Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ 27" 4K Gaming Monitor (2020)
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Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ is a high-end 27-inch 4K gaming monitor in Asus's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good ergonomics
- Excellent contrast
- Good color accuracy
- Good speakers
- Excellent SDR Color gamut results in incredible text clarity
- Gorgeous 144Hz refresh rate display
Cons
- Local dimming feature is terrible
- No G-Sync
- No HDR
- No HDR support
- No Dolby Vision
- Mediocre black uniformity
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-40° ~ 40°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
82.79% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.71 in / 94.3 mm w/o stand, 10.61 in / 269.546 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
15 in / 381.1 mm w/o stand, 17.19 in / 436.5 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.95 in / 633.64 mm
Weight
7.5 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (26.95 in / 684.47 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
90% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
163 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.155 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEC, CEL, CU, ErP, E-Standby, FCC, ICES-3, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RCM, RoHS, TUV-Flicker Free, TUV-Low Blue Light, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, Windows 7 WHQL, Windows 8.1 WHQL, Windows 10 WHQL
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Color Accuracy, Display Widget, Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology, GamePlus, VESA DSC (Display Stream Compression), HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur), Adaptive-Sync technology, Shadow Boost, GameVisu...
Performance
Power Consumption
90 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable - optional, HDMI cable - optional, USB 3.0 cable, Acrylic LED light covers
Debut
2020
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 89%The Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ covers a whopping 108% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It can get up to 488 nits of brightness, but our testing doesn't calculate how the display dims real content. With this beast, you're getting a colorful display, clever cable management and an overall sleek design.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 144Hz refresh rate display
- Bright, colorful colors
- Good speakers
Cons
- No G-Sync
- No Dolby Vision
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 58%ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ has a large 4k screen that makes it suitable for work, gaming, or media consumption. Gaming feels responsive due to its low input lag and high refresh rate, and it has a fast response time. It has an outstanding SDR color gamut for viewing and creating content, but the contrast ratio is low, resulting in blacks that look gray in the dark.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Outstanding SDR color gamut
- High pixel density results in outstanding text clarity
- Good ergonomics
- Large 4k screen with full sRGB coverage
- Extremely bright screen with high pixel density
- Excellent SDR Color gamut results in incredible text clarity
Cons
- Low contrast ratio makes blacks look gray in the dark
- Local dimming feature is terrible
- Mediocre black uniformity
- Image looks a bit washed out from the side
tomshardware[3]
Reviewer score 87%With 4K resolution at 27 inches, you'll see tiny fonts and objects with supreme clarity. Dynamic Dimming enhancer does a good job of increasing contrast by adjusting the backlight on a frame-by-frame basis. The Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ can definitely be on the Good HDR Monitors list.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Bright 4K panel
- Excellent contrast
- Good color accuracy
Cons
- No HDR
- No HDR support
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References
- ^ Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-xg27uq. 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-strix-xg27uq. 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ 4K 144Hz Monitor Review: Faster Than Fast. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-xg27uq. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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