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Jul 1, 2026 4:55 PM

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

$349

$599

41% off

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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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About this product:
- Manufacturer product page
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- See Walmart's return policy here.
Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by CarloC9233

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

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff

About this product:
- Manufacturer product page
About this store:
- See Walmart's return policy here.
Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by CarloC9233

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
07/21/26	Walmart	$349 Popular	0

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Walmart	$449.99

Community Reviews

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.
PeterL7956 fundles BlueDesk9616
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.
FairGazelle461 moccor Hotpuck6
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.
BrightTerrier687 BrightTerrier687
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.
BrightTerrier687 Sandy_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.
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24 Comments

Anacrust

Jul 7, 2026 2:36 PM

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AnacrustJul 7, 2026 2:36 PM

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Quote from dkstrick

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.

Alienware has one as well: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/...anel-tech/

jaybuk

Jul 10, 2026 5:39 PM

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jaybukJul 10, 2026 5:39 PM

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Quote from BrightTerrier687

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 !

Can you explain what you mean by flicker?

BrightTerrier687

Jul 10, 2026 9:54 PM

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BrightTerrier687Jul 10, 2026 9:54 PM

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Quote from jaybuk

Can you explain what you mean by flicker?

So when using VRR aka Freesync or Gsync it causes the display to flicker due to the fluctuation in Frames or lighting. Causing it to "flicker" it's not super noticeable unless you're standing in one spot tbh but it's annoying once you notice it.

I ended up returning it because even though it was nice to use, i also stream so having long standing static UI's and stuff still made me uneasy. I know it has Pixel Shifting so that it stops it from happening but it was one of those WHEN not IF.

jaybuk

Jul 11, 2026 12:02 AM

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jaybukJul 11, 2026 12:02 AM

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Quote from BrightTerrier687

Thanks. Such a bummer though that the technology has this downside. Now that I know about it, I don't think I will be able to "unsee" this.. which is no bueno.

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

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

Last edited by mattzane227 July 10, 2026 at 07:04 PM.

MEDVEDb

Jul 11, 2026 1:39 AM

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MEDVEDbJul 11, 2026 1:39 AM

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Wow great deal!
Lowest price for 2k OLED so far

santiagoanders

Jul 11, 2026 2:52 AM

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Joined May 2008

santiagoandersJul 11, 2026 2:52 AM

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Getting closer. Maybe $300 on Black Friday?

Sandy_san18

Jul 11, 2026 2:53 AM

62 Comments

Joined Oct 2017

Sandy_san18Jul 11, 2026 2:53 AM

62 Comments

There is an Alienware oled for same price only difference is 200nits and Freesync but I bought this because this has Gsync.

Sandy_san18

Jul 11, 2026 2:55 AM

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Sandy_san18Jul 11, 2026 2:55 AM

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Quote from santiagoanders

Getting closer. Maybe $300 on Black Friday?

Im waiting for this go down to 300$ as well

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

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

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Does the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMESZ have brightness issues in bright rooms?

Is the XG27AQDMESZ a 240Hz monitor worth it over 144Hz or 120Hz?

Does the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMESZ have VRR flicker with G-SYNC or FreeSync?

Does the XG27AQDMESZ support G-SYNC compatibility?

Is this the same as the higher-end ASUS ROG Strix OLED model with the $599 MSRP?

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