Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
The Lenovo G27-20 is generally well-liked for its bright, vibrant colors and smooth 144Hz refresh rate, especially among gamers. However, several users note that the price is high for a 1080p monitor and that the on-screen display menu is unintuitive. Some experienced issues with the stand or stuttering at high refresh rates, often attributed to their own hardware limitations.
Pros
- Bright and vibrant colors
- Smooth 144Hz refresh rate
- Sturdy build quality
- Height-adjustable stand
- Good for gaming and work
Cons
- High price for 1080p
- Unintuitive OSD menu
- Height adjustment issues on some units
- Stuttering at 144Hz with older hardware
- sRGB mode locks brightness
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
| Lenovo G27-20 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 32W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 5.94 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
- Strong color (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th 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
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
