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ASUS · IPS · 27"

ROG Strix XG27UCS

3840×2160 · 160 Hz

Overall
94
Work
93
Play
89
Amazon
$384
$384
Not currently available Updated Aug 21, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall94.4
Work93.2
Play88.7
Refresh97.0
Response92.0
Color95.0
Quality / price49.2

Written analysis

ROG Strix XG27UCS at a glance

The ROG Strix XG27UCS is a 27" IPS monitor at 3840×2160 and 160 Hz. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: high-refresh gaming and fast-paced entertainment, provided the GPU can feed this resolution.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 94.4, with 93.2 work and 88.7 play. Pixel density is listed at 163 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits with a peak of 450 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count sits in the high-resolution class used by the work and overall scores.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 95% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit native. The work score places it in the productivity class expected for long document, spreadsheet, and coding sessions.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 160 Hz. Response time is listed as 1.00 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 94.4, a flagship result. Buy it when the panel class, color, and motion extras will actually be used.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 49.2—a balanced value for this class.

Work / price is 48.6 and play / price is 32.4.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Monitor
ROG Strix XG27UCS
Launch price
Amazon price
$384
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Aug 21, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2024

Panel

Size
27"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
3840×2160
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
163 PPI
Brightness
400 nits · peak 450 nits
Contrast
1000:1
Display area
88.77 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit native
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
95.00%
sRGB
130.00%
Adobe RGB
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
160 Hz
Response time
1.00 ms
Input lag
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
Yes
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
26.00 W
Max power
Overall
94.4
Work
93.2
Play
88.7
Quality / price
49.2
Work / price
48.6
Play / price
32.4

Additional information

Alternate name
Monitor(XG27UCS)–UHD
Features
6-axis color adjustment, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync technology, Asus Display Widget Center, Color Temperature Selection (8 modes), Dynamic Crosshair, Dynamic Shadow Boost, Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync), Flicker-free technology, GameFast Input, GamePlus, GameVisual, Gaming AI, Gamma Adjustment, Low Blue Light, Multiple HDR Mode, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, Rapid IPS, Variable Overdrive 2.0, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 160Hz
Accessories
DisplayPort cable
Amazon warranty
3 years
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 24.2, 'height': 20.19, 'length': 8.6, 'weight': 14.5}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

27-inch 3840 x 2160 4K HDR gaming monitor with ultrafast 160Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay

ASUS Fast IPS technology enables a 1ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates

ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology enables ELMB together with variable refresh rate, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates.

95% DCI-P3 color gamut with ASUS advanced gray-scale tracking technology ensures smoother color gradation delivered and uniformity

DisplayWidget Center enables easy monitor settings adjustments with a mouse