ASUS XG27WCMS
A 280Hz overclocked refresh rate and 1ms response time on a Fast VA panel deliver sharp motion clarity with a 3000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks. The 95% DCI-P3 coverage and ELMB Sync technology uniquely combine rich color accuracy with blur-free variable refresh rate gaming. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who want high-contrast visuals and fluid performance without sacrificing color quality for immersive single-player titles.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 280 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR
77 Overall Score
Price €492
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong performance (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong color (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB |
| HDR | ✓ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
Features
| Weight | 7.2 kg / 15.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS XG27WCMS | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 280 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS XG27WCMS | 73.4 | 63.5 | 64.2 | 91.6 | 78.1 | 89.9 | 67 | 66.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 98 | 82 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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