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Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ

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Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ is a high-end 27-inch QHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel with 170 Hz maximum refresh rate.

Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400, HDR10. 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. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.

Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 87%

Pros

DisplayHDR 400, HDR10
Rich color reproduction
Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
Fast 1 ms response time
High 1000:1 contrast ratio
Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Build-in speakers included

Cons

8-bit display panel

What external reviewers found

External score 66%

Pros

Excellent contrast
Good reflection handling
Good color gamut
Low input lag
Wide viewing angles
Dynamic backlight feature

Cons

Lacks adaptive sync
Lacks HDR
Mediocre contrast ratio
Doesn't get very bright

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External Reviews

rtings^[1]

Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ is a great all-around monitor. Its high refresh rate, fast response time, and VRR support make it an excellent choice for gaming. Its size and resolution are also well-suited to productivity and content creation. It doesn't perform as well in dark rooms, though, because of its low contrast ratio.

Pros

High refresh rate
Wide viewing angles
Good reflection handling
Low input lag

Cons

Mediocre contrast ratio
Doesn't get very bright

tomshardware^[2]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from tomshardware have found:

The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ delivers a nicely saturated image with plenty of depth and dimension. The Dynamic Dimming feature is very effective at increasing the contrast of graphical content like games and videos. The native color gamut is DCI-P3 which is covered over 91% and hits its targets closely.

Pros

Excellent contrast
Dynamic backlight feature
Good color gamut

Cons

Lacks HDR
Lacks adaptive sync

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References

^ ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ Monitor Review. [rtings].
^ Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 170 Hz Monitor Review: 1440p Meets Excellent Dynamic Contrast. [tomshardware].

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