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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: KVM switch performance and port selection versus ease of use and GPU demands. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose TCL 32R84 for KVM switch performance and port selection.
Choose ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG for ease of use and GPU demands.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Clearly labeled ports and well-organized controls simplify setup, although optimal HDR and game modes may require individual adjustment.
Responsive joystick controls, organized menus and software settings make everyday adjustments straightforward.
An external power brick adds an extra item and cable to hide behind the desk.
Power is built into the monitor, eliminating a separate brick and reducing clutter behind the desk.
VA off-axis fade is a persistent drawback: image contrast and color noticeably weaken as you move away from center.
The OLED panel maintains its picture well from off-center positions.
The core gaming performance is strong, but specialized extras such as advanced dark boosting and motion-reduction options are sparse.
Crosshairs, frame-rate displays, timers and extensive OLED-care settings make the gaming feature set useful beyond basic video inputs.
Multiple HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C and USB ports make it well equipped for a mixed gaming and productivity desk.
Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort and USB-A cover basic gaming. No USB-C or KVM limits modern docking and shared-device flexibility.
The design offers appealing details, but plastic-heavy materials can fall short of the luxurious finish expected at this price.
Metal accents, stable ergonomics and crisp glossy glass give the monitor an upscale impression despite its reasonable OLED pricing.
The matte anti-glare treatment controls reflections but divides opinion over its visible grain or pearly sheen, especially up close.
TrueBlack Glossy avoids the grain and haze common on matte coatings, leaving images and text especially crisp.
Very even luminance is an impressive strength, with subtle changes near the edges difficult to notice during normal content.
Uniform light areas are generally good, but several tests flag vertical bands or tinted patches in very dark grays.
The monitor has abundant high-refresh 4K headroom, but getting modern games near 165fps requires a powerful graphics card.
QHD is easier to drive at high frame rates than 4K, but achieving the full 280fps still depends heavily on the game and graphics hardware.
Integrated stereo sound is useful for calls, videos and temporary gaming audio, even if it cannot replace a dedicated setup.
There are no built-in speakers, so console and media users need headphones, a soundbar or external speakers.
Dark scenes can show distracting brightness flutter when frame rates vary, sometimes prompting a choice between VRR and a stable image.
Fluctuating frame rates can produce distracting flashes, especially in dark scenes. The anti-flicker modes lessen them at the cost of VRR range.
VA smearing is substantially better controlled than on older panels, although dark transitions and some motion-test trails remain visible.
OLED transitions are effectively instantaneous, with little to no ghosting or overshoot at the tested refresh rates.
The compact pedestal saves some desktop space despite the large 32-inch panel.
The small square metal stand leaves noticeably more room for keyboards and mice than bulkier gaming monitor bases.
Fast VA combines better native blacks than typical IPS with unusually quick response, while retaining the narrow viewing angles of VA.
Fourth-generation Tandem WOLED improves brightness and gamut over older WOLED models while retaining OLED contrast and response-time strengths.
Broad color coverage and fine detail suit photo editing, but accurate professional results may require further calibration.
Photography benefits from the OLED contrast and wide gamut, but Adobe RGB and other precision workflows may require external profiling and calibration.
The matte surface reduces everyday glare, but direct sunlight can still distract and the anti-glare grain bothers some users.
TrueBlack Glossy keeps blacks deep and looks clear, but direct lights create more mirror-like reflections than matte rivals.
Smooth 165Hz motion and low input lag work well for shooters, but 240–320Hz competitors offer greater speed for dedicated esports play.
Very fast pixel transitions, low input lag and smooth 280Hz motion suit competitive games. Higher-refresh 360–500Hz models remain available for specialists.
The vivid rear glow adds character and can illuminate a wall, but it may need dimming or switching off for quieter setups.
The rear ROG lighting adds a subdued gaming accent and can be adjusted or disabled instead of dominating the desk.
This fast VA panel approaches IPS-like response behavior and handles moving games well, though it does not quite match the best OLEDs.
Near-instant OLED pixel changes keep movement precise at both high and lower refresh rates.
The VA panel produces convincingly deep blacks; default shadow crushing and occasional blooming keep it short of OLED precision.
The Tandem WOLED panel delivers extremely deep blacks and retains them unusually well in ambient light, unlike many QD-OLED competitors.
Useful video, USB and power cables come in the box, reducing the extras needed for a first-time setup.
The package supplies useful connection cables and mounting hardware, with some praise for the zippered accessory pouch.
The 1,400-zone backlight largely suppresses halos when viewed straight on, though small bright objects against black can still glow.
Per-pixel light control keeps bright highlights from producing halos or large glowing zones around dark details.
Fast pixel transitions and 165Hz refresh keep gameplay fluid, though the very darkest trails are not as clean as the best OLEDs.
Fast pixel transitions make moving objects look clean and sharp, with 280Hz performing better than an equivalent LCD even if faster OLEDs exist.
PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox use cases work well, with 4K 120Hz and VRR available where supported by the console and game.
The HDMI inputs accept 4K/120Hz console signals and downscale them to the native QHD screen with useful HDR and VRR support.
Measured control-to-display latency is exceptionally low at both 120Hz and 165Hz, keeping the screen responsive.
The monitor feels immediate at high refresh rates. Early tests flagged slower fixed-60Hz handling, with later firmware improving the problem.
Strong backlight headroom helps clouds, flames and sunlit areas retain structure instead of merging into featureless white.
Small glowing objects and textured highlights can look exceptionally bright against the panel’s dark blacks.
One unboxing found unusually plain packaging, while another praised the extra protective foam around the screen.
The supplied packing materials protect the stand and panel adequately while keeping unpacking fairly straightforward.
The 4K, 165Hz panel and modern inputs work well across demanding and older PC games, although maximum frame rates depend on GPU power.
PC gaming is a standout use, with high-refresh QHD operation, low latency and highly responsive OLED motion.
In the Japanese market discussed, availability was narrow enough that waiting for an Amazon promotion was recommended.
Early launch timing and limited regional retail availability created frustration despite the favorable OLED price.
Console and PC adaptive-refresh connections are supported, but using VRR in dark, variable-frame-rate games can reveal flicker.
FreeSync and G-SYNC support allow variable refresh across NVIDIA and AMD gaming systems.
Height, swivel, tilt and pivot adjustments are broad and generally smooth, letting the screen fit many desk positions.
Height, swivel, tilt and two-way portrait rotation provide unusually flexible positioning.
Four-kilopixel detail across 32 inches keeps text exceptionally crisp and game worlds finely detailed.
QHD at 27 inches provides a practical compromise between image detail and achievable high PC frame rates, with less fine detail than 4K.
USB-A and upstream connectivity make everyday peripherals easier to share between connected computers.
The pair of USB-A downstream sockets helps connect basic peripherals, but does not substitute for USB-C docking or a KVM.
Deep dark scenes, spectacular HDR highlights and vivid color make story-driven and visually rich games especially compelling.
Rich contrast, expansive color and vivid effects make slower-paced, atmospheric games particularly enjoyable.
Quantum-dot color makes games and video notably vivid while offering broad coverage suitable for many creative tasks.
The fourth-generation WOLED panel covers an unusually broad range, producing rich game colors and much wider Rec.2020 coverage than older models.
A 165Hz ceiling looks notably smoother than 60Hz for games and ordinary desktop tasks, but is slower than esports-focused rivals.
At 280Hz, motion is already very smooth for most games, though esports buyers seeking maximum speed can find 360–500Hz alternatives.
High pixel density keeps interface text, photos and game details crisp at normal viewing distance.
The zero-haze surface keeps imagery crisp, although QHD detail and OLED subpixel rendering trail sharper 4K LCDs for fine text.
The stand holds its chosen position well, with smooth movement and only a slightly stiff initial height adjustment.
The small metal base is mostly firm and stable, though a couple of testers noticed minor wobble.
LCD Mini LED avoids the OLED-style burn-in concern associated with stationary taskbars, documents and long desktop sessions.
A proximity sensor, pixel-shifting and dimming tools help reduce unnecessary static exposure. None removes the inherent long-term OLED burn-in risk.
The overall experience is strongly positive for combined gaming and office use, tempered by matte-coating, VRR-flicker and pricing concerns.
The monitor is repeatedly described as a strong OLED gaming value, balancing premium image quality with midrange-high refresh speed.
A range of SDR and HDR profiles offers useful flexibility, but certain presets overcook contrast or highlights and benefit from manual tuning.
Multiple picture presets and a particularly capable sRGB setting suit different content, though not every default mode is equally accurate.
The built-in KVM makes sharing a keyboard and mouse between a desktop and laptop convenient without swapping peripherals.
There is no integrated KVM, a drawback for anyone switching one set of peripherals between two computers.
Unlike some OLED alternatives, very bright scenes can remain luminous without strong automatic dimming.
Peak SDR output can dip noticeably as more of the display becomes bright. Uniform Brightness removes those fluctuations at the cost of the brightest small-window output.
Side-by-side input viewing helps make the monitor practical when two computers are attached.
The absence of PiP/PbP rules out viewing two external sources together in split or overlaid windows.
Shadow controls are useful for recovering crushed detail in SDR and HDR, but the dedicated dark-boost effect is weaker than some rivals.
Dark-scene visibility aids can make opponents easier to distinguish, although much of the improvement comes from OLED contrast rather than a dedicated filter.
Factory color is not universally neutral: the SDR default can look blue and HDR can be warm. Careful calibration produces much better results.
sRGB and calibrated modes can deliver excellent accuracy, but some tests find default or wide-gamut presets oversaturated and less trustworthy.
Deep native VA contrast and well-controlled Mini LED zones produce striking depth, although OLED still owns the darkest pixel-level scenes.
Near-infinite OLED contrast gives nighttime scenes and bright objects an unusually dramatic separation.
The 1,400-zone backlight brings excellent black depth and bright highlights. A moderate setting can avoid unwanted desktop darkening.
Self-emissive pixels turn fully off beside bright details, providing contrast precision that zone-based LCD backlights cannot match.
A responsive five-way joystick and organized menus make adjustments straightforward, with some limits on shortcuts and settings memory.
The menu is generally fast and intuitive, with customizable joystick shortcuts for common controls.
FreeSync and G-SYNC-compatible operation can reduce tearing, but dark-scene flicker makes results less consistent than the feature list suggests.
G-SYNC and FreeSync work well for variable-frame-rate gaming, though using stronger anti-flicker modes can narrow the effective VRR range.
Vibrant colors, sharp 4K detail and brilliant HDR earn high marks; viewing-angle washout and matte grain are its clearest visual compromises.
Across games and general use, the glossy Tandem OLED image draws praise for clarity, bright highlights, vivid color and black depth.
Exceptionally bright highlights and effective Mini LED dimming are its signature strengths. OLED retains the edge for absolute pixel-level black.
Tandem OLED brings impressive HDR brightness and superb contrast, especially in darker scenes. Full-screen output remains below the brightest Mini LED displays.
This is an unusually bright monitor, delivering spectacular HDR peaks and strong SDR output. Some settings can be uncomfortably intense at close range.
The new panel delivers a meaningful improvement in SDR brightness and striking HDR peaks. Performance depends on window size and brightness settings.
DisplayPort 1.4 handles 4K at the full 165Hz refresh rate, making it a practical option for high-refresh PCs.
DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC runs the native QHD/280Hz combination capably, even though the connection is not the newest DP 2.1 standard.
The construction is practical but distinctly plastic-heavy, making the hardware feel less luxurious than its specifications.
A substantial metal stand and solid fit give the display a premium feel, despite the largely plastic rear casing.
A low minimum brightness and very high-frequency backlight modulation support more comfortable viewing at night, despite separate VRR flicker concerns.
Blue-light-filter modes exist, but they cannot be used alongside Uniform Brightness, reducing their practical usefulness for some office routines.
The 32-inch diagonal is a pleasing match for 4K gaming and work, offering scale without taking over a typical desk.
A 27-inch screen provides a popular balance of usable gaming space and manageable desk footprint.
The white styling and illuminated back are attractive to some, while others find the plastic construction underwhelming for a premium monitor.
A relatively restrained front, compact stand and customizable rear RGB balance gaming styling with a clean desktop presence.
Standard HDR presets perform relatively well, while the DCI-P3 preset and some alternate HDR modes stray from accurate gamma or tone response.
Calibration and the sRGB modes can track gamma closely, though default configurations and near-black behavior are not always perfect.
The stated three-year warranty is reassuring, but one source describes only one year of LCD panel coverage and uncertain dead-pixel handling.
Three-year warranty coverage including burn-in adds welcome confidence for an OLED screen.
Its combination of 4K Mini LED HDR and desk-friendly features looks particularly good on sale, though full price draws more scrutiny.
Most reviewers consider the bright 280Hz Tandem OLED unusually competitive for its class; a few point to cheaper OLEDs or faster rivals.
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 enables high-refresh 4K signals and VRR, including useful 120Hz console modes.
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 provides uncompressed 1440p/280Hz on capable PCs and useful high-refresh signal support for consoles.
Fine RGB, shadow and HDR controls make it possible to correct a cold SDR default and warm HDR presets without much difficulty.
The sRGB clamp and selectable color spaces make accurate setup accessible. A few dedicated modes lock controls or require an external profile.
HDR reproduction is impressive overall, but preset tone curves differ substantially and some options exaggerate highlights or wash out the image.
The more accurate HDR modes follow intended brightness closely, while maximum-output configurations can raise midtones in certain scenes.
The standard 16:9 shape fills modern console games without the side bars common on ultrawide screens.
USB-C docking and KVM functionality help keep the desk neat, but an external power brick adds clutter.
Unlike certain competitors, this display cannot switch to a lower-resolution 320Hz esports mode, limiting flexibility for speed-focused players.
Black-frame insertion can sharpen motion at lower refresh rates, but reviewers describe restrictive fixed-rate operation and loss of VRR or HDR.
Default settings can crush near-black gradations, requiring shadow adjustments to bring back subtle dark detail.
Several HDR modes offer a choice between more accurate tracking and brighter, punchier presentation.
The 3.5mm connection provides an uncomplicated way to get sound despite the absence of built-in speakers.
The headphone socket sounds surprisingly clear and gets loud enough for demanding headphones, though bass is limited.
Static desktop content still carries OLED burn-in risk over time, even with panel-care protections and warranty coverage.
An option to disable display-stream compression gives enthusiasts flexibility for specialized custom-resolution workflows, at the cost of lower refresh limits.
Its nearly identical naming to other ASUS OLED models draws criticism and makes model identification unnecessarily difficult.
Black-frame insertion offers sharper 120–140Hz motion but disables some valuable gaming features and has limited activation flexibility.
The fast overdrive setting produces excellent response without obvious errors, but the highest setting creates unacceptable artifacts.
The 27-inch QHD screen is comfortable for gaming and everyday viewing, but does not have 4K-level fine detail.
Measured power use is improved over older WOLED panels, particularly for bright white content; gaming gains are more modest.
The large 4K screen, KVM and USB-C docking allow it to move comfortably from office work to PC gaming.
The Neo Proximity Sensor is repeatedly praised for blanking the OLED after someone leaves and restoring the image on return.
Switching modes generally works, but some user settings can unexpectedly carry from SDR into HDR.
Near-black details vary with picture mode and refresh rate; some settings show black crush, while the calibrated sRGB mode reveals more.
Speaker sound earns mixed reactions: sufficient for casual content, with some clear mids, but modest bass and limited volume.
Fine text still shows some OLED color fringing despite improved subpixels, and testers disagree on how noticeable it is.
The threaded socket atop the stand is useful for mounting a camera, microphone or light directly above the screen.
USB-C charging is a major productivity perk, with 90W measured in one test; one account instead cites 65W, so power-sensitive buyers should check their regional unit.
The recessed downward-facing ports can be awkward to reach without rotating the screen.
Standard 100 × 100mm mounting and manageable panel weight make using an ordinary monitor arm straightforward.
The lack of near-24Hz input modes limits convenience with certain legacy video sources.
Uniform Brightness keeps the screen steady as window sizes and content change. The consistency comes with a limit on peak brightness.
Colors appear more vivid than on older WOLED models, although pure-color brightness still trails top QD-OLED alternatives.
Some reported peak-brightness values sent to Windows do not match measured capabilities, complicating automatic calibration.
Adjustable HDR can unlock brighter highlights and extra tuning, although enabling peak performance takes more setup than some would like.
DisplayWidget Center is a useful alternative to physical buttons, making image profiles and brightness easier to change from a PC.
ASUS cites a longer-life panel and supplies care features, but the actual lifetime improvement has not been independently established.
Tool-free stand assembly, simple connections and clear labeling make getting started remarkably fast.
This 360Hz QD-OLED ultrawide delivers exceptional gaming motion, vibrant HDR and dramatically cleaner text. Its high price, less-than-perfect bright-room blacks and occasional HDR dimming are the main reasons to hesitate.
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Cons: value for money, Resolution
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