ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" vs Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus DS 13.3"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus DS 13.3" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
This ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED monitor delivers stunning visuals with its True Black 500 technology, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Gamers praise its 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for buttery-smooth competitive play, while also noting its excellence in single-player titles. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches easily, plus the lack of DisplayPort 2.0 requiring DSC for full performance. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for those with powerful GPUs and a need for speed.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 500Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- 0.03ms response time
- True Black 500 technology
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
Cons
- Glossy screen attracts fingerprints
- Easily scratched OLED panel
- Requires DSC for 500Hz at 1440p
- No DisplayPort 2.0
- High price point
Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus DS 13.3" Black 2024
Users generally appreciate the Duex Plus DS for its portability and convenience, especially for remote work and travel. Many praise its easy attachment and plug-and-play functionality, though some find the brightness and build quality lacking. A few report durability issues, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Easy attachment
- Portable and lightweight
- Plug-and-play functionality
- Good for remote work
- Versatile screen modes
Cons
- Low brightness
- Poor pixel quality
- Flimsy construction
- Heavier than expected
- Support issues
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" | Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus DS 13.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 2 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 16.7 Million Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 65W | 5W★ |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus DS 13.3" Black 2024
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus DS 13.3" Black 2024 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
