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ASUS TUF VG27AQ
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
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Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
180 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Our Verdict
ASUS TUF VG27AQ
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS is a newer model than the ASUS TUF VG27AQ. The XG27ACS improves in a few areas, particularly with its response time, color accuracy, and brightness. It even has a few extra features like HDMI Forum VRR support and DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C, making it the better monitor overall.
Variants
- TUF VG27AQ (27")
- ROG Strix XG27ACS (27")
- ROG Strix XG27ACS-W (27")
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Main Differences for
PC Gaming
PC Gaming
Threshold
PC Gaming
6.5
7.3
Refresh Rate Compliance
4.9
7.8
VRR Motion Performance
6.1
8.2
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
6.4
8.2
CAD @ 120Hz
6.3
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
9.4
9.0
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (12.9 cm)
4.6" (11.8 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
14.4" (36.5 cm)
15.2" (38.6 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
-60° to 60°
-45° to 45°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
11.1" (28.2 cm)
10.7" (27.3 cm)
Base Depth
8.4" (21.3 cm)
8.6" (21.9 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
14.6 lbs (6.6 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.3" (61.8 cm)
24.2" (61.5 cm)
Housing Height
14.2" (36.1 cm)
14.4" (36.7 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
2.2" (5.5 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
8.7 lbs (3.9 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
0.3" (0.9 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
External Brick
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.4
6.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,247 : 1
1,155 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.7
8.2
Real Scene
311 cd/m²
392 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
329 cd/m²
412 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
329 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
329 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
329 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
328 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
329 cd/m²
411 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
328 cd/m²
413 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
329 cd/m²
413 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
328 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
328 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
132 cd/m²
36 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.3
6.9
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
329 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
357 cd/m²
436 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
357 cd/m²
439 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
357 cd/m²
439 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
357 cd/m²
439 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
357 cd/m²
439 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
356 cd/m²
436 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
357 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
357 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
357 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
357 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Gray Uniformity
8.0
7.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.335%
3.733%
50% DSE
0.153%
0.149%
Black Uniformity
6.3
6.8
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.784%
1.479%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
7.5
9.3
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
sRGB Mode
sRGB Gamut Area xy
111.1%
101.5%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.84
1.80
Color Temperature (Avg.)
7,072 K
6,422 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.35
2.17
Color dE (Avg.)
2.80
0.99
Contrast Setting
80
N/A
RGB Settings
Warm
Default
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Default
Brightness Setting
55
25
Measured Brightness
270 cd/m²
134 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.8
9.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
User Mode
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.9%
101.0%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.64
0.53
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,454 K
6,501 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.34
0.29
Contrast Setting
80
80
RGB Settings
98-100-99
100-96-91
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
0
17
Measured Brightness
136 cd/m²
101 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.3
9.5
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing
User Mode
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
77.8%
85.0%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing
User Mode
HDR Color Gamut
6.6
8.2
Wide Color Gamut
No
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
80.5%
91.1%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
Console HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
56.7%
67.3%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
Console HDR
HDR Color Volume
6.4
7.5
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
51.8%
67.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
Console HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
22.2%
30.5%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
Console HDR
Viewing Angle
8.1
8.0
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
45°
32°
Color Washout From Right
49°
31°
Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
51°
53°
Color Shift From Right
56°
56°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
45°
44°
Brightness Loss From Right
50°
38°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
35°
60°
Gamma Shift From Right
56°
58°
Text Clarity
7.0
7.5
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Direct Reflections
6.1
7.3
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
36.4%
21.9%
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Ambient Black Level Raise
8.5
6.9
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.25 cd/m²
0.35 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
0.66 cd/m²
1.62 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
5.5
6.4
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
37,918% ⋅ pixel
27,449% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
No
Gradient
8.8
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
10 Bit
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.5
7.7
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
165 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
60 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
180 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
6.1
8.2
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
60
Level 9
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Yes
Avg. CAD
290
144
Best CAD
261
125
Worst CAD
375
161
Refresh Rate Compliance
4.9
7.8
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
27%
52%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
42%
64%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
57%
79%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
6.4
8.2
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD 0
0 to 31
OD level0
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Level 9
Avg. CAD
238
125
Best 10% CAD
117
70
Worst 10% CAD
459
209
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
9.3 ms
3.6 ms
Total Response Time
11.5 ms
6.8 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Level 9
RGB Overshoot
3 RGB
7 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
16 RGB
15 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
21.7 ms
6.3 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
21.7 ms
9.5 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 120Hz
6.3
8.0
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD 0
0 to 31
OD level0
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Level 9
Avg. CAD
257
143
Best 10% CAD
128
78
Worst 10% CAD
429
233
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
19.1 ms
6.8 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
4 RGB
Total Response Time
12.8 ms
7.5 ms
First Response Time
7.7 ms
4.7 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Level 9
Worst 10% Total Response Time
20.1 ms
12.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
27 RGB
12 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
5.4
7.7
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD 0
0 to 31
OD level0
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
20
Level 9
Avg. CAD
347
161
Best 10% CAD
152
86
Worst 10% CAD
501
267
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
20
Level 9
First Response Time
9.6 ms
5.7 ms
Total Response Time
17.9 ms
8.6 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
2 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
29.2 ms
19.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
16.6 ms
7.7 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
28 RGB
10 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
165 Hz
180 Hz
Minimum Frequency
75 Hz
80 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
176 cd/m²
247 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
176 cd/m²
84 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Yes
Pulse Phase Control
No
Yes
Pulse Amplitude Control
Yes
No
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
Yes
VRR Flicker
7.7
8.1
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
1.7 RGB
1.2 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
2.0 RGB
1.8 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.0 RGB
1.7 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
9.0
8.9
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.5 ms
4.1 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.8 ms
5.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
10.0 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.8 ms
4.9 ms
Resolution
7.5
7.5
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
PS5 Compatibility
3.9
6.6
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.6
7.1
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Ethernet
No
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
No
USB
USB-A Ports
0
0
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
No USB-A Ports
USB-B Upstream Port
No
No
USB-C Ports
0
1
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
5W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
No
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
No
KVM Switch
No
No
Smart OS
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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