BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" Black 2025
The BenQ Zowie XL2586X+ monitor receives high praise for its exceptional quality, motion handling, and suitability for competitive gaming, with users calling it the best and praising the supplier's service. However, one reviewer notes that if you already own a 360Hz or 480Hz monitor, the upgrade to 600Hz may not feel significantly different, possibly due to age. Overall, sentiment is positive, with minor caveats about the perceived benefit of the high refresh rate.
Pros
- Exceptional quality
- Superb motion handling
- Great for competitive gaming
- Fast and reliable service
Cons
- Minimal difference from 360Hz/480Hz
- Perceived benefit may be age-dependent
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" 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 ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.1" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 600 Hz★ | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 320 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 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 | 65W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 11.34 kg | 7.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (8th percentile)8th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" BLACK 2025 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
