ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 26.5" Black 2026
The third-gen 26.5-inch glossy WOLED panel delivers 240Hz refresh and a 0.03ms response time with a 38% reduction in ambient reflections for exceptional motion clarity. Its ASUS OLED Care Pro suite includes a Neo Proximity Sensor that switches to a black screen when you step away, directly addressing burn-in concerns while the compact stand saves desk space. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who want 1440p speed and true HDR contrast in brightly lit rooms.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 1300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 27 |
| Weight | 6.6 kg / 14.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 26.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 26.5" | 99.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 98 | 93.4 | 98.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $488
Amazon 1 offer From $549
B&H Photo 1 offer From $549
Newegg 1 offer From $600
Price History
Usage Scores
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