Newsoul M1620 16" 2025
Newsoul
61 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
ASUS
96 Overall Score
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Newsoul M1620 16" 2025
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Display quality 5
Refresh rate 4
Response time 3
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Newsoul M1620 16" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1200 nits★ | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | VESA | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 65W★ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Newsoul M1620 16" 2025
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (85th percentile)85th %ile
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
Newsoul M1620 16" 20250.244score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5" Black 20250.113score per dollar
Newsoul M1620 16" 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 26.5"
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
