ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Silver 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
The ASUS 17.3" portable monitor receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its build quality, sharp image, and portability, several verified buyers report significant issues with renewed units, including missing components like the smart case and charger, screen distortion, and even dead-on-arrival units. The value proposition is debated, with some finding the renewed discount worthwhile and others warning to buy new instead.
Pros
- Build quality
- Sharp image
- Portability
- Good refresh rate
- Compact design
Cons
- Missing components in renewed units
- Screen distortion on one side
- Dead on arrival risk
- No DisplayPort
- No G-Sync without DP
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 XG17AHP 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 | — | 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 | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 | 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 XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong performance (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %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 XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.
