ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG 27" black

A fast, colorful 1440p gaming monitor that nails the basics. Just don't pay full price for it, and maybe keep a spare DisplayPort cable handy.

The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time put this monitor in the top tier for competitive gaming. Our database ranks its performance in the 82nd percentile, which translates to a genuinely fast panel that keeps up with high frame rates. The Fast IPS tech means you're not trading color accuracy for speed, and the 95% DCI-P3 coverage is a standout at the 90th percentile. ELMB Sync is the real surprise here, letting you run blur reduction alongside variable refresh rate instead of forcing you to choose one or the other.

Against the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, the ASUS holds its own on speed but gives up some connectivity options. The Dell S2725QC is a better pick if you want more USB ports and don't need 180Hz. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is the budget alternative that gets you most of the way there for less money. If you're serious about competitive gaming and want the blur reduction plus variable refresh rate combo, the ASUS is the pick. If you just want a good 1440p monitor and don't care about ELMB Sync, save your cash and grab the Acer.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 116 to USD 202, which is a wild spread for the same panel. At the low end, this is an absolute steal. At the high end, you're paying a premium for the ROG badge. If you're in Europe, the EUR 571 to EUR 634 range is less dramatic but still worth shopping around. The 3-year warranty adds real value here, especially given the power flicker complaints we've seen.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACG is a 27-inch 1440p IPS panel that nails the gaming fundamentals. You get a 180Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and G-Sync compatibility in a package that also handles color well enough for creative work. The headline here is speed without sacrificing image quality, which is harder to pull off than it sounds.

If you're looking for a productivity monitor with lots of USB ports and a built-in KVM, this isn't it. Go grab the Dell S2725QC instead. If you're on a tight budget and just want 1440p at high refresh, the Acer Nitro XV272U gets you most of the way there for less. And if you live somewhere with flaky power, maybe think twice, the power flicker complaints are concerning.

The XG27ACG is a strong gaming monitor that gets the important stuff right. Fast, colorful, and flexible enough for mixed use. The thin review pool and the power flicker complaints give us pause, but the core experience is solid. If you can find it at the lower end of that USD 116 to USD 202 range, it's an easy recommendation.