall, value for money is praised, but potential quality control problems warrant caution.
Pros
- Vibrant and colorful display
- Sharp 2K resolution (2560x1440)
- High refresh rate for gaming
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Potential resolution mismatch (1440p vs 1080p)
- Uneven backlighting on some units
- Occasional blank screen during PC boot
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
| CRUA CR320QW 31.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | — | 7.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average color (33rd 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
CRUA CR320QW 31.5" Black offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
