26.5″ Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES – Specs & Features
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At a glance
The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES is a 26.5-inch WQHD Monitor designed for gaming. It features a QD-OLED (Samsung) panel for perfect blacks and exceptional contrast. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and fast-paced content and includes 48 Hz - 240 Hz refresh rate and HDMI connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for inherent OLED limitation; ideal for dim rooms only. It scores Great — 8.8/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- QD-OLED (Samsung) panel produces perfect blacks with an infinite contrast ratio, eliminating backlight bleed entirely.
Model Year
2025
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
QD-OLED (Samsung)
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Asus's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
88
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
100
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
100
/100
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
99
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Typical Brightness
Typical brightness — indoor SDR use
20
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OLED/QD-OLED panels run lower typical brightness by design — peak brightness is the relevant HDR metric.
Peak Brightness (HDR)
Peak brightness — HDR highlights
80
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OLED/QD-OLED panels run lower typical brightness by design — peak brightness is the relevant HDR metric.
The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES achieves an overall display score of 8.8/10. With a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, it delivers elite gaming motion clarity. Colour coverage reaches 99% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work. Typical brightness of 200 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES
Perfect For
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Esports & Competitive Players 240Hz
Zero-blur frames at 240fps
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
Not Ideal For
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Single-Cable Laptop Users No USB-C
No USB-C port means separate video and power cables are needed for a laptop. No single-cable docking possible.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
competitive gaming at 240Hz.
At 240Hz with QHD resolution, this prioritises frame rate over pixel density. If colour accuracy matters alongside speed, look for a QHD IPS at 144Hz+.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Frame delivery faster than reaction time
240Hz eliminates tearing — esports reaction windows below 4ms become distinct.
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What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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True blacks, no LCD grey wash in dark scenes
Each pixel turns off individually — night sequences and space content lose the haze that plagues LCD.
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Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- QD-OLED panel quantum-dot self-lit pixels deliver infinite contrast with vivid, cinema-grade colors
- DisplayHDR True Black OLED-optimized HDR with true-black rendering and exceptional contrast
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably sharper visuals
- 240Hz high refresh rate butter-smooth motion for fast-paced competitive gaming
- ELMB Sync technology combines motion blur elimination with variable refresh rate simultaneously
Cons
- Low typical brightness (200 cd/m²) inherent OLED limitation; ideal for dim rooms only
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops need a separate adapter for single-cable setup
- No built-in speakers a separate audio solution is required for sound output
- No Ethernet or Wi-Fi relies entirely on wired display connection with no network features
- No USB hub peripherals must connect directly to the PC, limiting cable management
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES. The strengths meaningfully outweigh the trade-offs for the target use case. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
8.8/10
Great
The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES earns a strong overall score of 8.8/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES | |
| Series | ROG Strix | |
| Model Alias | - | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display
8
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 26.5-inch |
△ Average 26" — standard monitor. Efficient for focused work; compact desk footprint.
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| Panel Type | QD-OLED (Samsung) |
✓ Good QD-OLED — quantum-dot layer over OLED. Best-in-class colour gamut with perfect blacks. No blooming.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Pixel Density | 110 PPI |
△ Average 110 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.229 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.229 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 87.16 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 10 bits |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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| sRGB | - |
sRGB not listed separately. DCI-P3 coverage (above) is the more relevant metric for modern HDR content.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% |
✓ Good 99% DCI-P3 — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| HDR Support | HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
△ Average HDR10 — universal HDR baseline. Supported by all streaming services, games, and HDR discs.
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 200 cd/m² |
⚠ Limited 200 cd/m² — below average. Best used in dim or controlled lighting conditions.
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| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
△ Average 400 cd/m² — adequate for bright rooms and entry HDR. Standard office use is comfortable.
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| Contrast | 1500000 : 1 |
✓ Good 1500000 : 1 — outstanding depth. Dark scenes look cinematic; excellent VA-class contrast.
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Performance
3
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
✓ Good 240Hz — built for competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant, Apex). Motion blur is virtually eliminated at this rate.
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| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
✓ Good 0.03 ms (GtG) GtG — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible VESA AdaptiveSync Display 240 Hz |
✓ Good FreeSync Premium — tear-free gaming with LFC (prevents judder below minimum Hz). Works on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Display Technologies
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: - Dynamic Contrast: - Input Lag: - Screen Coating: - |
178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 2 x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) |
✓ Good HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | 110 mm |
✓ Good 110 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
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| Pivot | ±90° |
✓ Good Pivot — screen rotates 90° to portrait. Ideal for code, reading documents, or social feeds.
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| Swivel | ±45° |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | -5° to +20° |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | AMD FreeSync Premium Dynamic Crosshair Dynamic Shadow Boost Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) GameFast Input GamePlus (Crosshair / Timer / Stopwatch / FPS Counter / Display Alignment) GameVisual NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Trace Free Technology VESA AdaptiveSync Display 240 Hz |
✓ Good NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible (tear-free). AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | 6-axis Color Adjustment AI Visual Asus Aura Sync Lighting Asus DisplayWidget Center Asus OLED Care Pro Aspect Control Asus Power Sync Clear Pixel Edge Color Temperature Selection Customized heatsink Gamma Adjustment Intelligent voltage optimization Low Blue Light Neo Proximity Sensor OLED Anti-flicker technology Quantum Dot Color ROG Gaming A.I. Uniform Brightness |
✓ Good 6-axis Color Adjustment
AI Visual
Asus Aura Sync Lighting
Asus DisplayWidget Center
Asus OLED Care Pro
Aspect Control
Asus Power Sync
Clear Pixel Edge
Color Temperature Selection
Customized heatsink
Gamma Adjustment
Intelligent voltage optimization
Low Blue Light
Neo Proximity Sensor
OLED Anti-flicker technology
Quantum Dot Color
ROG Gaming A.I.
Uniform Brightness — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 25W |
✓ Good 25W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
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| Maximum Consumption | - |
Peak power draw not published. Typically 2–3× the average consumption figure.
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| Standby | 0.3W |
✓ Good 0.3W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) |
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 611 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 370 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 69 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 4.9 kg |
✓ Good 4.9 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 611 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 393 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 188 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 6.8 kg |
△ Average 6.8 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | 0°C – 40°C |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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| Humidity | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES use? ›
It uses an OLED panel, where each pixel generates its own light. This produces perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast — ideal for dark content and cinematic viewing. Response times are also extremely fast at under 1ms.
02 Is the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES good for competitive gaming? ›
✓ Yes. The 240Hz refresh rate is built for esports — it displays every rendered frame, reducing motion blur in fast games like CS2 and Valorant. The 0.03ms response time keeps pixels sharp between kills. FreeSync Premium prevents screen tearing when GPU output fluctuates.
03 How good is the HDR on the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES? ›
OLED delivers the best possible HDR — each pixel switches off for pure blacks while bright highlights stay vivid. The contrast is effectively infinite, which is impossible to achieve with LED backlight panels. HDR films and games look exactly as intended.
04 Is the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes. QD-OLED combines quantum-dot colour accuracy with OLED contrast. Editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, or DaVinci Resolve is reliable — colours you see on screen translate well to print and web output.
05 Who is the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators, movie fans. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Is the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES worth buying in 2026? ›
Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES remains a strong option in 2026. 240Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. OLED panel technology continues to improve and this model's infinite contrast holds up against newer options. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Our benchmark score of 8.8/10 puts it in the top tier of its category. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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