ASUS ROG Strix XG279CNS 27" Black
A 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with a 380Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility, ensures smooth motion in fast-paced games. It also offers USB-C with 7.5W charging, full ergonomic adjustments, and an anti-glare surface, though its 6.5kg weight limits portability. This monitor is best for competitive esports players who prioritize extreme refresh rates and low latency over higher resolution.
About This Monitor
A 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with a 380Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility, ensures smooth motion in fast-paced games. It also offers USB-C with 7.5W charging, full ergonomic adjustments, and an anti-glare surface, though its 6.5kg weight limits portability. This monitor is best for competitive esports players who prioritize extreme refresh rates and low latency over higher resolution.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 380
- Response time ms 0.30000001192092896
- Adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
- HDR DisplayHDR 400
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong compact (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 380 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 110% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 20 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg / 14.3 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG279CNS 27" | LG Ultragear 27G810A-B | MSI MAG MAG271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE | BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 31.5 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 4K UHD 2160p | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 380 | 360 | 240 | 144 | 120 | 165 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG279CNS 27" | 83 | 79.6 | 51.3 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 95.8 | 68 | 63.1 |
| LG Ultragear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.9 | 73.6 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 93.2 |
| MSI MAG MAG271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.3 | 63.4 | 76.4 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 82.6 | 97.7 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare | 88 | 68.6 | 95.1 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 74.9 | 95.3 | 86.2 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE Compare | 97.4 | 79.6 | 88.2 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 57 | 90.9 | 84 |
| BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U Compare | 88.8 | 84.7 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 78.9 | 90.9 | 69.9 |
Usage Scores
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