ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG 27" Black
The Fast IPS panel achieves a true 1ms response time and 180Hz refresh rate, while ELMB Sync uniquely combines blur reduction with variable refresh rate to eliminate ghosting without sacrificing smoothness. Its 95% DCI-P3 coverage and USB-C connectivity with DP Alt mode add genuine versatility for color work and clean desk setups beyond pure gaming. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who also edit photos or video and want a single, high-refresh display that handles both tasks without compromise.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong color (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong performance (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | HDR400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Weight | 7.8 kg / 17.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG 27" | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | SANSUI 27 inch | MSI MAG MAG 321CUPDF | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 300 | 120 | 200 | 160 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG 27" | 87 | 63.8 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 75.7 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 67.7 | 7.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.2 | 77.2 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 0 | 90.5 | 90.6 | 87.8 | 86.4 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64.8 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 96 | 72.3 | 44.7 | 87.8 | 99.4 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93 | 16.2 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 89.7 | 90.5 | 85.6 | 77.6 | 92.5 |
| MSI MAG MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 92 | 54.9 | 83.8 | 97.4 | 0 | 66 | 91.2 | 82.2 | 74.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.2 | 16.2 | 73.5 | 92 | 96 | 66 | 82.8 | 59 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 2 offers From $116
Best Buy 1 offers From $194
Amazon 1 offers From $219
Price History
Usage Scores
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