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Asus Rog Strix XG27AQ Review

November 16, 2023

True Score

80

Absolutely Fresh

84

2

Experts

92

1,624

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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2

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The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ monitor was received very positively among expert reviewers, primarily thanks to its high-resolution 2K display and 170 Hz overclockable refresh rate. They also lauded its out-of-the-box color accuracy. However, they weren’t happy with its low native contrast ratio, sub-par black levels, and poor viewing experience in the dark.

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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ is a mid-range gaming monitor that was first released in 2021. Ranking among the top-rated computer monitors in its range, this gaming display sports a WQHD (2560 x 1440) panel with an overclockable refresh rate of 170 Hz. The brand claims that its IPS panel has a nominal response time of just 1 ms, which is comparable to the other top gaming monitors in the industry. In addition, ASUS touts the presence of a blue light filter that prevents eye strain, just like the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE. The brand also includes one DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, one 3.5 mm audio jack, two USB type A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and one USB type B upstream port, like the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ.

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

our Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ mostly received positive reactions from testers. Reviewers from Rtings.com loved its high 1440p resolution, which they believe, unlike the Philips 279P1 or other similar 4K monitors, is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs at a playable frame rate on its 170 Hz panel. They also liked the color accuracy of this monitor, as they did not notice any visible inaccuracies in their tests as they did with the same brand’s ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A.

However, critics from Tom’s Hardware weren’t pleased with its native contrast ratio, which they measured at just 1121:1 in their tests. If you’re looking for a monitor that delivers an excellent dark room viewing experience, something like the ASUS TUF VG27VQ would be a far better option.

True Score

80

Reasons to Buy

The high native resolution of 2560p x 1440p
Spectacularly accurate colors
The supremely high refresh rate of 170 Hz
Superb ergonomics and build quality
Extremely wide viewing angles

Reasons to Avoid

Sub-par native contrast ratio
The peak brightness could’ve been better
So so black levels
The lackluster viewing experience in the dark
No presence of HDMI 2.1 ports

Specifications

	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	170 Hz
	Response Time	1 ms
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync

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Product Comparison

	Asus Rog Strix XG27AQ Review	Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T Review	MSI MAG274QRF-QD Review
True Score	80	73	81
Ranking	# 32 / 127	# 80 / 127	# 20 / 127
Market Context	The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ is a mid-range gaming monitor that was first released in 2021. Ranking among the top-rated computer monitors in its range,… The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ is a mid-range gaming monitor that was first released in 2021. Ranking among the top-rated computer monitors in its range, this gaming display sports a WQHD (2560 x 1440) panel with an overclockable refresh rate of 170 Hz. The brand claims that its IPS panel has a nominal response time of just 1 ms, which is comparable to the other top gaming monitors in the industry. In addition, ASUS touts the presence of a blue light filter that prevents eye strain, just like the ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE. The brand also includes one DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, one 3.5 mm audio jack, two USB type A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and one USB type B upstream port, like the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ.	The Samsung Odyssey G7 quite easily beats the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ gaming monitor’s 170 Hz display, owing to its 240 Hz panel. Its VA… The Samsung Odyssey G7 quite easily beats the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ gaming monitor’s 170 Hz display, owing to its 240 Hz panel. Its VA panel also delivers a far better native contrast ratio (3913:1 versus ASUS’ 1121:1). However, the XG27AQ easily beats the former model in terms of color gamut in both SDR and HDR (Samsung’s 97.9% sRGB, 83.2% Adobe RGB, 91% DCI-P3, and 67.6% Rec. 2020 coverage against ASUS’ 99.5% sRGB, 84.6% Adobe RGB, 93.3% DCI-P3, and 69.8% Rec. 2020 coverage).	Although the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ gaming monitor’s native 170 Hz display marginally edges out the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD’s 165 Hz display, they perform very… Although the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ gaming monitor’s native 170 Hz display marginally edges out the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD’s 165 Hz display, they perform very similarly in most regards, as both feature IPS panels with wide viewing angles. However, the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD gaming monitor has a slightly brighter panel that reaches a peak brightness of 367 nits against ASUS’ 349 nits.
Display Type	LED	VA	LCD
HDMI Inputs	2	1	2
HDR Format	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max Resolution	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440
Panel Type	IPS	VA	IPS
Refresh Rate	170 Hz	240 Hz	165 Hz
Dig Deeper		Read review →: Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T Review	Read review →: MSI MAG274QRF-QD Review

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Score Card

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Expert Score

84

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

92

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

80

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Expert Score Breakdown

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Trust Score
78
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ is a great all-around monitor. Its high refresh rate, fast… read more
By:
Christian Eberle
D
Trust Score
90
With a few tweaks in the OSD, the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ delivers a superb… read more
By:
Alexander Tozzi