Moving on, the ASUS XG27AQM monitor has a 350-nit peak brightness, so it can get more than bright enough under normal lighting conditions. The XG27AQ ships with a calibration report, but we found a better image with a few adjustments. The native color gamut is DCI-P3 which is covered over 91% and hits its targets closely. Grayscale is a bit warm by default but easily aligned with the RGB sliders. Gamma is slightly light in tone but rides close to 2.2. An sRGB mode is included which delivers similar accuracy but is not adjustable. It does successfully reduce the color gamut though. Below are our recommended SDR settings.

Image quality is assured by an extended gamut that covers over 91% of DCI-P3 as confirmed by our tests. Accuracy is also assured by an enclosed data sheet, but we found some visible gains in quality with calibration and careful selection of picture modes. HDR10 signals are supported with a peak output of over 400 nits and dynamic contrast which takes the ratio up to over 22,000:1. You can use this feature for SDR signals too and see a similarly broad dynamic range. The native 240hz of this panel, which is the ideal number for competitive gamers, is another characteristic that may compete in this competition. Certified as G-SYNC Compatible, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default. The monitor is based on an IPS panel with a wide 97% DCI-P3 and 100% Adobe RGB gamut coverage; that’s equivalent to ~150% sRGB!Monitors are often judged by resolution. On the surface, more pixels are better, but it isn’t quite that simple. For static images, higher pixel density is certainly an advantage but gaming is another matter. Motion resolution is key to the experience. It doesn’t matter how high resolution is if moving objects break up into formless blurry blobs. Moving to the stand, the similarities continue, with both possessing V-shaped aesthetics with a wide variety of adjustability, including height, pivot, tilt, and swivel. With better than average IPS contrast, the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ delivers a nicely saturated image with plenty of depth and dimension. The Dynamic Dimming feature is very effective at increasing the contrast of graphical content like games and videos. We used it for all our play tests. It doesn’t do much for static Windows apps though. In fact, we preferred it turned off when working because it’s a bit slow to respond to changes in the overall picture level. We couldn’t see it operating when gaming.

So, now we’ll see if these costs are actually worth it for the features this monitor offers, as well as all of the display’s advantages and disadvantages. So, without further ado, let’s have a look at the ASUS XG27AQM Review and see if it’s worth the money. Design The costs aren’t quite comparable, but one thing we can notice straight away when glancing at both displays is how similar their aesthetics are. Aside from that, the G-Sync technology together with the ELMB Sync helps to remove screen tearing during your gameplay sections, resulting in butter-smooth images. It is not, however, advised for people who demand professional-level accuracy. Professional displays, such as the Dell U2722D, are recommended in this case. Styling is distinctly Asus ROG with nothing to distract in the front. A small ROG logo adorns the 21mm wide trim strip across the bottom while the remaining bezel is flush, just 7mm wide when the image is present. The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ makes a good candidate for multi-screen setups where a thin dividing line is desired. Alignment marks in the GamePlus menu aid in marrying the images together.Another strength of the ASUS XG27AQM IPS monitor is the 178° wide viewing angles, which ensure that the image is flawless regardless of the angle you’re looking at the screen; the colors remain consistent across the entire screen at all times, which in addition to the precise Delta ≤ 2 factory-calibration makes the monitor fit for professional color-critical work. ROG Strix XG27AQM EVA EDITION features ultra-fast 270Hz* refresh rate and 0.5 ms (GTG) response time with ELMB sync and NVIDIA G−SYNC Compatible to eliminating ghosting and deliver a seamless, tear-free gaming experience. With exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology, ROG Strix XG27AQM provides ambient lighting that can be synchronized with other Aura-enabled components and peripherals. ELMB-Sync can be used at the same time as variable refresh rate or at a fixed refresh rate (120Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz or 270Hz).