ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG 27" Black 2024

★★★★★ 4.6 (200)

A 27-inch 4K IPS panel with 160Hz refresh and 1ms response delivers sharp gaming visuals without motion blur. The 95% DCI-P3 coverage and USB-C connectivity make it practical for color-aware creative tasks alongside high-refresh gaming. Best for gamers who need accurate colors for content creation or game development.

Screen 27"
Resolution 3840 x 2160
Panel IPS
Refresh 160 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR 400
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG 27" Black 2024 monitor
81 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong color (93rd percentile) 93rd
  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
  • Strong display (89th percentile) 89th

Cons

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 4.8★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)113115Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q2 202688/1004.8★5 reviews

    Buyers in this period praised the monitor's sharp 4K picture, smooth high-refresh gaming, and versatile connectivity, though one reported random power cycling and another disliked control/input placement.

    • Sharp 4K image quality and crisp resolution praised by multiple buyers.
    • Smooth and responsive gaming performance, especially at high refresh rates.
    • Versatile connectivity including USB-C with power delivery and Thunderbolt compatibility.
    • One unit randomly power cycles; buyer unsure if monitor or GPU related.
  2. Q2 202590/1004.7★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the display's sharpness, build quality, and sturdy stand, noting it's great for productivity and gaming. One mentioned a discrepancy: 120Hz instead of advertised 165Hz, but still found it acceptable.

    • Sharp, clear image with no burn-in risk, ideal for productivity and gaming.
    • Sturdy stand with plenty of adjustability; good build quality overall.
    • Advertised 165Hz but delivered 120Hz; buyer accepted it as adequate for 4K gaming.
    • Vivid pixel feature appreciated; enhances image quality.

Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 92.6
Portability 68.2
Display 88.6
Feature 67.9
Ergonomic 90.9
Performance 74.8
Connectivity 63.2
Social Proof 94.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 27"
Resolution 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Panel Type IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Curved No
Screen Finish matte

Performance

Refresh Rate 160 Hz
Response Time 1
Adaptive Sync G-Sync Compatible

Color & HDR

Brightness 350 nits
Color Gamut 130% sRGB / 95% DCI-P3
Color Depth 10-bit
HDR DisplayHDR 400
HDR Support HDR10

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 1
DisplayPort 1
USB-C 1
Speakers No
Headphone Jack Yes

Ergonomics

Height Adjustable Yes
Tilt Yes
Swivel Yes
Pivot Yes
VESA Mount 100x100

Features

Webcam No
Touchscreen No
PIP/PBP No
Power 30
Weight 6.6 kg / 14.6 lbs

vs Competition

Spec ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG 27" LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Samsung Odyssey G60SD Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA
Screen Size 27 45 27 34 27 27
Resolution 3840 x 2160 5120 x 2160 2560 x 1440 3440 x 1440 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160
Panel Type IPS OLED QD-OLED QD-OLED OLED QD-OLED
Refresh Rate 160 330 240 240 360 240
Response Time Ms 1 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746
Adaptive Sync G-Sync Compatible FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro
Hdr DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR 400 True Black HDR10+ DisplayHDR 400
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorPortabilityDisplayFeaturePerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG 27" 92.668.288.667.974.863.294.7
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare 99.476.699.795.899.496.994.7
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare 99.157.977.4849881.599.3
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare 99.17485.989.99895.498
Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare 90.540.277.467.999.687.794.7
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare 84.157.997.8849881.566.6

Usage Scores

Overall (80.6)Gaming (75.5)Office (79.9)Creative (79.9)Portable (13.7)Professional (80.9)Entertainment (69.1)
  • Overall80.6
  • Gaming75.5
  • Office79.9
  • Creative79.9
  • Portable13.7
  • Professional80.9
  • Entertainment69.1

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