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ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 vs GIGABYTE MO27Q28G
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83 of 164 fields differ
- 41 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 35 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 26.8WB: 35WASUS is 8.2 W lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 275nitsB: 335nitsGIGABYTE is 60 nits higher.
- Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 280HzGIGABYTE is 40 Hz higher.
- Peak brightness (HDR)A: 1,300nitsB: 1,500nitsGIGABYTE is 200 nits higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
3840 × 2160
A120Hz
BNot listed
2560 × 1440Native for both
A240Hz
B280Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AASUS: 605 × 368 mm
- BGIGABYTE: 604.4 × 350.2 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A6.6kg
B5.34kg
Weight without stand
A4.8kg
B3.73kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
ROG Strix OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-gen2-xg27aqdmgr/specRead 8 October 2026
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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889523051085, 47193318726637Retailer pageamazon.com/GIGABYTE-MO27Q28G-2560x1440-280Hz-Compatible-Adjustable/dp/B0G631LBJTRead 30 September 2026UPC 889523051085 on the US listing10Retailer pagex-kom.de/001363762-gigabyte-mo27q28gRead 30 September 2026Product identification: PN MO27Q28G and EAN 4719331872663. Replaces Danish-only source with independently opened German listing.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG3Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg-gen-2Read 8 October 2026TFTCentral calls the XG27AQDMG Gen 2 an update to the XG27AQDMG.4Reviewnotebookcheck.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.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
Active display area
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-gen2-xg27aqdmgr/specRead 8 October 2026Current maker Display Viewing Area explicitly gives 590.42 x 333.72 mm. No pixel pitch or native-image-only rectangle is calculated from these dimensions.
Curved
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
TrueBlack Glossy1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-gen2-xg27aqdmgr/specRead 8 October 2026
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Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
4th Gen WOLED Primary RGB Tandem OLED2Press releasegigabyte.com/id/press/news/2322Read 30 September 2026September 30, 2025 announcement: 4th Gen LG Display WOLED, Primary RGB Tandem.
Backlight
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
Colour depth
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Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
Not available
HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160 | 120Hz | Not available |
| 2560 × 1440Native | 240Hz | 240Hz |
BGIGABYTE MO27Q28G
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 280Hz | 280Hz | 280Hz |
Source1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026Supported Timing List page 22 confirms native QHD 280 on HDMI, DP and USB-C. Global maximum is 280 Hz. Lower-resolution supported timings are not separately established accepted maxima.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3086342/gigabyte-mo27q28g-review-a-great-entry-level-oled-monitor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Motion performance section explicitly states global maximum 280 Hz, corroborating the native 280 Hz per-input supported rows of manual p22.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
280Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 48 | 240 |
| DisplayPort | 48 | 240 |
BGIGABYTE MO27Q28G
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 48 | 280 |
| HDMI | 48 | 280 |
Low framerate compensation
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Blur-reduction technology
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
| Type | Version | Count | DSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Yes |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available |
BGIGABYTE MO27Q28G
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BGIGABYTE MO27Q28G
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 | 1 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
Source1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026User Guide, MO27Q28G column: Specifications p21 and the connector drawings in Product Overview p6.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3086342/gigabyte-mo27q28g-review-a-great-entry-level-oled-monitor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Spec list: USB-B 3.2 upstream, USB-A 3.2 downstream. USB-C is video/data upstream but its USB data generation is not explicitly established.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
BGIGABYTE MO27Q28G
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 | 2 |
Source1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026User Guide, MO27Q28G column: Specifications p21 and the connector drawings in Product Overview p6.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3086342/gigabyte-mo27q28g-review-a-great-entry-level-oled-monitor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Spec list: USB-B 3.2 upstream, USB-A 3.2 downstream. USB-C is video/data upstream but its USB data generation is not explicitly established.
KVM switch
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026Product Overview p6 names Headphone jack. The exact 3.5 mm diameter is separately explicit in public PCWorld specification list.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3086342/gigabyte-mo27q28g-review-a-great-entry-level-oled-monitor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications list explicitly states 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack. Manual Product Overview p6 confirms Headphone jack location.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Optical out
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Picture in picture
Picture by picture
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
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Not available
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Swivel
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Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026Adjustment diagram 2-1 explicitly shows 90-degree rotation in both directions.
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Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
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Security lock slot
Not available
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026Product Overview p6 names Control button, KVM switch and Tactical switch. Operations pp8-10 describe directional control-button menu navigation. Software support is separately documented in the public PCWorld review.8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3086342/gigabyte-mo27q28g-review-a-great-entry-level-oled-monitor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Menus and features section explicitly describes joystick navigation and a Control Center utility that controls monitor features. Separate KVM/Tactical buttons are shown in manual Product Overview p6.
Desktop software
ASUS DisplayWidget Center1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-gen2-xg27aqdmgr/specRead 8 October 2026
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User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
Not available
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Gaming menu features
FPS Counter, Crosshair, Sniper, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, Shadow Boost2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Game Info, Crosshair, Game Timer, Gaming Counter, Refresh Rate, Tactical Switch, Flash Dimming, Black Equalizer, Super Resolution, Low Input Lag1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026Game Assist and Gaming menus, page 12 and 14
OLED care
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OLED care
Screen Saver, Pixel Cleaning, Screen Move, Auto Logo Brightness, Neo Proximity Sensor2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026OLED Care 3-8/3-9 lists these active protection functions. Reminder toggles and usage counters are omitted from this feature list.
Pixel Clean, Static Control, Pixel Shift, APL Stabilize, Sub-Logo Dim, Corner Dim, Brightness Control, Tone Control1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Burn-in covered by warranty
Burn-in warranty length
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width605Height (lowest)390Height (highest)500Depth188mm(23.8 × 15.4 to 19.7 × 7.4 in)2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-16 explicitly labels highest 500 mm and lowest 390 mm. Their difference agrees with 110 mm travel.
Width604.4Height (highest)526.5Depth187.5mm(23.8 × 20.7 × 7.4 in)11Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-mo27q28g-a3596999.htmlRead 30 September 2026Full product properties list the stand-extended dimensions. Exact matching published entry.
Dimensions without stand
Width605Height368Depth63mm(23.8 × 14.5 × 2.5 in)2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications 3-16 explicitly 605x368x63 mm for VESA use.
Width604.4Height350.2Depth54.4mm(23.8 × 13.8 × 2.1 in)11Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-mo27q28g-a3596999.htmlRead 30 September 2026Full product properties list the body dimensions. Exact matching published entry.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width780Height470Depth186mm(30.7 × 18.5 × 7.3 in)2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Box weight
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Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Power use (typical)
35W1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026User Guide, MO27Q28G column: Specifications p21.11Spec databasegeizhals.de/gigabyte-mo27q28g-a3596999.htmlRead 30 September 2026Full product properties: typical 35 W. Exact matching published entry.
Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026This model has passed Flicker Free and Low Blue Light verification by TÜV Rheinland. Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at factory default
Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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In the box
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In the box
OLED monitor, Monitor stand, Monitor base, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, USB Type-B to Type-A cable, ROG wall mount kit, ROG sticker, ROG pouch, Microfiber cloth, Cleaning card2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026Package Contents 1-1 lists these items. HDMI cable is optional and is omitted. Wall-mount-kit inclusion does not prove that a separate adapter is required by every mount.
Monitor, Monitor Base, Stand, Power Cable, Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, DP Cable, USB Cable, Cable clip, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Color Calibration Report1Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO27Q28G_MO27Q28GR_UM_English_20251001.pdfRead 30 September 2026User Guide, Package Contents p4.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
| Type |
|---|
| Power cord |
| DisplayPort cable |
| USB Type-B to Type-A cable |
BGIGABYTE MO27Q28G
| Type |
|---|
| HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort |
| USB |
| Power |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
rog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-gen2-xg27aqdmgr/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27aqdmg-gen2-xg27aqdmgr/specRead 8 October 2026Current maker US tech-spec page is used as the full specification sheet. No standalone manufacturer datasheet was found.
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Manual
www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdf2Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1327992.pdfRead 8 October 2026Authentic 39-page ASUS XG27AQDMGR user guide publicly mirrored by B&H. Exact model appears on cover and specifications 3-16. Browser PDF text and relevant diagrams were read. Direct mirror download returned 403. Maker support page was opened, but its dynamic manual link could not be recovered. Stray PG38UQ screenshot headers are template remnants and their displayed timings are excluded.
EPREL registration number
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