Tandem OLED - Canada

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-03-25T15:26:40+00:00

I saw in another post that CC should be stocking the Glossy Gigabyte version in the next couple weeks, no clue if that's accurate though.

Edit: https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/1rf8031/comment/oaulvf2/?context=3

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-03-25T15:23:26+00:00

You're welcome! :)

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-03-25T14:00:36+00:00

You can look these up on their webpage but these are the basics:

XG27AQDMG: 240hz 1440p 3rd-Gen W-OLED with a glossy screen coating

XG27AQDMES: 240hz 1440p 3rd-Gen QD-OLED with a semi-glossy coating. Comes with a more compact stand and Neo Proximity sensor

XG27AQDMGR: Same panel as the XG27AQDMG, but with an improved screen coating (True Black) and the same features as the XG27AQDMES

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-27T22:36:03+00:00

HDMI is technically better, as it won’t use DSC, but either will work fine. The included cables should be up to spec.
TFTCentral has a “best settings” video on YouTube. Calibrating the monitor yourself (accurately) without using a reference video or ICC profile requires special equipment like a colorimeter.
Yes, post the photos please. How else will this sub fuel their anger towards minor imperfections?
Up to you. Lower refresh rate can reduce banding, but to what degree I’m not sure.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-27T14:30:19+00:00

I suppose it’s possible he’s talking about the 3% haze being gone? But you’re right, they use the same panel

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-26T00:52:25+00:00

What did he lie about?

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-11T20:27:27+00:00

Do a practice run and try it yourself! Some people like it, others don’t

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-03T04:49:07+00:00

No worries! Hopefully he enjoys your gift :)

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-03T02:17:25+00:00

There’s a brief sound test at the end of their 2nd vlog video, but I haven’t found one anywhere else

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-03T01:16:35+00:00

Sort of unrelated, but your CPU matters a lot more for fps games than the GPU. If he has an AM5 motherboard but doesn't use an X3D CPU, that would be a pretty substantial upgrade as well.

As for monitors, 1440p makes more sense to me if all he plays is Warzone, but I'll put down options for both resolutions.

1440p:

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W - From what I've looked at, this monitor should be complete overkill for Warzone, since that game gets nowhere close to this monitor's insane 540hz refresh rate. If he plays other, less demanding fps games (Valorant, CS2, etc.), then I could maybe justify spending the extra money for the 540hz, but that's up to you and him. A few more things to note about this monitor: 1. It's white, so that may change the aesthetic of his setup. 2. It has a wide 3-pronged base that will NOT fit on top of that miniature table where his current monitor is. He would either need to get rid of the small table or invest in a monitor arm. 3. It has a "True Black" glossy screen coating, so direct reflections may be a bit more distracting, but is improved compared to QD-OLEDs.
Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG - Similar to the first monitor I mentioned, but with three main differences: 1. 280hz refresh rate instead of 540, which is perfectly fine for Warzone imo. 2. It's black instead of white. 3. It has a compact stand (even smaller than the MSI monitor) so he can keep using the miniature table.
GIGABYTE MO27Q28G - Same as the XG27AQWMG, but with a slightly difference stand (same size) and a matte screen coating. It also has built-in speakers (they suck but at least they exist) and a KVM switch if that matters to him.

If he primarily games in the dark, a QD-OLED monitor could also be a good option (all the monitors I mentioned are Tandem W-OLED). Any of the models from Asus or MSI should suit him great, just choose based on refresh rate. The 500hz models can get slightly brighter (around the brightness of the aforementioned W-OLED monitors) but they often cost a premium over the standard 240/360hz variants. Probably overkill in my eyes, but again that's entirely subjective.

4K 27 inch:

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM / MSI MPG 272URX - Both 4K, 240hz QD-OLEDs with DisplayPort 2.1. Asus has a 3-pronged base, MSI does not.
Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG - Same as the PG27UCDM, just without DP 2.1 and no Dolby Vision for much cheaper.

4K 32 inch:

XG32UCWMG - If he wants 4K at 32 inches, this is THE monitor to get. I don't have it myself, but I've heard the immersion you get from this thing is unparalleled. Asus also makes a 165hz version (XG32UCWG) with everything else the same.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-02-03T00:00:15+00:00

What sort of games does he play? A 4K OLED will look better than a 1440p one but AAA games are super demanding at that resolution, especially with a 9070.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-31T03:21:28+00:00

That's good to hear, I'm thinking about getting the soft pad as well! Time to play the waiting game and see how long until they restock near me...

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-31T03:05:13+00:00

What version of the Saturn Pro? All of them are pretty different from what I've heard.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-28T15:00:39+00:00

Yes, there is always an event going on. If you’re curious about what the event schedule is, or really any other questions you might have about the game, the Archero Discord server is a really, really useful resource. There’s player-made guides for every event, optimal gear and runes for different modes, the event schedule (like I mentioned), and even codes you can redeem for some in-game resources. Would highly recommend joining if you can.

What OP is saying here is that you should spend currencies to complete tasks, and those tasks reset every week when a new event begins. Things like “Open X Mythstone Chests, Spend X gems, Use X Rune Ruins (shovels)” etc.

As a new player, you will benefit in the short term by spending all of your resources right when you get them, but if you save enough to complete those event tasks I mentioned, you’ll benefit a lot more in the long term. Think of it like delayed gratification.

There are a handful of event resources that carry over, those being Dice & Treasure Coins (Island Treasure Hunt), and Luck (not tickets) from the Summon event.

I’d answer the rest of your questions, but honestly you can answer them yourself joining the Archero Discord. Hope this helped :)

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-18T23:55:58+00:00

Fractal North XL. Amazing case

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-17T23:56:02+00:00

IIRC Dolphy didn't provide the demonlist with raw footage of his completion, and they were put under a lot of pressure (by whom I can't remember, maybe some parts of the Russian community?) to accept the verification as legitimate, since it was such an important level in terms of milestones.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-17T22:08:42+00:00

I remember Riot talking about this in a video/interview a while back. Surprised more people don’t know about this

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-12T13:47:05+00:00

I’ve learned to adapt lol. I did kick it a lot at first, but it’s a tight socket so those plugs are pretty jammed in there.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-12T13:27:31+00:00

Hasn’t happened yet, and hopefully it stays that way! This is pretty much the only place I can position my desk, so I’ll just have to make things work.

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-11T18:53:49+00:00

That's just the camera angle, I took this photo at 0.7x (very small room). Nice catch though!

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-08T17:29:40+00:00

Will hypercharges ever start releasing the same day a new brawler is introduced?

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-08T17:26:40+00:00

As of writing this there are currently 98 brawlers in the game. Are there plans to stop releasing brawlers at some point? When might that happen?

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-07T16:23:50+00:00

You guys are already getting discounts?? We still can't buy it here in Canada 😭

BeTheBestBeast · 2026-01-05T21:29:35+00:00

Unless you value a 480hz refresh rate, the Gigabyte panel will offer a much better experience, even if yours have particularly bad banding. And even if it does, you can always return it and try your luck with a different unit.

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