Seriously zippy IPS panel ; Really well-calibrated ; Good feature set

Not a true HDR panel ; USB-C only has 7.5W of power ; OLED is still quicker

Asus's new 27-inch 1440p gaming panel offers seriously speedy response times, great image quality, and a strong feature set - all for a surprisingly reasonable price.

Sharp, bright and colorful image ; Perfect color accuracy out of the box ; Excellent HDR contrast ; Premium grade video processing with flexible options ; Solid build quality

No speakers or USB ports

The XG27ACS delivers tremendous performance and color accuracy not just for the price but when compared to any monitor at any price. If you want better gaming, you’ll have to spend a lot more money.

Pros ; + Fast & bright IPS panel ; + Well-calibrated on sRGB ; + Responsive OSD controls ; + Flexible stand configuration ; + Integrated tripod socket for cameras ; + Integrated phone holder

Cons ; – Limited HDR capabilities ; – DCI-P3 color space isn’t calibrated ; – USB-C Power Delivery only provides 7.5W ; – No USB upstream ports

Summary The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS is not the typical expensive ROG product that you may expect – it’s affordable, it’s utilitarian, it’s sensible. If gaming-focused features is what you demand, this monitor fits that bill nicely.