ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

vs

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

LG 27MD5KA-B LED display

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ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor alternatives

LG 27MD5KA-B LED display alternatives

specs

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Other Features
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

not available
Audio power:
10 W
not available
Mac compatibility:
yes
not available
On/off switch:
yes
not available
Display:
LED

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Weight & Dimensions
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

2.7 kg
Weight (without stand):
6.4 kg
33.1 cm
Height (without stand):
not available
6 cm
Depth (without stand):
not available
55.8 cm
Width (without stand):
not available
5.2 kg
Weight (with stand):
8.5 kg
491 mm
Height (with stand):
not available
235 mm
Depth (with stand):
not available
558 mm
Width (with stand):
not available

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Packaging Data
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

Box
Package type:
Box
7.2 kg
Package weight:
13.5 kg
409 mm
Package height:
580 mm
247 mm
Package depth:
315 mm
627 mm
Package width:
743 mm
not available
Cables included:
AC, USB Type-C
yes
Stand included:
yes

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Power
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

50/60 Hz
AC input frequency:
not available
100 - 240 V
AC input voltage:
not available
0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave):
not available
0.3 W
Power consumption (off):
not available
16 W
Power consumption (typical):
not available

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Ergonomics
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

20 - -5°
Tilt angle range:
not available
True
Tiltable:
not available
25 - -25°
Swivel angle range:
not available
True
Pivot:
not available
0 - 90°
Pivot angle:
not available
True
Swivelling:
True
11 cm
Height adjustment:
not available
yes
Height adjustment:
not available
Kensington
Cable lock slot type:
not available
yes
Cable lock slot:
not available
100 x 100 mm
Panel mounting interface:
100 x 100 mm
yes
VESA mounting:
yes

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Sustainability
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

not available
Sustainability certificates:
N, ENERGY STAR

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Performance
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

yes
Low Blue Light technology:
not available
yes
Flicker-free technology:
not available
2.2
HDCP version:
not available
FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync type:
not available
True
AMD FreeSync:
not available
G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC type:
not available
yes
NVIDIA G-SYNC:
not available

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Design
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

Black
Feet colour:
not available
Black
Product colour:
Black
Gaming
Market positioning:
not available

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Multimedia
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

not available
Built-in microphone:
yes
not available
Number of speakers:
2
not available
Built-in camera:
yes
not available
Built-in speaker(s):
yes

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Thin Client
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Ports & Interfaces
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

True
HDCP:
not available
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
not available
1
Headphone outputs:
not available
yes
Headphone out:
not available
1.2
DisplayPort version:
not available
1
DisplayPorts quantity:
not available
2.0
HDMI version:
not available
2
HDMI ports quantity:
not available
True
HDMI:
not available
not available
USB version:
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
not available
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity:
3
not available
Number of upstream ports:
1
not available
USB upstream port type:
USB Type-C
not available
USB hub version:
3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
not available
Built-in USB hub:
yes

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Display
compared

LG
27MD5KA-B LED display

99%
Colour gamut:
99%
sRGB
RGB colour space:
not available
yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported:
not available
DisplayHDR 400
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology:
not available
48 - 180 Hz
Digital vertical frequency:
not available
33 - 206 kHz
Digital horizontal frequency:
not available
30.3 cm
Viewable size, vertical:
not available
54.4 cm
Viewable size, horizontal:
not available
0.283 x 0.283 mm
Pixel pitch:
0.11685 x 0.11685 mm
16.7 million colours
Display number of colours:
1.073 billion colours
178°
Viewing angle, vertical:
178°
178°
Viewing angle, horizontal:
178°
180 Hz
Maximum refresh rate:
not available
1000:1
Contrast ratio (typical):
1200:1
not available
Aspect ratio:
16:9
not available
Supported graphics resolutions:
5120 x 2880
Flat
Screen shape:
Flat
Matt
Display surface:
not available
LED
Backlight type:
not available
LCD
Display technology:
LED
Full HD
HD type:
5K Ultra HD
1 ms
Response time:
12 ms
400 cd/m²
Display brightness (typical):
500 cd/m²
IPS
Panel type:
IPS
16:9
Native aspect ratio:
16:9
1920 x 1080 pixels
Display resolution:
5120 x 2880 pixels
62.2 cm (24.5")
Display diagonal:
68.6 cm (27")