ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27"
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 320 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR 400
74 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong color (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment read
- Q1 202688/100
Buyers praised the monitor's picture quality, smoothness, and value, especially during sales. Some noted the side-mounted controller and lack of speakers as drawbacks.
- Excellent colors, brightness, and picture quality; a major upgrade from older monitors.
- High refresh rate and smooth performance, ideal for competitive gaming.
- Side-mounted controller is awkward, especially in dual-monitor setups; software partially mitigates.
- No built-in speakers, which was a disappointment for one buyer.
- Q4 202595/100
Buyers in Q4 2025 praised this 1440p 300Hz monitor for gaming, image clarity, and value. Setup was easy, and Amazon's secure packaging was noted. One mentioned color calibration needed out of the box.
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance with 300Hz refresh, minimal ghosting, and sharp, bright visuals.
- Great value for the price, especially as a primary or secondary monitor upgrade from 1080p.
- Secure Amazon packaging with styrofoam and plastic bags ensured safe delivery.
- Color accuracy off out of the box, but easily fixed with tweaking; not a dealbreaker.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 320 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 94%, sRGB 130% |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
Features
| Weight | 9.1 kg / 20.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 320 | 330 | 120 | 240 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMS 27" | 87.4 | 57.8 | 52.5 | 67.8 | 88.9 | 78.9 | 95.6 | 62.9 | 67.3 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 75.6 | 90.9 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 85.4 | 90.9 | 56 | 99.3 | 97.9 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 95.6 | 90.9 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 73.9 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 95.6 | 90.9 | 98 | 95.4 | 97.9 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 95.6 | 90.9 | 99.6 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall74.2
- Gaming70.6
- Office64.7
- Creative67.2
- Portable11.1
- Professional67.2
- Entertainment60
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
