The comparison with the phone screen is really helpful. Other reviews don't take so many approaches to make the actual surface come across, again, it's really helpful! Thanks!
all you reviewers made me buy this. I'm not angry. ASUS was the first to make a 27" 1440 OLED under $700 with a glossy finish. I was really having second thoughts about the matte screen LG. This is my first OLED PC monitor doubling as a PS5 (and other console) monitor. I have a 10 year old LG OLED so this should be a joy to game on.
Why are people so obsessed with brightness, though? I'm using my 250 cd/m2 monitor with open curtains and its set at 10%, never felt the need to increase it past that.
Great to see a glossy WOLED option for those folks. I personally prefer a matte OLED monitor since I don’t like gaming exclusively in pitch darkness 100% of the time (hence why I returned my MSI 321URX). Gaming with windows open is very relaxing.
Yes options are awesome 🔥 I’m in the same boat, I like having natural sunlight fill up my studio so to me Matte is more versatile. This is probably why Samsung went with a matte coating on the new G80SD. But if you’re someone who always games or uses computer at night, then glossy is FIRE 🔥
From your experience is there a actual reason to go glossy ? I feel ill be missing out if I picked a matte Oled just from reading posts and comments online .@@FIREWOLFTECH
Glossy WOLED is much much better than glossy QD-OLED, you don't have the magenta ting and raised blacks when used in bright environment. Nice review man! How is the HDR brightness compared to LG 27GS95QE?
I agree 🔥 completely forgot to point that out 😅 Only thing though is to be cautious about lighting and sunlight positions. As for comparing the HDR to LG 27GS95QE, it’s hard to say unless if I had them side by side
@@mdzavaid118 Yeh the text is bad, but you can mitigate it by disabling clear text and scale to 125/150%. After these steps it looks much better. I hope the new RGWB layout will fix the fringing issues on the 1440p displays.
Waiting for this monitor to arrive, and I'm SO excited to finally start 1440p gaming. I've had my old setup now for 7 years, with a 1080p Benq 144mzh screen, so this is gonna be WILD. Thankfully I always have the curtains down as I don't like natural light in the gaming room, so hopefully I won't be troubled by the glare/reflection downsides of a glossy OLED. GREAT review my guy!
I honestly wouldn't worry about burn-in. OLED tech has been out for a long time, and almost every type of device is switching to or already has switched to OLED. Especially with all the built-in OLED protection features, I think it'll last for years !
Prefer 27GS95QE-B for its matte coating, more versatile to use during the day. However if you’re going to be using it exclusively for night time and/or prefer having a dark room, then this glossy monitor is better for that
Torn between this and the lg 27gs9 its on sale on amazon atm. I’m not super picky if its matte or glossy since we already have a tv so whichever’s best to hook up with a gaming laptop and a ps5 only. Great vid as always man. ❤
@@mrwest2474 oh. I was thinking the lg has the advantage coz of the hdmi2.1, but I like the asus too. How do you like the asus one? Does it matter that it only has hdmi2.0?
@@edssszy I play display port on PC and use HDMI on console just fine. The ps5 and Xbox can only display 120hz max anyways so it wasn’t a deal breaker. Plus the glossy screen is just the best thing ever it really makes the quality top notch and I’ve used more expensive monitors. For the price. You can’t beat the ASUS. If HDMI 2.1 is a deal breaker maybe look at the Msi 360hz MPG 271qrx
Great video! Could you please help me to make a good choice? I'm building a gaming rig and looking for a QHD 27" monitor. However, I'm not sure which one is best. Could you please advise? I'm considering three models now. However, I'm not good at that. So, I'd appreciate it if you could advise me on any other options. 1. ASUS Rog Swift PG27AQDM, which is OLED matte for $1,020.00. 2. ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG, which is OLED glossy for $730.00 3. ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, which is IPS matte for $310.00. I use a MacBook for everyday work with a glossy 14" screen, and I really like it. That's why I'm looking at the ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG for $730. However, I have some doubts about this choice, and here are the reasons. 1. Cost: It's quite expensive. My RIG would be RTX 4070 paired with i5-12400. The total cost of the rig is about $1,700.00. 2. I was told today in a store that I won't be able to play games longer than 1 hour. The reason is that despite the great colors, it would be hard for my eyes. 3. I always play with the lights on. The window is on the right side, not behind me. Will it cause some inconvenience at night or during the day? At night, I use minimum light. The light is not behind my back. If it's true and it's hard for long gaming (2-3 hours), then we have another two models. ASUS Rog Swift PG27AQDM (Oled matte) for $1,020.00, and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, which is IPS matte, for $310.00 Again, OLED matte PG27AQDM costs $1,020.00, and I'm unsure it's a good choice due to the cost. At the same time, it's matte, and I'm afraid the colors won't be as good as they could be on a glossy screen. The last option is the $310.00 IPS matte ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS. It is much more convenient. Are the colors much worse on IPS? I'm using a MacBook Pro 14, which has an IPS glossy screen, and I like it. I'm planning to play 3-4 days per week. As it won't be everyday gaming, I don't want to waste all the money on it, and at the same time, I need nice results. Also, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS has a USB-C port, which I can use to connect my MacBook if I have to work at home. I'll be glad to hear your answers!
@@fasticaYeah I have noticed this also...I bought my first OLED monitor a few weeks ago and had to send it back, the flickering was absolutely horrible! I didn't know anything about VRR flickering before I bought it because not a single review I watched mentioned anything about it...I love the look of OLED, but I don't know how people deal with the flickering!
if i were to ask you , please give a single word answer for, " Which is better, ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG OR ALIENWARE 360Hz WZ2725DF " what would your anwere be?
hi, in regards of input lag, feeling of aiming, of course you use roller, but if you played a bit with mouse, which do you feel it's more accurate, this or g6? Ty!
To answer my own question, it is extremely dim and does not project onto the wall at all. It’s only visible when looking at the back of the monitor. If you are going for that look you would need an RGB strip.
It states on the product page that it’s 3rd gen and uses the same panel on the LG27GS95QE You can also tell because of the release date, doesn’t make sense to use older OLED panel
They both use the same exact W-OLED panel, the difference is the coating, so during daytime use, the LG27gs95qe does a better job at making it better to use. But during the night, this one looks better
Dont think you loose any refresh rate as most games still run on 8-bit and it just has to do with home many hues of colors the screen is able to show. Nothing with performance.
@@Dr3clipse I personally dont have this monitor but, i know that in the monitor settings there is a ELMB mode that caps the FPS and turns off VRR. So makke sure thats off. Also make sure Gsync is enabled in the Nvidia control panel. Maybe also try another picture mode and see if the fps goes up to 240?
Everything about this monitor is great expect HDMI. Why only 2.0? Damn....i know u cant run PS5 on more than 120 Hz, but i don't buy monitor for 1 year..
in real life, this is a semi-glossy. it’s essentially the same coating on the LG B series OLED’s. Was hoping it would be as glossy as the C series OLED’s from LG.
@ eh it’s not great but I still own one specifically for gaming. Dough’s Gorilla Glass 4K IPS display is perfect and my daily driver. don’t know how they messed up the OLED coating so bad since it’s suppose to be using more or less the same coating.
thoughts on LG 27GS95QE vs 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 vs ASUS ROG STRIX Glossy OLED XG27AQDMG? My new apartment is going to have a huge amount of sunlight throughout the place. Should I go with the matte finish on the LG/Samsung rather than the glossy ASUS?
Having light in the room isn't an issue, you just don't want the screen facing a window...If it is then you will be much better off with a matte screen...
This monitor has BAD black crush at 240hz. At lower refresh rates its not quite as bad. If you search around the web there are a few work arounds but it includes downloading software and putting the display into wide color gamut mode then clamping the colors back down to SRGB
@@gustavosouza9720samsung has alot of ghosting and lg has a lot of flickering asus is a middle ground in both but there is a little flicker in the asus as well unless u go for their premium oled screen
Get the samsung. i had this same asus monitor and returned it due to the horrible finish. its glossy yes but still has a grainy look. the samsung is also 360hz so more futureproof
@@FIREWOLFTECH you misunderstand what i said, the screws that mount that adapter to the arm are not present lol its just the adapter with no way to hold it to the floating arm it has 4 screw holes for this purpose but it didnt come with any screws so i have non that fit this adapter for the monitor
@@mrwest2474 i own 3 other asus monitors and all of them have the screws for vesa mounting pre installed into them. maybe im just old but its what im used to lol. i ended up going to lowes and just buying new screws
Now you can watch outside while you game. I honestly dont understand why folks have such a hard on for glossy screens. Now you have to control light and game in a dungeon. Spend all that money to make concessions.
Exactly ! There are pros and cons for glossy, and that is a trade off in reflections. I can see why glossy is better than matte in darker settings, just gotta be in a bat cave 😅 But it’s still great to have choices 🔥 if I was gaming exclusively during night time, I’d want this
Unless you are putting your monitor opposite a window the reflections aren't really an issue...I don't know exactly why, but the glossy just pops the colors way better to my eye...
$699................get out of Here, who has money like that when a cheap $140 moniter will do the job .......Unsubscribed from you for your foolishness !
That’s the retail price of this monitor, it’s been on sale for the longest under $600…now this video is aimed directly for those looking for an “affordable” OLED compared to others that are 1K or higher. Now by your logic, I would assume the phone you have is a cheap android under $60 along with all the other things you might have. Nothing wrong with that, but a $140 monitor vs this or a more expansive monitor is a completely different experience :)
This is the best monitor you can buy in 2024.
And I did and my wallet is not happy at all… just bought it…
The comparison with the phone screen is really helpful. Other reviews don't take so many approaches to make the actual surface come across, again, it's really helpful! Thanks!
indeed! It's really useful
all you reviewers made me buy this. I'm not angry. ASUS was the first to make a 27" 1440 OLED under $700 with a glossy finish. I was really having second thoughts about the matte screen LG. This is my first OLED PC monitor doubling as a PS5 (and other console) monitor. I have a 10 year old LG OLED so this should be a joy to game on.
Why are people so obsessed with brightness, though? I'm using my 250 cd/m2 monitor with open curtains and its set at 10%, never felt the need to increase it past that.
Great to see a glossy WOLED option for those folks. I personally prefer a matte OLED monitor since I don’t like gaming exclusively in pitch darkness 100% of the time (hence why I returned my MSI 321URX). Gaming with windows open is very relaxing.
Yes options are awesome 🔥
I’m in the same boat, I like having natural sunlight fill up my studio so to me Matte is more versatile. This is probably why Samsung went with a matte coating on the new G80SD.
But if you’re someone who always games or uses computer at night, then glossy is FIRE 🔥
From your experience is there a actual reason to go glossy ? I feel ill be missing out if I picked a matte Oled just from reading posts and comments online .@@FIREWOLFTECH
Glossy WOLED is much much better than glossy QD-OLED, you don't have the magenta ting and raised blacks when used in bright environment. Nice review man! How is the HDR brightness compared to LG 27GS95QE?
I agree 🔥 completely forgot to point that out 😅
Only thing though is to be cautious about lighting and sunlight positions.
As for comparing the HDR to LG 27GS95QE, it’s hard to say unless if I had them side by side
I heard the text in WOLED is very blurry compared to QD OLED
@@mdzavaid118 Yeh the text is bad, but you can mitigate it by disabling clear text and scale to 125/150%. After these steps it looks much better. I hope the new RGWB layout will fix the fringing issues on the 1440p displays.
Waiting for this monitor to arrive, and I'm SO excited to finally start 1440p gaming. I've had my old setup now for 7 years, with a 1080p Benq 144mzh screen, so this is gonna be WILD. Thankfully I always have the curtains down as I don't like natural light in the gaming room, so hopefully I won't be troubled by the glare/reflection downsides of a glossy OLED. GREAT review my guy!
Did you noticethe black crush - its still not fixed.
I kinda wish they made this one but just with matte coating, i dont want to think about lights everywhere in the room
They do...it's called the PG27AQDM
@@picklerick9191 not the same
Genuine question. How did you get VRR from the PS5, when the monitor only supports HDMI 2.0? I’m getting this monitor tomorrow so I’m just wondering.
HDMI spec is terrrible atm. The monitor is capable of VRR through hdmi but is bandwidth limited so it can't hit 240hz over hdmi.
What do u think about burn in ? after 3 years we could face the issue about it .
I honestly wouldn't worry about burn-in. OLED tech has been out for a long time, and almost every type of device is switching to or already has switched to OLED. Especially with all the built-in OLED protection features, I think it'll last for years !
This or aw2725df for fps games?
Great review.
Seems really worth it for the price.
Only draw back in the HDMI 2.0, but I'd most likely use Display anyway.
Thank you!
Best Settings ?
which one would you prefer: MSI MPG271 QRX QD-OLED or this one? 360Hz vs 240Hz doesn't matter for me in this scenario
Do you think this monitor is better than AW3225qf? Today they are almost at the same price.
Where do you find those awesome wallpapers?
Wallpaper Engine (via Steam) 🔥
@@FIREWOLFTECH I figured it out just yesterday! It's pretty cool stuff
can you change the light of the ROG logo to white?
what do you prefer this monitor or LG 27GS95QE-B ? You have tried both of them
Prefer 27GS95QE-B for its matte coating, more versatile to use during the day.
However if you’re going to be using it exclusively for night time and/or prefer having a dark room, then this glossy monitor is better for that
@@FIREWOLFTECHfor image quality?
Torn between this and the lg 27gs9 its on sale on amazon atm. I’m not super picky if its matte or glossy since we already have a tv so whichever’s best to hook up with a gaming laptop and a ps5 only. Great vid as always man. ❤
I’m picking up both next weekend and plan to do a comparison video.
@@jkthesixth709 thanks man. Let me know if your vid is up.
Don’t get the LG. The asus is amazing I have both this and the matte version.
@@mrwest2474 oh. I was thinking the lg has the advantage coz of the hdmi2.1, but I like the asus too. How do you like the asus one? Does it matter that it only has hdmi2.0?
@@edssszy I play display port on PC and use HDMI on console just fine. The ps5 and Xbox can only display 120hz max anyways so it wasn’t a deal breaker. Plus the glossy screen is just the best thing ever it really makes the quality top notch and I’ve used more expensive monitors. For the price. You can’t beat the ASUS. If HDMI 2.1 is a deal breaker maybe look at the Msi 360hz MPG 271qrx
Great video!
Could you please help me to make a good choice?
I'm building a gaming rig and looking for a QHD 27" monitor. However, I'm not sure which one is best. Could you please advise?
I'm considering three models now. However, I'm not good at that. So, I'd appreciate it if you could advise me on any other options.
1. ASUS Rog Swift PG27AQDM, which is OLED matte for $1,020.00.
2. ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG, which is OLED glossy for $730.00
3. ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, which is IPS matte for $310.00.
I use a MacBook for everyday work with a glossy 14" screen, and I really like it. That's why I'm looking at the ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG for $730. However, I have some doubts about this choice, and here are the reasons.
1. Cost: It's quite expensive. My RIG would be RTX 4070 paired with i5-12400. The total cost of the rig is about $1,700.00.
2. I was told today in a store that I won't be able to play games longer than 1 hour. The reason is that despite the great colors, it would be hard for my eyes.
3. I always play with the lights on. The window is on the right side, not behind me. Will it cause some inconvenience at night or during the day? At night, I use minimum light. The light is not behind my back.
If it's true and it's hard for long gaming (2-3 hours), then we have another two models. ASUS Rog Swift PG27AQDM (Oled matte) for $1,020.00, and ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, which is IPS matte, for $310.00
Again, OLED matte PG27AQDM costs $1,020.00, and I'm unsure it's a good choice due to the cost. At the same time, it's matte, and I'm afraid the colors won't be as good as they could be on a glossy screen.
The last option is the $310.00 IPS matte ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS. It is much more convenient. Are the colors much worse on IPS? I'm using a MacBook Pro 14, which has an IPS glossy screen, and I like it.
I'm planning to play 3-4 days per week. As it won't be everyday gaming, I don't want to waste all the money on it, and at the same time, I need nice results.
Also, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS has a USB-C port, which I can use to connect my MacBook if I have to work at home.
I'll be glad to hear your answers!
is this monitor out yet ? how did you get it ?
Hello
Would this monitor be superior compared to the new LG 27GS?
Sure that are worlds
This looks incredible, I’m waiting for 32” 4K, but I definitely want WOLED.
That would be an incredible combo 🔥
how bad is the vrr flicker?
Asking the real question. I don't get why monitor reviewers never talk about VRR flickering.
@@fasticaYeah I have noticed this also...I bought my first OLED monitor a few weeks ago and had to send it back, the flickering was absolutely horrible! I didn't know anything about VRR flickering before I bought it because not a single review I watched mentioned anything about it...I love the look of OLED, but I don't know how people deal with the flickering!
@@brucepreston3927i just ordered this monitor today i used to use a aoc monitor that had flicking with g sync on didnt brother me
if i were to ask you , please give a single word answer for, " Which is better, ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG OR ALIENWARE 360Hz WZ2725DF " what would your anwere be?
XG27AQDMG (personal preference)
@@FIREWOLFTECHIs it the quality that surpasses or the performance
hi, in regards of input lag, feeling of aiming, of course you use roller, but if you played a bit with mouse, which do you feel it's more accurate, this or g6? Ty!
there's no input lag at all on oled
Settings?
Just ordered this monitor today
And happy.?😊
@@MrLupooo yes
Hi there! can you pls share the Dragon wallpaper in the thumbnail ... this wallpaper is beautiful!
You can get it on wallpaper engine via steam. It's by Hystar, which is also have linked in the description. They make that exact mouse pad
@@FIREWOLFTECH my thanks ....
In mw3 did you play with HDR
How bright is the RGB on the back of the monitor? Does it project at all onto the wall behind?
You can turn it of as well
To answer my own question, it is extremely dim and does not project onto the wall at all. It’s only visible when looking at the back of the monitor. If you are going for that look you would need an RGB strip.
@@its_ohhrite thanks
@@its_ohhrite bro who tf cares about RGB on a monitor haha
Can u tell me what is that wallpaper name in engine ? tnx
will high refresh rate work with amd graphic card?
It should work depending on the game and graphics settings ofcourse
To clarify this isn’t a third generation panel. It’s the same panel in the PG27AQDM. It’s just glossy and has a better heat sink.
It states on the product page that it’s 3rd gen and uses the same panel on the LG27GS95QE
You can also tell because of the release date, doesn’t make sense to use older OLED panel
do you think the lg27gs95qe brightness can keep up with the brightness of this monitor? especially during daytime usage
They both use the same exact W-OLED panel, the difference is the coating, so during daytime use, the LG27gs95qe does a better job at making it better to use.
But during the night, this one looks better
How is the flickering?
it has anti flicker function
@@spartaque14I think he's talking about the vrr flickering
What about 8 bit?! You left the monitor at 8 bit, if you enable 10 bit how much, if any, of refresh rate you'll lose?
Dont think you loose any refresh rate as most games still run on 8-bit and it just has to do with home many hues of colors the screen is able to show. Nothing with performance.
I hope you can respond but I got the same monitor and it only reaches to 165hz even after I set the 240hz in the display settings
@@Dr3clipse you probably need to disable elmb as it locks the frame rate to work
@@vNotoriousOG how do I do that
@@Dr3clipse I personally dont have this monitor but, i know that in the monitor settings there is a ELMB mode that caps the FPS and turns off VRR. So makke sure thats off. Also make sure Gsync is enabled in the Nvidia control panel. Maybe also try another picture mode and see if the fps goes up to 240?
I got the same monitor but it only reaches 165hz after setting 240hz in the display settings
Mine only reaches 144hz, im using a laptop with a 4070 gpu. Anyone knows how to fix it to 240hz? Thanks
Could be the the cable ur using cant reach those limits buy a hdmi 2,1
@@2EZ4bty You cant get above 144hz using hdmi. To hit 240 on this you need displayport
one day i will have money for this
You get 120 fps 2k in ps5?
yeah probably cuz my xbox series x can
@@TghGoldd808 thx man❤️
$499.00 would be better price
Super Glare!
Everything about this monitor is great expect HDMI. Why only 2.0? Damn....i know u cant run PS5 on more than 120 Hz, but i don't buy monitor for 1 year..
in real life, this is a semi-glossy. it’s essentially the same coating on the LG B series OLED’s. Was hoping it would be as glossy as the C series OLED’s from LG.
yeah its horrible to look at
@ eh it’s not great but I still own one specifically for gaming. Dough’s Gorilla Glass 4K IPS display is perfect and my daily driver. don’t know how they messed up the OLED coating so bad since it’s suppose to be using more or less the same coating.
It doesnt have dp?
It does.
thoughts on LG 27GS95QE vs 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 vs ASUS ROG STRIX Glossy OLED XG27AQDMG? My new apartment is going to have a huge amount of sunlight throughout the place. Should I go with the matte finish on the LG/Samsung rather than the glossy ASUS?
Having light in the room isn't an issue, you just don't want the screen facing a window...If it is then you will be much better off with a matte screen...
Do you experience any crush in blacks? I just biught the monitor and certain scenes on movies and games has a really bad dark
This monitor has BAD black crush at 240hz. At lower refresh rates its not quite as bad. If you search around the web there are a few work arounds but it includes downloading software and putting the display into wide color gamut mode then clamping the colors back down to SRGB
I'm in doubt between Asus XG27AQDMG or LG 27GS95QE or Samsung G60SD, someone can help me?
go for asus one
Thanks! Can you tell me why?
@@gustavosouza9720 just look up oled monitor comparison
@@gustavosouza9720samsung has alot of ghosting and lg has a lot of flickering asus is a middle ground in both but there is a little flicker in the asus as well unless u go for their premium oled screen
Get the samsung. i had this same asus monitor and returned it due to the horrible finish. its glossy yes but still has a grainy look. the samsung is also 360hz so more futureproof
has anyone found the vesa mounting screws? my unit doesn't have any. and normal m4's dont work.
You need to use the VESA mount adapter 2:12
With that, you’ll be able to mount it easily with 100 x 100
@@FIREWOLFTECH you misunderstand what i said, the screws that mount that adapter to the arm are not present lol its just the adapter with no way to hold it to the floating arm it has 4 screw holes for this purpose but it didnt come with any screws so i have non that fit this adapter for the monitor
@@Crazyboykibuddy your monitor mount is supposed to come supplied with hardware not ASUS 😂😂
@@mrwest2474 i own 3 other asus monitors and all of them have the screws for vesa mounting pre installed into them. maybe im just old but its what im used to lol. i ended up going to lowes and just buying new screws
Now you can watch outside while you game. I honestly dont understand why folks have such a hard on for glossy screens. Now you have to control light and game in a dungeon.
Spend all that money to make concessions.
Exactly !
There are pros and cons for glossy, and that is a trade off in reflections.
I can see why glossy is better than matte in darker settings, just gotta be in a bat cave 😅
But it’s still great to have choices 🔥 if I was gaming exclusively during night time, I’d want this
Contrast looks much better in a bright environment with a glossy screen.
I think most people intentionally avoid putting displays directly opposite of windows
Unless you are putting your monitor opposite a window the reflections aren't really an issue...I don't know exactly why, but the glossy just pops the colors way better to my eye...
DMG at the end stands for Damage, in case you didn't know :)
1440 with oled just never made sense to me
it's magnificent combination
it's for people who don't want to spend 5k on a pc to run 4k at a decent framerate
There are no 27" 4K OLED monitors atm so 1440p is the best you can get at this size. 1440p OLED looks better than 4K IPS to me
$699................get out of Here, who has money like that when a cheap $140 moniter will do the job .......Unsubscribed from you for your foolishness !
That’s the retail price of this monitor, it’s been on sale for the longest under $600…now this video is aimed directly for those looking for an “affordable” OLED compared to others that are 1K or higher.
Now by your logic, I would assume the phone you have is a cheap android under $60 along with all the other things you might have. Nothing wrong with that, but a $140 monitor vs this or a more expansive monitor is a completely different experience :)
LMAO how broke are you? It’s not that much. I got it for 500 flat. Work harder