ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
89 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
Samsung
51 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Gaming
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | 95% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | No |
| HDR Support | HDR | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 3.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.