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27" ASUS ROG Strix 1440p QHD QD-OLED 240Hz Gaming Monitor

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Walmart has 27" ASUS ROG Strix 1440p QHD QD-OLED 240Hz Gaming Monitor (XG27AQDMESZ) on sale for $349. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (2K) QHD QD-OLED
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz
  • Response Time: 0.03 ms (GtG)
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,500,000:1
  • Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 nits
  • Color Gamut: 99% DCI-P3
  • G-SYNC compatible
  • VESA: 100 x 100 mm
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x Earphone Jack

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Walmart has 27" ASUS ROG Strix 1440p QHD QD-OLED 240Hz Gaming Monitor (XG27AQDMESZ) on sale for $349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member CarloC9233 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (2K) QHD QD-OLED
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz
  • Response Time: 0.03 ms (GtG)
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,500,000:1
  • Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 nits
  • Color Gamut: 99% DCI-P3
  • G-SYNC compatible
  • VESA: 100 x 100 mm
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x Earphone Jack

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Written by Nate650 | Staff

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Written by CarloC9233

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This 27 inch QD OLED gaming monitor stands out for its 240Hz refresh rate, near instant 0.03ms response, and the jump from IPS or VA to OLED contrast and motion clarity. It is especially appealing for fast gaming, with G SYNC compatibility and strong performance in bright rooms for some setups. The main concerns are its modest brightness, around 200 to 400 nits depending on the spec cited, and reports of VRR flicker and banding. It feels like a sharper, faster OLED option, but not the brightest one.

Common Questions (5)

  • The panel is reported around 200 nits typical brightness, with ASUS listing 400 cd/m² HDR peak brightness. That can be fine in normal indoor lighting, but it may feel dim in direct light or very bright rooms.

    PeterL7956fundlesBlueDesk9616

  • It is 240Hz, but the practical jump above 120Hz is often small unless you play competitively. The bigger visible upgrade is moving from IPS/VA to OLED, and higher refresh can also raise your expectations once you get used to it.

    FairGazelle461moccorHotpuck6

  • Yes, VRR can cause noticeable flicker when frame rates or brightness fluctuate. It is usually most obvious when you sit still or on static scenes, and pixel shifting does not fully eliminate the concern for some users.

    BrightTerrier687BrightTerrier687

  • Yes, G-SYNC compatibility is reported to work well on this monitor. It is also a reason some buyers chose it over similarly priced Alienware OLED options that were FreeSync-only.

    BrightTerrier687Sandy_san18

  • No, this is the budget "Z" model, while the $599 MSRP applies to the "G" model with 1000-nit HDR and WOLED glossy. That is why the Walmart listing does not show $599 as the original price.

    WiseTeam2192

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Jul 1, 2026 8:09 PM
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unknownleader3711Jul 1, 2026 8:09 PM
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I've got 144 Hz refresh. Does this REALLY make that much of a difference? Not playing fortnite or anything mostly rts and rpg
Jul 1, 2026 8:24 PM
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FairGazelle461Jul 1, 2026 8:24 PM
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Quote from unknownleader3711 View quoted comment :
I've got 144 Hz refresh. Does this REALLY make that much of a difference? Not playing fortnite or anything mostly rts and rpg
For those kinds of games it doesn't matter much past 120+. The real difference would be going from IPS/VA to OLED.
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Jul 1, 2026 8:25 PM
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moccorJul 1, 2026 8:25 PM
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Quote from unknownleader3711 View quoted comment :
I've got 144 Hz refresh. Does this REALLY make that much of a difference? Not playing fortnite or anything mostly rts and rpg
This is one of those "what you don't know won't hurt you". 144Hz is amazing for single player gaming and PvP. But once you see something like 240Hz, ofc you will want 240Hz to be the new "minimum" for you. I play both PvP and single player games on a laptop, I like to limit the single player games to about 120fps just to reduce fan noise (laptop). My monitor is 1ms, and I assume that when I do buy a 0.03ms monitor someday, that I will never be able to go back.

Combine that info and specs with OLED, your "bare minimum" standards will likely be raised quite a lot. Whereas rn on your 144Hz for single player games, you are not being held back and can wait until it dies until something even better comes out.
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Jul 1, 2026 8:35 PM
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mvpcrossxoverJul 1, 2026 8:35 PM
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not a single person mentions the price

it's $350

unless it has been updated the last time i clicked
Jul 1, 2026 9:59 PM
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TheBlackHowlingJul 1, 2026 9:59 PM
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There are no reviews for this monitor. Anyone have any info on this?
Jul 1, 2026 10:09 PM
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PeterL7956Jul 1, 2026 10:09 PM
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I'm 99.9% sure that this is the QD-OLED panel that everyone is trying to get rid of. Pitiful 200 nits of brightness and lots of banding issues. I this price range, stick with WO-OLED. There are still some decent ones in this range.
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Jul 1, 2026 10:27 PM
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dkstrickJul 1, 2026 10:27 PM
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Quote from PeterL7956 View quoted comment :
I'm 99.9% sure that this is the QD-OLED panel that everyone is trying to get rid of. Pitiful 200 nits of brightness and lots of banding issues. I this price range, stick with WO-OLED. There are still some decent ones in this range.
What other models with this 240hz QD-OLED panel are you referencing? I haven't done a ton of research but when I was looking most people were having issues with the new 280hz tandem woled panels having severe banding.

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Jul 1, 2026 11:56 PM
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fundlesJul 1, 2026 11:56 PM
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Quote from PeterL7956 View quoted comment :
I'm 99.9% sure that this is the QD-OLED panel that everyone is trying to get rid of. Pitiful 200 nits of brightness and lots of banding issues. I this price range, stick with WO-OLED. There are still some decent ones in this range.
From Asus website: Brightness (HDR, Peak) : 400 cd/㎡. It weirdly doesnt say anything about typical brightness for this model.
Last edited by fundles July 1, 2026 at 04:58 PM.
Jul 2, 2026 11:27 AM
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TheFizzJul 2, 2026 11:27 AM
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Meh. It's not even certified HDR400. I agree with others that this is a cut down model that they are trying to get rid of.
not saying that's it's a bad buy, but I doubt this was ever $750
Jul 2, 2026 5:49 PM
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DavidL9793Jul 2, 2026 5:49 PM
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I see this as a good deal since it's oled
Jul 3, 2026 1:33 AM
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BlueDesk9616Jul 3, 2026 1:33 AM
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400 nits doesn't seem great and I'd worry about that in direct light but still seems quite good specs overall for the price range
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Jul 3, 2026 10:53 AM
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Jul 3, 2026 10:53 AM
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Quote from fundles View quoted comment :
From Asus website: Brightness (HDR, Peak) : 400 cd/㎡. It weirdly doesnt say anything about typical brightness for this model.
That's really low, my XG27AQDMG is supposedly 1300 in HDR and 260 in SDR. I'd probably avoid this model, pay a little more for a better OLED.
Jul 3, 2026 12:42 PM
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Hotpuck6Jul 3, 2026 12:42 PM
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Quote from unknownleader3711 View quoted comment :
I've got 144 Hz refresh. Does this REALLY make that much of a difference? Not playing fortnite or anything mostly rts and rpg
Unless you're a professional competitive gamer, anything above 120hz is extreme dimininishing returns and chasing the dragon. My current monitor does 180hz and I cant tell a difference between that and 120. I'm sure someone can, but it's such a fringe case that it's not worth to spending money for it unless you know it's something you want. Not to mention you also need the increasingly powerful hardware to get those types of frame rates, or drop your quality settings way down. I'll take my 1440p 120hz high settings and on my 70 series gpu all day long.
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Jul 6, 2026 2:48 AM
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BrightTerrier687Jul 6, 2026 2:48 AM
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So i pulled the trigger and bought this model because for the price it seemed very decent for what it's offering.

So far the features are fantastic, get's WAY more than bright enough for me in my room with and LED lamp above me.

Gaming on it is fantastic and the G-Sync compat feature is working amazingly.

The only thing i don't like is the flicker but that isn't even that noticeable to me unless im sitting in ONE spot playing a game it fantastic otherwise !

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Jul 7, 2026 5:44 AM
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WiseTeam2192Jul 7, 2026 5:44 AM
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This is "z" model the budget line and the msrp is not $599. $599 is for the "g" model you can find on asus website with 1000nits hdr and WOLED glossy. that's why walmart is not putting $599 as original price
Last edited by WiseTeam2192 July 6, 2026 at 10:46 PM.

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