ASUS ROG Strix G15 G615LM-DS96 Grigio Eclipse 2025

The ASUS ROG Strix G15 G615LM-DS96 is a 15.6-inch gaming display with Dolby Vision HDR, but it lands in the bottom quarter for performance and near the bottom for connectivity. At EUR 3,041, it's overpriced compared to competitors like the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and Samsung Odyssey G60SD. Skip this one unless you find it heavily discounted.

Performance is where things get disappointing. The G615LM-DS96 lands in the 22nd percentile for performance among all displays in our database. That puts it in the bottom quarter, which is not where you want a ROG Strix product to be. For a gaming-focused display, this is a weak spot. The panel doesn't deliver the kind of responsiveness or visual punch you'd expect from ASUS's gaming line.

We don't have specific benchmark numbers for refresh rate or response time in our data, but the percentile ranking tells the story. Most displays in this category outperform it. If you're wondering whether this is good for fast-paced gaming, the answer is probably no. You'd be better off looking at something like the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B or the Samsung Odyssey G60SD, both of which sit higher in our rankings. The Dolby Vision HDR is a nice touch, but HDR alone doesn't make up for mediocre core performance.

Stacked against the competition, the G615LM-DS96 falls short in almost every way. The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B is a 45-inch ultrawide that absolutely crushes this panel in performance and connectivity. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD brings OLED quality and much better gaming chops. If you're looking at the MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, you're getting quantum dot OLED tech that makes the ASUS look dated by comparison.

The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is a different beast entirely, aimed at professionals who need color accuracy and screen real estate. But even for office work, the Dell runs circles around the ASUS, which scored a dismal 14.8 out of 100 for office use. The Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA is another gaming-focused option that outperforms the G615LM-DS96 while likely costing less. The only area where the ASUS holds its own is the feature set, where it sits in the 69th percentile. But features don't mean much when the core experience is this underwhelming.

Value is a tough conversation here. At EUR 3,041 from the one Italian listing we found, this display is asking premium money for budget-tier performance. The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and Samsung Odyssey G60SD both offer better performance and connectivity for similar or less money in most markets. The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 is another strong alternative that beats this panel in nearly every category. Even the Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA delivers more for your euro. Unless you're getting a massive discount, the G615LM-DS96 doesn't make financial sense. You're paying for the ROG Strix name and Dolby Vision, but not much else.

The ASUS ROG Strix G15 G615LM-DS96 sits in a weird spot. It's marketed as a gaming display with Dolby Vision HDR, but our database shows it landing in the bottom quarter for performance and near the bottom for connectivity. That's not a great look for something with ROG Strix branding, which usually means ASUS is bringing their A-game. The G615LM-DS96 is a 15.6-inch panel, and while we don't have a confirmed price in most markets, one Italian listing puts it at EUR 3,041. That's a serious chunk of change for a display that struggles to keep up with mid-range competitors.

If you're searching for a gaming monitor with good HDR and strong color accuracy, this probably isn't the one. The color score lands in the 62nd percentile, which is fine but nothing special. The display itself sits in the 32nd percentile, meaning it falls behind most panels we've tested. For creative work, it scores 30.7 out of 100, which is rough. Entertainment gets 25.5, and professional use gets 25.4. The office score is the real kicker at 14.8 out of 100. This thing isn't built for productivity.

So what is it built for? Honestly, we're still trying to figure that out. The feature set is middle of the pack at the 69th percentile, but the ergonomics are near the bottom at the 10th percentile. You'll get Dolby Vision HDR, which is nice for movies and some games, but the overall package feels mismatched for the price.

Skip this if you're a gamer who cares about performance, a creative professional who needs accurate colors, or anyone who does office work. The performance is bottom-quarter, the color accuracy is mediocre, and the office score is abysmal. If you need a gaming display, check out the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B or Samsung Odyssey G60SD. For creative work, the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is a much better fit. And if you want OLED gaming on a budget, the Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA or MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 are smarter buys. The only person who might consider this is someone who absolutely needs Dolby Vision HDR in a 15.6-inch form factor and has money to burn. Even then, we'd tell you to think twice.

Should you buy the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G615LM-DS96? No. Not at this price. The performance is in the bottom quarter of all displays we've tested, the connectivity is nearly dead last, and the ergonomics are a joke. The Dolby Vision HDR is the only real selling point, and that's not enough to carry a EUR 3,041 display.

If you're dead set on the ROG Strix brand, wait for a sale or look at other models in the lineup. But honestly, there are better options from LG, Samsung, MSI, and Gigabyte that deliver more for less. This feels like a product that ASUS released without thinking about who it's actually for. Gamers will be disappointed by the performance. Creatives will be let down by the color accuracy. Office workers should run the other way. That leaves almost no one.