Asus introduces ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 with three major upgrades over older XG27AQDMG gaming monitor

Asus has finally delivered on its rumoured ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG refresh. To recap, TFT Central claimed to have received confirmation from the company during Computex 2025 in May that this would be occurring at some point. While pricing and availability remain unknown for now, the refresh is now official as the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2.

Joining the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG and ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 does not contain a new WOLED panel like its counterparts that Asus also announced today. Nonetheless, it seems that the new monitor boasts three main advantages over last year's ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG (curr. $699 on Amazon).

For example, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 adopts the TrueBlack Glossy coating also found in the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG, XG32UCWMG and the new ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W. In summary, Asus describes TrueBlack Glossy as follows:

The TrueBlack Glossy film pairs a zero-haze optical layer with an advanced anti-reflective stack. The zero-haze layer keeps black hues intact in any lighting, allowing the monitor to deliver deep blacks even in bright environments. For gamers seeking pristine image quality throughout the day, not just in the evening hours, these monitors are ideal picks.

Moreover, Asus has included its Neo Proximity Sensor that will transition the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 to a black image when it detects you are not actively using the monitor. Theoretically, this Time of Flight (ToF) sensor should limit panel burn-in, although the true extent of this will not be observed for at least a few years. Finally, the Gen 2 edition contains a 30% smaller stand than the original ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG. All other features like its 1440p resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and 1,300 nits peak brightness remain unchanged from last year's model.