ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
Acer Nitro ED300C X1bmiippx 29.5" Black 2025
Acer
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Acer Nitro ED300C X1bmiippx 29.5" Black 2025
72 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
This ultrawide monitor is praised for its excellent value, high 200Hz refresh rate, and useful gaming features like picture profiles and RGB lighting. However, a verified buyer warns that it is not a 4K monitor despite confusing product descriptions, and another received a cracked screen. Overall, it is a solid budget choice for high-refresh-rate gaming or extra screen space, but buyers should verify resolution expectations and check for damage on arrival.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price
- High 200Hz refresh rate
- Useful gaming picture profiles
- Cool RGB backlighting
- Great for extra screen space
Cons
- Not a 4K monitor despite description
- Received with cracked screen
- Misleading product description
Value for money 3
Refresh rate 2
Resolution accuracy 2
Build quality 1
Gaming features 2
Screen space 2
Scores
Gaming
Professional
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | Acer Nitro ED300C X1bmiippx 29.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 29.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 200 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 40W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 4.69 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Acer Nitro ED300C X1bmiippx 29.5" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
No current pricing available
Acer Nitro ED300C X1bmiippx 29.5" Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
