BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its value, thin bezel, and clear image quality. It works well for home office setups, dual-monitor configurations, and even as a TV in a truck. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of USB-C input and a driver issue with video cards, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Thin bezel
- Clear image quality
- VESA mount compatible
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Lack of USB-C input
- Driver issue with video cards
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
| BenQ GW2490 23.8" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 20W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 3.93 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
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
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024 offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
