Do Glossy OLED Monitors Make Sense? Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Review

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Buy from Amazon: locally.link/mG7o Video timestamps: Specs & specs: 00:00 Connectivity: 00:58 Gaming performance: 01:33 G-Sync, FreeSync & HDR: 04:13 Console gaming: 07:26 Image quality: 08:51 Video issues: 11:18 Brightness & uniformity: 12:22 Glossy vs Matte: 13:54 OLED limitations: 15:09 Design & features: 17:32 Verdict: 20:33

[@CS-amegmondo]

Glossy vs half-glossy which one is better vision? what is your opinion? I have Aorus 4k FO32U2, but iam thinking to buy this Asus. Let me help. Iam 4k lover.

[@pirx9798]

we need more monitors with both glossy and matte versions so everybody can have the preferred setup. spread the word for manufacturers to see that there's a strong demand for glossy.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yeah, having choice is great!

[@tazboy1934]

Glossy mini led

[@charizard6969]

​@@tazboy1934 nah, ghosting is disgusting

[@goblinphreak2132]

bought one to prove i want glossy. so that's happening. comes in 2 days.

[@AdamSutherland-c1x]

@@goblinphreak2132how is it?

[@PCMonitors]

Thanks Chris, enjoyed watching your review of the XG27AQDMG... On the XG27AQDMG 😉.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Insert Spiderman meme 👉😂👈

[@DabiOW]

The tone shifting when scrolling in KZbin is actually a Chromium issue with how it handles ICC profiles. It applies color management to all content, except for videos when they're playing. For some reason scrolling briefly enables color management on a video, until you stop. It's not this monitor's problem, I've had the same on a MSI MPG 271QRX. Perhaps it doesn't apply to your LCD, because for some reason it doesn't detect its ICC or something, who knows.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's really interesting, thanks for sharing! But why hasn't it happened on any other monitor I've reviewed and why did it happened on Edge browser too?

[@DabiOW]

@@TotallydubbedHD It happens in Edge, because it's also based on Chromium, it uses the same color management code. It probably wouldn't happen in Firefox. As for why it doesn't happen on other monitors, I'm not sure! Maybe Windows didn't load their ICC profiles correctly, I dunno. I'm not an expert, just wanted to let you know I've seen the same thing happen on a different monitor. :D

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@DabiOW I really appreciate it, thank you. If I ever see it again on another monitor I'll check that first!

[@MotoFotoReactions]

Great review, mine gets here Sunday! I appreciate you not just regurgitating the specs sheet like a lot of others have done with this monitor and gave some real thoughts and feedback.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review and the format too!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Nice work Chris

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks bud!

[@GoldwynTea]

Its still trash with old subpixel structure... I almost bought it...

[@Laxman-gx5lf]

Best 1080 p gaming monitor is it 240 hz zowie xl2546k or viewsonic xg24 240 hz one

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Neither, go watch my best gaming monitor roundup, in the description or on my channel.

[@HXISE]

why do i have black bars its not fully zoomed in i have the monitor but this kinda seem like a issue help

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Scaling issues on your GPU? Have you set the resolution correctly?

[@TghGoldd808]

see if ur in a discord called does it effect it or not

[@kennysponto6568]

Good review. Not a biased fan boy review. I have the omen 27" 240hz display monitor its excellent once you adjust colors and contrast sharpness. $299.00 on Sale!!!! $400.00 Savings.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gllkr22]

Hi ! I have a question regarding the reflection of light on the Asus XG27AQDMG OLED. I am going to place my PC, which has a lot of RGB (full Lian Li), in a Lian Li O11 Dynamic Edition Razer case, next to the monitor on my desk, so it will emit a fair amount of light. Could the reflections from the tower affect the glossy OLED screen? Will I see any reflections? Thanks in advance!"

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@gllkr22 probably, but hard to say lol

[@gllkr22]

@@TotallydubbedHD yeah i didn t saw any review of this screen with a case near of this glossy screen…

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Great review appreciate the effort put into all the detail.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated!

[@seanyong9482]

Great video man! On an unrelated note, i plan to buy the aw2725df but i want some good hifi speakers to go with it. I watched your video on the s1000w and was planning on going with that. But i just want to ask your opinion, if theres a better alternative for the same price range.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks! Don't think I've tried those speakers, so can't comment.

[@seanyong9482]

​​@@TotallydubbedHD oh, I see. Because I heard in that video you have reviewed over 300 audio devices. So I thought some might be speakers that are similar to or better than the s1000w. What are the speakers that you use in this video?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@seanyong9482 well I've actually reviewed over 700 audio-related devices (and that's conservative haha!), but haven't tested everything! They're the Q Acoustics 3300i

[@seanyong9482]

@@TotallydubbedHD Do they sound better? I'm using the speakers for desktop use, so that's a point to consider. Also 700 is a huge amount hahaha, definitely hard to keep track which ones you would recommend.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@seanyong9482 sound better than... What? If it's the product you've asked about, no idea.

[@linkuzoh]

17:39 I think you have your monitor faced the wrong direction, which is a slight beginner mistake🤏. jokes aside Im also planning on getting this monitor as my first oled and I hope this one is worth it😁👌 Great video and keep it up

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@linkuzoh haha! Glad you doing the video useful, and thanks!

[@OktayOzerr]

Msi mag 325cqrxf can you do a review on this product? There is no review anywhere. There is a 27 inch model on your channel, but this model is 32 inch with 400 nits brightness and 4000:1 contrast ratio. There is definitely a difference between them, I would like to see it.Thanks

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Unlikely to happen, but you never know!

[@FelipeHerreraSandoval]

Hi, how are you? I have a problem if you could guide me. First, I don't know if the nvidia app beta is the best for this monitor or do I use nvidia expirience? Second, is it advisable to use Windows HDR calibration? I used it and it worked very well with shadow of the tomb raider in hdr, but when playing tomb raider (2013) in sdr it looked horrible, very yellow, especially the skin, this could be the fault of the nvidia app beta or the configuration of windows 11 hdr? I use nvidia app beta or nvidia experience, and do I configure HDR with Windows 11 or not? thank you so much!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Lots of questions! Only enable HDR if you're using it, calibrating in Windows isn't recommended, do it in your game instead. And yes, would suggest NV experience.

[@bernardovalentim390]

hello just discoverd your channel recently and im loving the content, i need a budget 240hz monitor what would you recommend between the AOC 25G3ZM and the Philips 25M2N3200W. I mainly play cs2 competitively, based on that could you help me? thank you keep up the work

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the content! Both are good and recommended, suggest watching my best monitor roundup for more info and alternatives!

[@w9s992]

is it better than MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@w9s992 I prefer the MSI

[@TS-mf6ff]

what do you personally think over qdoled or any matt finish is glossy really a better experience?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@TS-mf6ff all my personal opinions are shared in the video

[@yoitsmegabe]

Yes, they do make sense! I'm loving mine. I love the gloss, its not quite a mirror like my lg tv, but its gorgeous.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@yoitsmegabe glad you're enjoying it!

[@pocoloico]

Can we change the color of the led on the back of the monitor? or close it?

[@chic5278]

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[@tyroneholmes16]

So would recommend for console?

[@alexrasmussen7326]

great video does it support vesa mount?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pretty sure I covered it, if not check the specs!

[@kdkseven]

Yes. I hate matte finish on my screens.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Fair enough!

[@abyssnightcore]

Did they fixed the video issue with browser??

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I've not received any additional comments from Asus, however, someone in the comments section fo this video mentioned it could have been due to a colour profile being loaded on Windows (thus not monitor related); see recent comments.

[@SNIIP3R786]

What’s the main differences between this and the previous oled model? I’m confused as the previous one is still more expensive than than this new one

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Which model? And you do know that this is glossy, right?

[@SNIIP3R786]

@@TotallydubbedHD apart from it being glossy which is the obvious as mentioned and the previous model is PG27AQDM

[@deadlylive_gaming7154]

can please review msi g244f monitor?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Unlikely!

[@deadlylive_gaming7154]

@@TotallydubbedHD anyways, any opinion about its sdr color accuracy? for just decent color critical work?

[@8K240hz]

using mine right now but i notice on gray images i can notice vertical lines going down the screen... is this normal for new oled monitors and it goes away eventually ??

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That doesn't sound right..!

[@RasoGOVI]

no g-sync ultimate integrated chip no buy for me

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not many do tbh!

[@VioletPrism]

It's discontinued

[@RasoGOVI]

@@TotallydubbedHD update since I wanted to upgrade from IPS. I ended up buying this gaming monitor.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@RasoGOVI enjoy

[@RasoGOVI]

@@TotallydubbedHD thank you!

[@50CalSwag_]

Can someone PLEASE tell me if this monitor gets firmware updates? I can't find information anywhere. No usb-c

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not that I'm aware of.

[@scorpio4992]

Yes

[@50CalSwag_]

@scorpio4992 thank you. Purchased it and loving it so far

[@scorpio4992]

@@50CalSwag_ same it's very beautiful

[@scorpio4992]

@@50CalSwag_ the update is out just letting you know

[@thepadster123]

7:40mins in, you CAN use VRR on console over 2.0 with ps5/series x as it’s only 1440p.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Unless for very very special situations, VRR won't work unless you don't have V2.1. Didn't work for me when I tried. What tells you it can?

[@thepadster123]

Both this monitor and its predecessor can do it - as long as you have it set to 1440p in the ps5 settings. Rtings confirms it with the older AQDM and in spawnpoints review at 8:37mins here he discusses it: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZXalIaco7pkqJY&pp=ygULc3Bhd24gcG9pbnQ%3D

[@sodaboy581]

@@TotallydubbedHD It should work just fine. Lots of other HDMI 2.0 monitors can do VRR with PS5.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@sodaboy581 do they? Never seen it lol. But feel free to go with whatever you want, just sharing my experience. Best of luck!

[@sodaboy581]

​@@TotallydubbedHD Alienware AW2724DM supports VRR for both PS5 and Xbox over HDMI 2.0, you can see it confirmed as well with it's RTINGS review. Just one example!

[@extra4542]

I’m sure the display is beautiful but the design is butt ugly. Why can’t monitors with high refresh OLED screens look like they’re made for adults with clean modern aesthetics?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha I don't mind it personally, guess that's subjective.

[@anitaremenarova6662]

At 1440p mini-LED is the way to go, no need to waste money on an OLED that will burn-in in 3 years tops.

[@DelineatedMercy]

Motion clarity is bad on mini led

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yeah for most it'll be great, but not really hardcore competitive gamers!

[@anitaremenarova6662]

@@DelineatedMercy If you care about motion clarity get one with strobing.

[@tazboy1934]

​​@@DelineatedMercySticking with miniled until QDEL

[@mobarakjama5570]

@@tazboy1934 QDEL is indeed interesting.