ASUS ROG Strix XG129C 12.3" vs Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27"
ASUS ROG Strix XG129C 12.3" Black
ASUS
42 Overall Score
vs
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
Gigabyte
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG129C 12.3" Black
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Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
90 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
Picture quality 5
Color accuracy 4
Refresh rate 3
Value for money 3
Built in speakers 2
Connectivity 2
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Portable
Entertainment
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG129C 12.3" | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 24:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 7 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 1/4" Tripod socket | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 45W★ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 7.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG129C 12.3" Black
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average performance (11th percentile)11th %ile
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27"
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.