Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
Users are highly satisfied with this Pixio monitor, praising its vibrant colors, sturdy metal stand, and excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for smooth gaming. The price-to-quality ratio is consistently highlighted as outstanding. However, a few minor issues recur: built-in speakers are described as weak, color calibration can seem dull out of the box, and a couple of dead pixels were noted in one unit. Setup is generally easy, though the included display cables are sometimes considered too short.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Sturdy metal monitor stand
- Excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for gaming
- Great price-to-quality ratio
- Easy setup process
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Colors may appear dull out of the box
- Included display cables are too short
- A few dead pixels reported on some units
- Poor mounting instructions
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
| Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 135.76% sRGB, 96.50% DCI-P3, 92.95% NTSC | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 48W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.49 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong color (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st 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
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.
