Asus 27" OLED XG27AQDMG, anybody using it ?

[BitMaster]

Planning on a new monitor with AMD Freesync since mine only does true Gsync.

After many hours of research I found this screen https://rog.asus.com/de/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/   in german

or  https://rog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/   in english.

 

My question is the text readability, it is for sure superb for gaming but some reviews mention the sub-pixel layout was a topic that you either dislike if you sense it/see it  and others don't bother. I am eager to hear 1st hand experience for daily work, Mail-Surfing-Teamviewer sort of thing.

 

Any feedback welcome  

I want to stay at 1440p, 27" but I am open for suggestions regarding type and brand, budget up to ~700€

[LucShep]

That really looks like a superb monitor, but yeah.... Subpixel Layout is RWBG (some color fringing around text).
But, even so, may be such a small issue that makes no difference, if that's the monitor that you're really looking for.
 
I like the aproach and format these guys use on their reviews (best in the biz, IMO) - and the text-clarity section is always important to look at:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg

Hope it can it help in any way.

Edited August 21, 2024 by LucShep

[BitMaster]

Thanks LucShep,

 

That's the review I read when I stumbled across that SKU, indeed very deep and covers all aspects.

Since I read a lot on the screen I may wait and look a bit more at other models.

They all seem to have 1 thing I dont like, either 300cdm only, curved, TN panel or something else....LoL  need to invest more research

[LucShep]

If text is really so important, then none will really be a good choice (that would be a 5K Samsung ViewFinity S9 or Apple Studio Display, or equivalents).

If you want an OLED 1440P gaming monitor, and your only real negative point towards it is the Subpixel Layout, then I'm afraid you'll encounter a similar issue in all of them.
AFAIK, they're all either RWBG, or WRGB, or triangular RGB. So, none is "wow, great" on text.

Personally, I don't think it's such a big deal.
It's nothing like BGR (aka "inverted RGB", much worse - I know because I got one here) and you get used to it very quickly.

And if you don't, you can also circumvent the problem more or less. With apps such as these, for example:

Better ClearType Tuner: 
https://github.com/bp2008/BetterClearTypeTuner

Mactype: 
https://www.mactype.net/

If viewing/testing before buying isn't an option, getting it from somewhere where return policy is somewhat "easier" (Amazon?) could be a solution.  

Edited August 23, 2024 by LucShep

[BitMaster]

OK, I see.

Thing is, I am gonna buy it from wholesale and the return policy for B2B is virtually not existent. As a dealer you should know what you order, kinda like that mindset.

The Glossy panel is another thing I am not sure if it works as intended. I have a pretty dark room but what if I move to another room where there is more light, etc...

 

Jesus, I wish they only had 3 models  200-300-400 Euro . That would make my life easier  LoL

I play alot of FS22 these days and FS25 is due in November with better graphics etc..  So I thought that's a reason to give my TN panel to my son, he's an FPS gamer anyway and doesnt care about colours too much yet...and I  can enjoy DCS Sunset flights and my FS25 Harvest in OLED quality, I really like OLED since I had my first OLED on my iPhone, it is SUCH a difference in colours and black, it's another level than TN.

[LucShep]

7 hours ago, BitMaster said:

The Glossy panel is another thing I am not sure if it works as intended. I have a pretty dark room but what if I move to another room where there is more light, etc...

Now that's a more relevant point. And one that can divide opinions (each to his/her own).

I personally prefer a glossy panel to a matt panel, because the "matt treatment" (term?) usually dilutes a bit the color accuracy and almost gives a "milky" tone to things (some may be less sensitive to it but I really dislike it). At least in my experience with 5+ year old models, not sure how it is with latest "higher end" ones.

Buuuut... of course, the downside of a very glossy screen is that any sort of light behind you will glare/reflect on the screen imediately.
The upsides are substancial though (IMO ) - dark to light (and vice-versa) colors transitions get to be better, more so if in a darker room. And that makes sense on an OLED.

That monitor you've chosen is not "mirror glass reflection" like old ones used to be, these high-end ones now have reflection and glare reduction (it's almost "mid term").
 

7 hours ago, BitMaster said:

Jesus, I wish they only had 3 models  200-300-400 Euro . That would make my life easier  LoL

I play alot of FS22 these days and FS25 is due in November with better graphics etc..  So I thought that's a reason to give my TN panel to my son, he's an FPS gamer anyway and doesnt care about colours too much yet...and I  can enjoy DCS Sunset flights and my FS25 Harvest in OLED quality, I really like OLED since I had my first OLED on my iPhone, it is SUCH a difference in colours and black, it's another level than TN.

At least you aren't hooked on the bigger screens like I am...  
I can almost ear myself doing all sorts of funny whining sounds when looking at these latest 48'' OLED monitors... and their price tag. *sigh* LOL

Indeed, OLED is especially expensive but....  aaaaawww  ... that crisp image, the zero latency, beautiful colors perception, and dark tones that are really dark (as should be).
With a monitor with such specs in addition to OLED tech, you'll be blown away, guaranteed. 

If that's the size and specs you want, and you can afford it, I'd say "hey, you only live once..."  

Edited August 24, 2024 by LucShep

[SharpeXB]

7 minutes ago, LucShep said:

I can almost ear myself doing all sorts of funny whining sounds when looking at these latest 48'' OLED monitors... and their price tag.

Keep an eye out on this one, every so often it goes on sale for less than half this price!

https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-48gq900-b-gaming-monitor

[LucShep]

3 minutes ago, SharpeXB said:

Keep an eye out on this one, every so often it goes on sale for less than half this price!

https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-48gq900-b-gaming-monitor

That's one of them, yep.  still beyond my budget...  Maybe next year, who knows.

Edited August 23, 2024 by LucShep

[BitMaster]

After days and nights looking for a screen I ended up ordering this one:

https://rog.asus.com/de/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acg/

It's not OLED but other than that it fulfills what I want for half the price, 359€ incl. taxes

Will be here next Tuesday from amazon ( again cheaper than all my wholesale contacts ).

 

Will report how I feel about it once in use...

[Ramstein]

I have a Sony OLED TV I use 55" really nice...

[BitMaster]

So I got that screen yesterday and so far I am pleased with it.

Colors and contrast are for sure not as good as OLED but is sufficient for my needs, actually HDR is great and the colors in general are MUCH better than my old TN screen.

For that price, 359€, it's quite good imho...and finally I have a linux screen again since my old one refused to work with an AMD card under any Linux.... that's the downside of true Gsync I guess.

Anyway, I can recommend this screen, no obvious downsides so far, fast, clear, bright and no tearing from 40-180Hz, all I need.