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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
ASUS

ROG Strix XG27UCG

4K gaming at 160Hz — sharper picture, smooth motion, but HDR disappoints.

27.0
2160p
160Hz
Fast IPS
$512.09
at Newegg · last refreshed 1d ago
Also at:Best Buy
AI summary

This is the monitor for someone who wants both the sharpness of 4K and the smoothness of a proper gaming screen. At 27 inches, 4K means text is crisp and game worlds look dense with detail — you're not choosing between picture quality and performance like you would with a 1440p screen.

The 160Hz refresh (how many times the image updates per second) keeps motion buttery in fast games, and pixels respond in a millisecond so you won't see trails behind moving objects. Two HDMI 2.1 ports mean PS5 and Xbox owners get the full 4K experience those consoles promise. There's also a USB-C port for plugging in a laptop when you're not gaming.

The HDR label is misleading — it's called HDR but doesn't really pop. Treat this as a very good regular gaming monitor and you won't be let down. Just know it takes a strong graphics card to push 4K at high frame rates.

Spec sheet

Display

Size27.0″
Resolution3840 × 2160
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelFast IPS
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate160 Hz
Response time1 ms
HDRDisplayHDR 400

Connectivity

Ports
5 connectors
HDMI
  • 2× HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C
  • 1× USB-C
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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