ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" Black 2021
The monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its sharp WQHD resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent value for the price. Gamers particularly praise the 165Hz refresh rate and FreeSync performance. However, one verified buyer reported a unit that failed within a year with persistent flickering, and another noted minor backlight bleed along the edges. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive but tempered by a few durability concerns.
Pros
- Sharp WQHD resolution
- Vibrant colors and contrast
- Excellent value for the price
- 165Hz refresh rate for gaming
- FreeSync performance
Cons
- Backlight bleed on edges
- Unit failed within a year for one buyer
- Persistent screen flickering reported
- Warranty issues for some purchases
- Requires adjustment period from flat screen
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" | Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 75W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.44 kg | 3.17 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" Black 2021
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
Pricing
Acer AOPEN 27HC5UR S 27" Black 2021 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
