Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD 32" Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD 32" Silver 2024
The monitor receives mixed reviews: some users praise its stunning colors, contrast, and HDR performance, while others report severe issues like random restarting, flickering, and black screen failures within a month. It works well as a TV with an Apple TV but has poor input switching and auto power-off problems when used as a PC monitor. The high price is a common complaint, though some feel it is worth it for the display quality.
Pros
- Stunning colors and contrast
- Excellent HDR performance
- Great display quality with 12-bit color at 240Hz
- Works well as a TV with Apple TV
Cons
- Random restarting and flickering
- Black screen failure within a month
- Poor input switching and auto power-off issues
- High price
- Factory presets are muddy requiring extensive calibration
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 (CIE1976) | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 180W | 80W★ |
| Weight | 8.39 kg | 7.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD 32" Silver 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
