ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27" vs Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27"
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27"
This 1440p gaming monitor from ASUS is highly praised for its stunning clarity, vibrant colors, and smooth high-refresh-rate performance, especially when overclocked to 320Hz. Users appreciate the easy setup, sturdy packaging, and the ASUS Display Widget app for quick settings adjustments. The main drawbacks are the lack of built-in speakers and the awkward placement of the OSD joystick on the right side, which can be inconvenient for dual-monitor setups. Overall, it's considered a great value for the price, with many saying it punches above its weight.
Pros
- Stunning 1440p clarity
- Vibrant colors
- High refresh rate (320Hz overclock)
- Easy setup
- Robust packaging
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- OSD joystick on right side
- Gamma settings only via monitor controls
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is widely praised as an exceptional productivity monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 5K2K resolution, vibrant IPS Black colors, and excellent text clarity. The built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub and KVM switch are major selling points, simplifying multi-device setups and reducing desk clutter. However, some users report significant issues with firmware updates, particularly on Macs, and note that the monitor is heavy and its anti-glare coating is less effective than competitors. Overall, it is considered a premium, high-value investment for professionals despite a few notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional 5K2K resolution
- Vibrant IPS Black colors
- Built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub
- Effective KVM switch
- Excellent text clarity
Cons
- Firmware update issues on Mac
- Heavy (19 lbs)
- Anti-glare coating less effective
- KVM limited to two devices
- Thick design for webcams
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27" | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 39.7" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 2,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 320 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 94%, sRGB 130% | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 380W★ |
| Weight | 9.07 kg | 8.35 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27"
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27" offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
