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ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

A glossy QHD OLED for a desk where lighting and the DisplayPort connection are considered.

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The decision

The XG27AQDMG makes sense when you specifically want a glossy OLED gaming display and can arrange the room around it. Its 240 Hz maximum should be checked against the source port, while long static desktop sessions deserve a review of OLED care and the warranty in your region. This profile does not infer measured motion performance from the refresh specification.

Consider it when

  • A QHD gaming setup with a suitable DisplayPort source.
  • A desk whose light sources can be positioned to manage reflections.

Look again when

  • A source limited to HDMI while expecting 240 Hz.
  • A purchase made without reviewing OLED maintenance and local warranty terms.

The checks that can change your choice

HDMI and DisplayPort have different ceilings

The verified specification gives up to 240 Hz through DisplayPort and 144 Hz through HDMI. Check the complete timing and DSC requirements, then choose the matching cable and source setting.

Plan separate audio

This model has a headphone output but no built-in speakers. Decide whether sound comes from headphones, desktop speakers or another device before treating the display as a complete audio solution.

Published specifications

26.5-inch viewable glossy WOLED; 2560 × 1440; up to 240 Hz; adaptive sync.

BrandASUS ROG
Exact modelStrix OLED XG27AQDMG
Display26.5-inch glossy WOLED
Resolution2560 × 1440
Refresh rateDP: up to 240 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz
Video inputs1 × DisplayPort 1.4 DSC; 2 × HDMI 2.0
USB and audio2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1; headphone output; no speakers
Stand and mount120 mm height adjustment; tilt, swivel, pivot; VESA 100 × 100 mm

Maximum refresh is input-dependent; check the manual's timing table. OLED maintenance and warranty terms vary by market.

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