ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" vs ZZA Z27D 27"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
ZZA Z27D 27"
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
ZZA Z27D 27"
This monitor generally receives positive feedback for its picture quality, responsiveness for gaming, and value for money. However, two notable complaints are a defective unit that won't turn on and a unit that runs extremely hot at the bottom, radiating uncomfortable heat. While most users are happy with their purchase, these quality control and heating issues are significant drawbacks for some.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Fast response for gaming
- Excellent value for money
- Sturdy stand
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Defective unit received by some users
- Extreme heating at the bottom of the screen
- No built-in speakers
- HDR can look unnatural
- Color quality leans too cool/bright
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | ZZA Z27D 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 4.62 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
ZZA Z27D 27"
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
ZZA Z27D 27" offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
