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ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
The 27-inch 5K (5120x2880) Fast IPS panel with 180Hz refresh and 0.3ms GTG response eliminates motion blur for exceptionally sharp, fluid gaming. Dual Mode instantly switches this monitor from 5K at 180Hz to QHD at 330Hz, offering both high-resolution detail and ultra-responsive speed alongside 600 nits DisplayHDR 600 and 97% DCI-P3 color. This display suits competitive gamers who also demand reference-level clarity for demanding creative work.
Screen 27
Resolution 5120x2880
Panel IPS
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium Pro
HDR DisplayHDR 600
89 Overall Score
Price CA$1,100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong color (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120x2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 97% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR Support | HDR600 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Weight | 6.9 kg / 15.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 57 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 5120x2880 | 5120 x 2160 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | VA | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | 93.5 | 74 | 99.4 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 94.7 | 82.4 | 59.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 96.9 | 91.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 87.7 | 93.2 | 95.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 64.1 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 75 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 80 | 85.6 | 92 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 95.4 | 95.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$1,100
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Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$1,199
Price History
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