Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung ultra-wide monitor, praising its easy setup, excellent picture quality, and outstanding value for under $200. The PBP and PIP features work well, and the flat VA panel delivers clarity comparable to IPS. Minor drawbacks include a multi-click source toggle and a stand that sits too high for some.
Pros
- Easy setup and connections
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for under $200
- PBP and PIP features work well
- Flat VA panel with IPS-like clarity
Cons
- Multi-click source toggle
- Stand sits too high for some
- No physical source switch
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" 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 ViewFinity S50GC 34" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | Over 1 billion colors | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | — | 7.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34" Black 2023
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
