ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
The ViewSonic TD2740 touch monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its responsive optical touch, good picture quality, and reasonable price. Users appreciate its versatility with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux, though some note the glossy screen can be reflective and the optical touch may miss very small objects. A few reviewers mention quality control issues and the lack of HDMI audio support, but overall it is seen as a great value for a touchscreen monitor.
Pros
- Responsive optical touch
- Good picture quality
- Reasonable price
- Compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and Linux
- Versatile stand
Cons
- Glossy screen can be reflective
- Optical touch may miss small objects
- Quality control issues
- No HDMI audio support
- Sensitive touch
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
This ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED monitor delivers stunning visuals with its True Black 500 technology, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Gamers praise its 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for buttery-smooth competitive play, while also noting its excellence in single-player titles. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches easily, plus the lack of DisplayPort 2.0 requiring DSC for full performance. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for those with powerful GPUs and a need for speed.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 500Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- 0.03ms response time
- True Black 500 technology
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
Cons
- Glossy screen attracts fingerprints
- Easily scratched OLED panel
- Requires DSC for 500Hz at 1440p
- No DisplayPort 2.0
- High price point
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 22" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 14 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-bit + FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.60 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic TD2230 21.5" BLACK,BLUE 2018
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
