ASUS ROG Strix OLED 26.5-inch 1440p Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 26.5"

Panel Type: OLED

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Refresh Rate: 240 Hz

Response Time: 0.03 ms

Contrast Ratio: Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit No Light)

HDR Support: Yes: HDR10

Max Brightness:

450 nits (cd/m²) - Peak
275 nits (cd/m²) - Sustained in SDR Mode

Coating: Glossy

Curved Screen: No

ASUS OLED XG27AQDMG Overview

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ASUS OLED XG27AQDMG is built to handle a wide range of visual tasks with consistency and clarity. Thanks to its low response time and high refresh rate, it's an excellent choice for gamers. It features 26.5", OLED panel, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, HDR support. This monitor keeps up with your reaction time, match after match.

Who is it for?

When it comes to office work, superior office performance with excellent readability and eye comfort features. Perfect for data analysis and detailed document work.

For creative work, adequate for entry-level creative work and learning design basics. Color accuracy is reasonable for non-professional projects but may require external calibration.

Who is it not for?

For gaming, gaming performance is below average on this display. You'll likely experience motion blur and slower response times during fast-paced games.

ASUS OLED XG27AQDMG is a member of ASUS's OLED series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS OLED Series History

	Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
	ASUS OLED MQ149CD Compare	14"	1920 x 1200	60 Hz
	ASUS OLED XG27AQDMG	26.5"	2560 x 1440	240 Hz

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Details

GENERAL
Brand	ASUS
Model Name	OLED XG27AQDMG
Instruction Set	26.5"
Panel Type	OLED
Resolution	2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate	240 Hz
Aspect Ratio	16:9

With an OLED panel providing excellent contrast and true blacks and a refresh rate of 2560 Hz, this display supports consistent performance across both creative and casual use cases. Its 240 resolution ensures sharp visuals. HDR support enhances dynamic range for a more vivid image. It offers wide color gamut coverage, which benefits professionals dealing with color-critical work.

Image Quality & Performance
Contrast Ratio	Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit No Light)
Max Brightness	450 nits @ HDR 275 nits @ SDR
HDR Support	Yes: HDR10
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit)
Color Gamut	99% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3
Response Time	0.03 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	G-Sync, FreeSync Premium
Viewing Angle (H x V)	178 x 178°
Curved Display	No

Usage Suitability

Gaming: ★★☆☆☆

Office Work: ★★★★☆

Creative Work: ★★★☆☆

Higher-rated monitors for Gaming use:

ASUS PG27UCDM ★★★★★

26.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
ASUS PG32UCDM ★★★★★

31.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
LG 27GQ50B-B ★★★★★

27", 1 ms, 165 Hz

Higher-rated monitors for Creative use:

LG 27MD5KL ★★★★★

27", 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976
MSI Pro MP273A ★★★★★

27", 106% CIE1976
Dell E2425H ★★★★★

24", 72% CIE1931, 83% CIE1976

Physical & Design
Coating	Glossy
Adjustments	Height / 120 mm Rotation 180° (-90 to 90°)Tilt -5 to 20° Swivel 90° (-45 to 45°)Swivel 0°
Dimensions (with Stand)	23.8 x 20 x 8.6" / 60.5 x 50.8 x 21.9 cm
Dimensions (w/o Stand)	23.8 x 14.5 x 2" / 60.5 x 36.8 x 5 cm
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm

It supports the common 100x100 mm VESA mount, making it easy to pair with most arms and wall mounts. The Glossy coating provides vibrant colors but may reflect more light. It offers ergonomic features such as height adjustment, tilt support, swivel functionality, portrait rotation.

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Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 11x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
HDCP Support	Yes: Version 2.2
Multi-Input (PIP/PBP)	No

Connection features support diverse usage scenarios effectively. HDCP 2.2 compliance enables full Netflix 4K, Disney+, and other premium streaming experiences. Most modern GPUs can drive this display effectively, though demanding games may need settings adjustments. Ensure your system can deliver the bandwidth and performance these ports are designed to handle.