ROG Strix XG27AQ

Written analysis

ROG Strix XG27AQ at a glance

The ROG Strix XG27AQ is a 27" AHVA IPS monitor at 2560×1440 and 170 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 71.3, with 66.2 work and 82.6 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 250 nits with a peak of 400 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 95% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 8-bit. HDR is listed as DisplayHDR 400, HDR10.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 170 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 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 2 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 71.3, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 37.0. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 34.4 and play / price is 30.0.