ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" vs ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" Black 2021
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
ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" Black 2021
Users generally appreciate this ViewSonic monitor for its excellent value, sharp 1440p resolution, and smooth high refresh rate, especially when purchased on sale. Many note the great picture quality and easy setup, though some mention minor ghosting and a few received defective units. The built-in speakers are considered poor, and the DisplayPort cable quality was criticized. Overall, it's a solid budget gaming monitor with a few caveats.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 1440p resolution
- High refresh rate (165-180Hz)
- Good color accuracy
- Easy setup and assembly
Cons
- Ghosting issues
- Defective units out of box
- Poor built-in speakers
- Low quality DisplayPort cable
- Brightness could be higher
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" | ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 3.90 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
ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" Black 2021 offers 3.2x better value for money
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
ViewSonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
