ASUS BE27AQG 27"

With connectivity scoring in the 97th percentile, this monitor practically turns into a USB-C and Thunderbolt hub with a great 1440p screen attached. Ergonomics are also top 10%, so you'll have no trouble finding a comfortable viewing angle. Just don't expect more than average performance—this one is built for productivity, not competitive gaming. And with a higher entry price and a 72 overall score, it's no longer the slam dunk it once was.

The 120Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync support keep scrolling and window dragging buttery smooth, and the 1ms MPRT (5ms GtG) response time wards off visible ghosting in daily use. That said, the performance score lands squarely in the middle of our database. It's perfectly adequate for spreadsheets, coding, and light photo editing, but if you're chasing high frame rates in competitive shooters, this panel won't light any fires. The real strength here is the color output: 99% sRGB accuracy and 8-bit depth mean gradients look clean, and you'll rarely feel the need to calibrate out of the box. Brightness at 350 nits is fine for a well-lit office, though you might squint near a sunny window. HDR10 and Dolby Vision support are technically present, but the limited peak brightness means the HDR experience is more about format compatibility than visual wow-factor.

Stacked against the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW, the ASUS looks like a compact hub next to a sprawling 5K2K productivity monster—Dell offers far more screen real estate and a built-in KVM, but at a much higher cost. Next to the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B, the ASUS is a desk-friendly office tool versus a massive curved gaming canvas with OLED contrast and blistering refresh rates. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG and MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED both obliterate the BE27AQG in HDR, contrast, and gaming speed, though they lack Thunderbolt and lean hard into gamer aesthetics. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC is in another universe entirely—a 57-inch super-ultrawide Mini LED beast that makes the ASUS feel like a sensible commuter car next to a spaceship. For the office-centric buyer who needs ports above all else, the ASUS still carves a niche, but the competition at similar prices is fiercer than ever.

The price spread on this monitor has tightened but climbed, now ranging from $242 to $768. The floor is higher, so the days of snagging it for $210 are gone. At the current low end, it's still a reasonable deal for a Thunderbolt-equipped 1440p display with this level of ergonomics and color, but the value proposition dims if you creep past $400. Our data says hunt for sales near the $242 mark; anything above $500 puts you in striking distance of newer OLED and ultrawide options that outclass it in contrast and speed.

The ASUS BE27AQG comes out swinging in the connectivity department, landing in the 97th percentile of all monitors we've tested. It's stacked with two HDMI ports, DisplayPort, USB-C, and even Thunderbolt, basically making it a docking station that happens to have a screen. Add in ergonomics that sit in the 90th percentile—height, tilt, swivel, and pivot all present—and you've got a monitor that bends over backwards to fit your desk setup. The 27-inch IPS panel pushes a crisp 2560x1440 resolution with 99% sRGB coverage, enough to please most office and creative pros. But it's not all gold stars; performance clocks in at a middling 56th percentile, and HDR brightness tops out at a modest 350 nits, so don't expect eye-searing highlights.

Gamers chasing high refresh rates and low response times will be underwhelmed by the average performance (56th percentile). HDR enthusiasts should look for something with at least 600 nits brightness to get real impact. If you need a portable display or frequently move your setup, the 6.8 kg weight and 16/100 portable score make this a desk anchor, not a travel companion. And if your workflow demands 4K resolution or wide-gamut color for print work, there are sharper, more color-accurate options out there.

If your daily grind involves multiple laptops, dongles, and the occasional color-sensitive task, the BE27AQG still earns its keep with a port selection that most monitors in this class can't touch. But the 72 overall score reflects a tougher competitive field and a higher price floor. It's not the brightest or fastest, and now it's not the bargain it once was. Data says it's a solid buy only when the price is right—and that window is narrower than before.