Toolless assembly means it can be put together in a matter of minutes.
1.Pricing & specs2.Setup & design3.Picture quality4.Software & RGB5.Competition6.Scorecard7.Should you buy it?
This is why I’m always eager to test the latest gaming monitors and see how they perform.
I connected the ROG Strix to my gaming NUC 970 and ROG Ally gaming handheld.
Here’s what I’ve discovered about it.
This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by ASUS ROG.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
Feature-wise, it offers some more advanced niceties that will make the playing experience more convenient.
What’s more, it does so without being too expensive.
It also supports VRR and HDR for enhanced viewing while offering a good range of ports.
As such, this ROG Strix is competitively priced.
It also has plenty of ports for connecting to various devices.
Once done, it was only a matter of putting the monitor on my desk and plugging in cables.
I connected the ROG Strix to my gaming NUC 970 and ROG Ally gaming handheld.
The ROG Strix isn’t going to wow anyone with its aesthetic.
Still, it’s a good-looking monitor overall, even if the stand looks a bit bulky and thick.
Personally, I’ll take useful functionality over elegant looks anyway.
There’s a slit in the base which is meant to hold your phone.
However, my Pixel 8 was too thick to fit due to its case.
The most disappointing aspect here is that there aren’t any HDMI 2.1 ports.
The monitor comes unassembled, but is designed for toolless assembly.
Still, having the latest ports would be nicer.
To control the monitor, there are three buttons that can be reached on the bottom of the display.
These are large and easier to locate than on some other gaming monitors I’ve reviewed.
As with most higher-end gaming monitors, the ROG Strix does not have built-in speakers.
This really isn’t a bad thing.
If interested, you might want to check out our list of thebest gaming headsets.
There are a good range of ports, but it would have been better if the HDMI 2.0 ports were HDMI 2.1 instead.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
And two, to prevent dreaded OLED burn-in.
However, they can still suffer from that last issue.
I’ll talk more about this app in the Software section of this review.
Tucking the cables through the hole in the stand makes for a tidier desk space.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
As with most OLED displays that support HDR, the ROG Strix WOLED produces a very good color range.
Since the monitor offers eight default display modes, I ran a color gamut test on each one.
According to the ASUS ROG product page, this display is supposed to reach a max 275 nits.
Simply press the stand into the back of the monitor to connect them.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
However, the monitor reached 317 nits.
This is similar to the brightness levels of other OLED monitors, but it still isn’t great.
Now that we’ve discussed color, brightness, and contrast, let’s talk ROG Strix motion clarity.
Turn the built-in screw to attach the base to the stand.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
You’ll have to weigh whether or not these limitations are worth the main perk offered.
At some point, I downloaded the awkwardly namedDisplayWidget Center from the ASUS website.
Meanwhile, the GamePlus menu allows me to turn on crossbars, timers, FPS counters, and more.
The monitor can be tilted up and down, pivoted side to side, or adjusted up and down.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Oddly enough, RGB lighting wasn’t something that could be adjusted here.
You’ll definitely want to pay attention to the options available in the OLED Care tab of this program.
These features will help keep the screen working its best and can help prevent burn-in.
You can access the on-screen display using the power button and side buttons.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Some of these features include the options to toggle uniform brightness and automatic dimming.
It’s not the worst thing, but I’d want to be aware of this before buying.
At the time of writing, it was selling for$649.99 at Best Buy.
The monitor comes with a bunch of ROG stickers.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
At the time of writing, it was selling for$389.99 at Amazon.
This QD-OLED display is truly impressive with its insane 360Hz refresh rate and fast 0.03ms response time.
Colors come through beautifully and motion clarity is buttery smooth since it supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and AdaptiveSync.
The instruction manual is illustrated and easy to follow.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
At the time of writing, this 27-inch diplay was selling for$734.99 at Dell.
You should buy this if…
You should not buy this if… As with most OLEDs, this WOLED also offers a fantastic color range, contrast, and crisp resolution.
Otherwise, this is a fantastic choice that’s offered at a very competitive price.
This monitor comes with an HDMI cable, a DisplayPort cable, and a USB-A to USB-B cable.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It provides 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and HDR10.
Motion clarity is further helped thanks to VRR support with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync.
The ROG Strix OLED produced 100% of sRGB, 89% of AdobeRGB, and 97% of P3.
The DisplayWidget Center’s GameVisual menu lets you adjust settings for each of the eight modes.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The GamePlus menu lets you turn on crossbars, FPS counters, timers, and more.(Image credit: Windows Central)
The OLED Care menu offers settings that can help the WOLED screen have a healthier life.(Image credit: Windows Central)
RGB lighting in the shape of the ROG logo shows up on the backside of the monitor.
HP OMEN 27k has a built-in KVM switch for a more convenient gaming setup.
The ROG logo shines red on the bottom front of the display, but it can be turned off in the OSD.
