Device Comparison
| ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG | GS27U | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2025, August 19 (Gamescom 2025) | — |
| Released | 2025-11-06 | — |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) for consoles; 280Hz at 1440p via DisplayPort 1.4 DSC | — |
| In the Box | DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-B to A cable, power cord, VESA mount kit, ROG pouch, microfiber cloth, sticker, quick start guide, warranty card | Power cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, DP cable, quick start guide, warranty card |
| Launch Price (USD) | $599 (US MSRP) | — |
| Models | XG27AQWMG | GS27U |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦838,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦800,000 |
| TESTS | ||
| Brightness Measured | Over 350 nits full-field SDR (Tom's Hardware) | 383 nits peak SDR; 473 nits peak HDR (Tom's Hardware) |
| Color Accuracy | Default grayscale 3.30 dE, gamut 2.09 dE average; 107.66% DCI-P3 coverage (Tom's Hardware) | Out-of-box grayscale error over 5 dE; 92% DCI-P3 measured; near-reference after calibration (Tom's Hardware) |
| Contrast Measured | — | 951.5:1 uncalibrated; 963.7:1 calibrated (Tom's Hardware) |
| Input Lag | 20 ms total input lag (Tom's Hardware) | 24 ms total control lag (Tom's Hardware) |
| Response Time Measured | 4 ms screen draw time (Tom's Hardware) | 6 ms screen draw time at 160Hz (Tom's Hardware) |
| DESIGN AND BUILD | ||
| Active Display Area | — | 596.16 x 335.34 mm |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 60.5 x 50.0 x 18.8 cm | 613.7 x 447.4 x 172 mm |
| Dimensions (without stand) | 60.5 x 36.8 x 6.3 cm | 613.7 x 369.6 x 53.47 mm |
| Panel Type | WOLED (Tandem WOLED) | SS IPS (SuperSpeed IPS), edge-lit |
| Screen Size | 26.5 inches (marketed as 27-inch) | 27 inches |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt +20° ~ -5°, Swivel +45° ~ -45°, Pivot +90° ~ -90°, Height 0~110mm | Tilt only (-5°~+20°); no swivel, pivot or height adjustment |
| VESA Mount | 100x100mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 6.7 kg (14.77 lbs) | 5.32 kg |
| Weight (without stand) | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) | 3.61 kg |
| DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Brightness | 1,500 cd/m² (HDR, peak) | 350 cd/m² (typical) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1073.7M colors) | 1.07 billion colors |
| Color Gamut | 99.5% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3, 127% sRGB |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 (typical) | 1000:1 |
| Factory Calibration | ΔE < 2 | — |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black, HDR10 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Pixel Density | Pixel pitch 0.229 mm | 163 ppi (pixel pitch 0.15525 mm) |
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 160 Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 (UHD 4K) |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GTG) | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Screen Coating | Glossy (TrueBlack Glossy) | Non-glare |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° (CR≧10) | 178° (H) / 178° (V) |
| GAMING FEATURES | ||
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified | Adaptive-Sync; FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible (per Tom's Hardware) |
| Gaming Aids | GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) | Black Equalizer, Aim Stabilizer, Crosshair, Timer, Smart OD, PiP/PbP |
| Low Input Lag Mode | GameFast Input technology | — |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Audio Out | Earphone jack | Earphone jack |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Hub | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (2x per ASUS spec page; 3x per availability press release) | None |
| POWER | ||
| Power Consumption | <26.8W (power saving <0.5W, power off <0.3W) | 34W (power saving <0.5W, power off <0.3W) |
| Power Supply | — | Internal (power board built-in) |
| Voltage | 100-240V, 50/60Hz | AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz |
| EXTRAS AND FEATURES | ||
| Eye Care | Flicker-free; TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light certified | Flicker-free; Low Blue Light certified by TÜV Rheinland |
| OLED Lifespan | Tandem OLED: 15% higher peak brightness, 25% wider color volume and 60% longer lifespan vs previous-generation WOLED (ASUS claim) | — |
| Other Features | Neo Proximity Sensor (auto black screen when user leaves), compact stand 30% smaller than previous 27-inch ROG XG models, 1/4" tripod socket, Kensington lock | OSD Sidekick software |
| Speakers | — | None |
| Warranty | 3 years (including panel burn-in) | — |