Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" dual-mode monitor impresses with its ability to switch between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 324Hz, offering both stunning image quality and ultra-smooth competitive gaming. Users praise the excellent out-of-the-box color calibration, solid build, and useful features like USB-C DP Alt mode and ELMB. Minor drawbacks include the confusing rear button layout and the limited 15W power delivery over USB-C, but overall it is seen as a great value for its price.
Pros
- Excellent out-of-box color calibration
- Dual-mode 4K 160Hz / 1080p 324Hz
- USB-C DP Alt mode
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- Confusing rear button layout
- Limited 15W USB-C power delivery
- Aux port switches audio output
- 1080p mode slightly less sharp
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W | 30W★ |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 6.60 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.
