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 (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong performance (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 480 | 360 | 500 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG 27" | 86.9 | 63.9 | 69.1 | 72.4 | 75.6 | 82.4 | 67.3 | 12.9 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.7 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 95.8 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 99.1 | 99.5 | 82.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 93.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 95.8 | 99.9 | 98 | 70.9 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 91.8 | 0 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.6 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.5 | 86.8 | 80.9 | 97.3 | 0 | 56.2 | 99.8 | 86 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$374
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$412
Price History
Usage Scores
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