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AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

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General

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Series

ROG Strix OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

XL Series2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

XG27AQDMG1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

XL2566X+, 9H.LMRLB.QBE7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 20268Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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840046050511, 47187550941947Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026UPC 840046050511 for model XL2566X+ (US listing)8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026EAN 4718755094194 for model 9H.LMRLB.QBE, also in another retailer's product data

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 May 20247Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-gaming-monitors-world-firsts-xg27aqdmg-xg27ucg-firmware-update-2024Read 5 October 2026

8 August 20245Press releasezowie.benq.com/en-us/news/2024/zowie-xl2566x-press-release.htmlRead 30 September 2026Costa Mesa, USA, August 8, 2024. The EU release of the same date says pre-orders start August 15

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Available8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 9H.LMRLB.QBE product is listed In stock on the access date. No interpretation of a templated maker Discontinued button.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen213Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Strix-OLED-XG27AQDMG-Gen-2-arrives-with-upgraded-TrueBlack-Glossy-WOLED-display-and-1300-nits-peak-brightness.1248673.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the XG27AQDMG Gen 2 (XG27AQDMGR) brings three major upgrades over its predecessor, the XG27AQDMG.14Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-gen-2Read 23 October 2026TFTCentral calls the XG27AQDMG Gen 2 an update to the XG27AQDMG.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$6997Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-gaming-monitors-world-firsts-xg27aqdmg-xg27ucg-firmware-update-2024Read 5 October 2026Official ASUS launch release calls US$699 MSRP. Other launch reviews quote US$749 MSRP with US$699 launch promotion. Exact maker statement retained, conflict reported.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€6999Press releasebenq.eu/de-de/news/products/zowie-xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 30 September 2026August 2024 announcement: pre-orders from August 15 at €699 including VAT in Germany.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Black8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact reference 9H.LMRLB.QBE technical specifications list Black. No extra colors inferred.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

27in(68.6 cm)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmgRead 5 October 2026Exact feature headline: 27-inch class with 26.5-inch viewable diagonal.

24.1in(61.2 cm)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

26.5in(67.3 cm)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmgRead 5 October 2026

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Native resolution

2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

16:91Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

108.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

91.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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0.279mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Width535.68Height298.08mm(21.1 × 11.7 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Curved

No3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmgRead 5 October 2026Exact front-view product image shows flat panel.

No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Glossy1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Matte7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026"Screen Finish: Matte"

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-reflective treatment8Reviewpcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-240hz-glossy-qhd-oledRead 8 October 2026Exact original XG27AQDMG article names a glossy surface with anti-reflective treatment. This does not borrow the later Gen2 TrueBlack coating.

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Touchscreen

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No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Panel

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Panel type

WOLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

TN1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

WOLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Fast TN1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Page title says "New Fast TN". Spec table says "TN" with "Fast liquid crystal: Yes"

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmgRead 5 October 2026Exact WOLED product. Self-emissive OLED panel rather than a backlight.

Edge-lit LED10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table describes TN/W-LED edge array. DyAc2 dual backlight strobing does not change edge-lit classification.

Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

LG Display5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2351497/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

Third-generation WOLED5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2351497/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly identifies LG third-generation WOLED. This is panel generation, not monitor product generation.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

RWBG8Reviewpcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-240hz-glossy-qhd-oledRead 8 October 2026Exact model explicitly uses RWBG subpixel arrangement. This differs from PG27AQDP RGWB.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

8bits10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth 8-bit. No 10-bit input support is inferred.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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Native10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Table explicitly says Native Color Depth 8-bit, so not inferred from color-count arithmetic.

Displayable colours

1.07 billion1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Maker display colours: 1073.7M. Normalised to 1.07 billion by the monitor field convention.

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sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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98%7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026"98% sRGB" in BenQ's own comparison table on the listing. Coverage or volume and CIE version not stated

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

99%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Maker DCI-P3 claim. CIE reference is not stated. The separate 135% sRGB value is volume and is not stored as coverage.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

Yes8Reviewpcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-240hz-glossy-qhd-oledRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly names included factory calibration with Delta E <2. A physical paper report is not established.

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Published as Delta E < 2. Colour space and average/maximum statistic are not stated.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,500,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

1,000:11Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

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320nits1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

1,300nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Maker HDR peak. Window/APL, mode and duration are not stated. Peak brightness may vary due to colour pre-calibration.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

None8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications / HDR(High Dynamique Range):No. This exact-model public row establishes absence of HDR support and certification.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

170°8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026170 horizontal and 160 vertical. TFTCentral's launch news gives the same 170/160 from BenQ's original spec page

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

160°8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native	144Hz	240Hz

Source4Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/asus-rog-strix-oled-27-xg27aqdmg-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly states full 240 Hz only via DisplayPort and maximum 144 Hz via HDMI. Maker tech-spec native resolution/max rate and manual VRR endpoints corroborate. Bit depth, chroma and compression state of the tested maxima are not stated and remain omitted.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native	240Hz	400Hz

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specs/FAQ: DisplayPort 1.4 maximum 400 Hz, HDMI 2.0 maximum 240 Hz, native 1920×1080. Lower-resolution timing entries do not independently establish accepted maxima.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

400Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

400Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

400Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

240Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

400Hz1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026"Refresh Rate 400 Hz". The Q&A says DisplayPort 1.4 supports 400Hz and HDMI 2.0 supports a maximum of 240Hz

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Adaptive-Sync2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026System > Adaptive-Sync is a generic support claim, not VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. HDMI 2.0 support is limited to AMD graphics cards on XL2566X+.

VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
HDMI	40	144
DisplayPort	40	240

Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Gaming menu 3-2 explicitly gives Variable Refresh Rate HDMI 40-144 Hz and DisplayPort 40-240 Hz. Not inferred from scan ranges.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
HDMI	60	240

Source16Reviewjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Exact HDMI EDID read with Custom Resolution Utility 1.5.2: FreeSync range 60-240 Hz. This is device-declared operating range, not an independently swept boundary test. AMD GPU required for HDMI Adaptive-Sync. Not HDMI 2.1 VRR or NVIDIA HDMI support. DisplayPort minimum remains unproved.

Low framerate compensation

Yes8Reviewpcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-240hz-glossy-qhd-oledRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly states 40-240 Hz adaptive-sync range plus LFC. This describes PC adaptive-sync and does not claim LFC on every console or input.

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

0.03ms2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14 lists 0.03 ms. Maker feature page specifies grey-to-grey.

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Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Premium, High, Customize, OFF2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026AMA menu options, page 48

Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Gaming menu printed p 3-2 names ELMB and restricts it to fixed 120 Hz with VRR off. Image menu p 3-5 disables ELMB when HDR is on. The manual does not identify the insertion mechanism. Independent exact-model RTINGS public introduction confirms black frame insertion, sourced separately.

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

ELMB2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

DyAc 21Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Spec table: "Variable Refresh Rate: Yes (DyAc 2 OFF)"

Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026"Flicker-free Technology: Yes (DyAc 2 OFF)"

Black frame insertion

Yes9Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmgRead 8 October 2026Public introduction explicitly names an optional black frame insertion feature. No protected test numbers are used. Manual restricts ELMB to fixed 120 Hz with VRR off and HDR off.

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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3ms15Measurementjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Literal Average Transient Response 3.0ms in the exact XL2566X+ 400Hz/High chart. Mean of 30 rise/fall transitions among RGB 0/51/102/153/204/255. Endpoint starts at response onset and first reaches 5 RGB code values before the target, not a final settling endpoint after overshoot. Own optical sensor/oscilloscope tool, estimated 0.1ms precision with experimental analysis limits disclosed. Perceived 3.4ms and complete 9.5ms endpoints differ and are excluded.

Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,433.7:111Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Literal chart 1433.7:1, Maximum Brightness Settings, Stock, under Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level. FPS1/Normal color temperature is the documented default. Full-field white/black follows the linked published method. Exact DyAc2 state is not individually labelled on this chart. Article separately contrasts approximately 310 nits with DyAc2 engaged. Calibrated 1442.9 and ANSI 1376 are distinct results and excluded.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: full-field white and black luminance with the same equipment (i1Pro, i1DisplayPro, Calman, AccuPel).17Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarking/3Read 7 October 2026Linked published protocol uses full-field white/black at maximum brightness before color adjustment. Static white-to-black ratio is separate from ANSI and post-calibration contrast.

SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

260nits5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2351497/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026SDR image quality section: maximum full-screen SDR white luminance 260 nits. Picture mode, uniform-brightness setting, connection, firmware and instrument are not stated in public prose.

343.1476nits11Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Literal chart 343.1476 cd/m2, Maximum Brightness Settings, Stock, before calibration. FPS1 is the documented default. Full-field white and maximum brightness follow the linked published test method. Exact DyAc2 state is not individually labelled on the chart. Article separately reports approximately 310 nits with DyAc2 engaged. No chart estimate or strobing result substitution.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: full-field luminance with an i1Pro spectrophotometer, i1DisplayPro colorimeter, Calman and AccuPel reference signal generator. Method site page numbering can redirect between revisions.17Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarking/3Read 7 October 2026Review links the published brightness/contrast method. Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight explicitly uses full-field white/black and brightness control all the way up, before color adjustments, avoiding clipping. Current method page was last updated after the 2024 review, so this is published protocol provenance rather than a new claim about historical fixture revisions.

HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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10.093412Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/4Read 7 October 2026Before calibration, FPS1 default/Normal color temperature. Source Color Gamut chart explicitly labels Avg dE2000: 10.0934 with sRGB targets on CIE 1976 u-v plot. Calman/i1Pro saturation sweep of six colors at 20/40/60/80/100 percent. Grayscale 6.7456 and calibrated gamut 7.58 are excluded.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: six-color saturation sweeps with the same equipment (i1Pro, i1DisplayPro, Calman, AccuPel).

Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

Type	Version	Count	DSC
DisplayPort	1.4	1	Yes
HDMI	2.0	2	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	2.0	3
DisplayPort	1.4	1

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

3=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

No5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2351497/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly says USB-C connectivity is not available.

No10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Inputs/OSD discussion explicitly says no USB ports. The dedicated S Switch socket is a proprietary control connection, not a USB-C video/hub connection.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.0	1

Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14 labels hub USB3.0. Back-view drawing identifies physical Type-B upstream. Downstream ports use newer tech-spec Gen 1 branding.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	2

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

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KVM switch

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Daisy chain (MST)

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Ethernet

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exhaustive rear I/O drawing printed p 1-5 lists DC input, headphone output, HDMI, DisplayPort and USB. No Ethernet connector.

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3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete physical I/O drawing printed p 1-5 shows an earphone output and no microphone input.

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Optical out

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete physical I/O drawing printed p 1-5 contains no optical connector.

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Picture in picture

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Picture by picture

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Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications, Multimedia: Built-in speakers No.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

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No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

120mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

155mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Forward5°Backward35°1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "Tilt (down/up) -5˚- 35˚"

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left45°Right45°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Left45°Right45°1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

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Removable stand

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026

VESA mount

100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

100 x 1001Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

VESA adapter needed

Yes8Reviewpcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-240hz-glossy-qhd-oledRead 8 October 2026Exact-model article states 100x100 VESA mounting is facilitated with an included adapter bracket. Manual printed p 2-1 directs installation of VESA wall mount kit.

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Security lock slot

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 20265-way controller, Input key and Power button on the back. The wired S Switch is also included

Desktop software

ASUS DisplayWidget Center1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

XL Setting to Share1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes10Maker product pageasus.com/tw/supportonly/xg27aqdmg/helpdesk_biosRead 8 October 2026Exact original XG27AQDMG support page provides MCM108 (2026-04-29) and earlier user updates, including MCM103 by USB drive and one-key update. XG27AQDMGR Gen2 firmware is excluded.

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Yes5Reviewpcworld.com/article/2351497/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Design section describes RGB-LED rear ROG logo customizable in OSD or Aura Sync.

No10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Only the power-toggle LED is present. Review explicitly says no other LED lighting.

Gaming menu features

GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, Auto Game Mode1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Auto Game Mode comes with XL Setting to Share

OLED care

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OLED care

Screen Saver, Pixel Cleaning, Screen Move, Adjust Logo Brightness2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

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Burn-in warranty length

3years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Global ASUS product specification explicitly includes panel burn-in.

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width605Height (lowest)388Height (highest)508Depth219mm(23.8 × 15.3 to 20 × 8.6 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14 gives 605 x (388-508) x 219 mm. Endpoints match 120 mm stand travel.

Width576.15Height (lowest)362.3Height (highest)517.3Depth171.65mm(22.7 × 14.3 to 20.4 × 6.8 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as 576.15x517.3(High)/362.3(Low)x171.65. Tom's Hardware and retailers list 208-209 mm depth. The maker value is kept

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width605Height368Depth50mm(23.8 × 14.5 × 2 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

6.7kg(14.8 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14: Net Weight (Esti.) 6.7 kg.

5.8kg(12.8 lb)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "Net Weight (kg) 5.8". Retailer avxperten lists 5800 g with stand, so net weight is read as with stand

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

4.2kg(9.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Global tech specs estimate. Can vary by region.

3.6kg(7.9 lb)16Reviewjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Review overview explicitly gives 3.6 kg for monitor panel body without stand, versus 5.8 kg with stand. Published specification, no independent weighing method stated. Exact BenQ Japan supplied XL2566X+ sample.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Width673Height440Depth220mm(26.5 × 17.3 × 8.7 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Box weight

9.5kg(20.9 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14: Gross Weight (Esti.) 9.5 kg.

9.7kg(21.4 lb)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gross weight

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Internal1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

120W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14 adapter rating 20 V, 6 A, exactly 120 W rated output.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

100-240 V AC1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

25W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-14 Power ON consumption 25 W at screen brightness 200 nits without audio/USB/card-reader connection.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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65W1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "<65W"

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

24.4W11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulated on-mode SDR demand. Separate from the manual 25 W operating condition at 200 nits.

18.3W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

25.5W11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulated on-mode HDR demand. This is not maximum operating power.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original manual printed p 3-14 states power saving <0.5 W. This upper bound is not stored as an exact demand. The current EU EPREL fiche declares the stored standby value 0.3 W.11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact-model EU fiche declares standby demand 0.3 W. This is the regulatory declared value, not a reviewer measurement. Original manual printed p 3-14 states the compatible upper bound <0.5 W.

0.5W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.2W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original manual printed p 3-14 states power off <0.3 W. This upper bound is not stored as an exact demand. The current EU EPREL fiche declares the stored off-mode value 0.2 W.11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact-model EU fiche declares off-mode demand 0.2 W. This is the regulatory declared value, not a reviewer measurement. Original manual printed p 3-14 states the compatible upper bound <0.3 W.

0.3W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026

EU energy class SDR

F11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact current product fiche class F.

E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026HDR energy class is listed as NA, so the HDR fields are left out

EU energy class HDR

F11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact current product fiche HDR class F. This is not inferred from other OLED models.

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

24kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1957748.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact-model energy label explicitly prints 24 kWh/1000h. Not calculated from the fiche power.

18kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1959872.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label SDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

26kWh12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1957748.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact-model energy label explicitly prints 26 kWh/1000h. Not calculated or copied from another model.

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

240Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

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TÜV certifications

Flicker-free, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Hardware1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

Software2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Picture menu: Low Blue Light is an adjustable setting with levels 0-10.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, Microfiber cloth, Power adapter, Power cord, Quick start guide, ROG pouch, ROG sticker, USB 3.2 cable, VESA mount kit, Warranty Card1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Global accessories list, expressly varies by region. Cable counts are not inferred.

LCD Monitor, Monitor Stand, Monitor Base, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Regulatory Statements, S Switch, Shields (Shading hood), Power Cord, Video Cable: DP, Video Cable: HDMI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 12-13. The manual says supplied items may differ by region

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG

Type
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
Power cord
USB 3.2 cable

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Maker accessories list. Count is not stated, so no quantity is inferred. Bundle varies by region.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Type
DP 1.4 (1.8m)
HDMI 2.0 (1.8m)
Power Cable (1.8 m)

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026Global ASUS product specification states 3 years including panel burn-in. Local terms can vary.

3years7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026Item details: Warranty Description 3 Years Manufacturer. U.S. listing.

Dead pixel policy

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US Full HD policy allows up to 2 bright subpixels, 5 dark subpixels and 5 total subpixel defects. Defects exceeding these limits are covered by the manufacturer warranty.13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/faq/product/application/dead-pixel-policy.htmlRead 7 October 2026US general LCD monitor policy applies to FHD 1920x1080 models outside the listed PV/SW/PD Zero Bright Dot models. XL2566X+ is FHD and is not one of those named exceptions. Region-specific limits may differ. No zero-defect guarantee claimed.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

zowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.html1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg/specRead 5 October 2026

zowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.html1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026The maker Specifications section is the opened exact-model specification sheet. It is an HTML table on the product page, not an invented PDF URL.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdf2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27AQDMG/ASUS_XG27AQDMG_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026

esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdf2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Shared XL Series manual (XL25X-EM-V4, 2025/06/24) that covers XL2540X+, XL2546X, XL2546X+, XL2566X+, XL2586X and XL2586X+

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

195774811EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1957748_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact fiche model identifier XG27AQDMG. May 6 Union market placement is a regulatory date, not proof of first retail sale.

19598722Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: "XL2566X+: 1959872"

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