ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
The product has received mixed feedback, with one user praising it as a great third monitor for streaming in small spaces. However, two verified buyers reported that the monitor stopped working after a short period, one after 30 days and another after just 3 days. The Q&A clarifies that the tripod is not included with this SKU and that it supports FreeSync but G-Sync compatibility is uncertain.
Pros
- Great for streaming in small spaces
- Works as intended initially
Cons
- Stops working after short period
- Tripod not included with this SKU
- Uncertain G-Sync compatibility
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
The Apple 27" Studio Display XDR is widely praised for its stunning 5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and exceptional color accuracy, making it a top choice for professional photo and video editors. Users consistently highlight the superb HDR performance, excellent build quality, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. However, the extremely high price is a recurring point of contention, with many noting that while the performance justifies the cost for professionals, it feels overpriced for general use. Some minor issues include the need for a firmware update upon first connection and the speakers being merely adequate rather than excellent.
Pros
- Stunning 5K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Superb HDR performance
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Extremely high price
- Speakers only adequate, not excellent
- Firmware update required on first connection
- No HDMI input for versatility
- Nano-texture may be visible to some
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 3 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 10W★ | — |
| Weight | 1.06 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
