Asus ROG Strix XG27VQ 27-inch gaming monitor announced

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Spotted earlier on Computex, now announced. Meet the Strix XG27VQ 27-inch gaming monitor from ASUS ROG. This new monitor in the XG series is a 1800R curved Full HD monitor with refresh rate of 144Hz, Low Motion Blur and Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync). 



The ROG Strix XG27VQ is a Full HD display with an 144Hz refresh rate. Its gaming-inspired design integrates onboard ASUS Aura RGB lighting and a customizable light signature enables projection of a unique lighting display on the surface below the monitor, adding ambience to any gaming setup or LAN party. 

ROG Strix XG27VQ wraps its 27-inch panel around an 1800R curve, extending the user’s field of vision to give them the feeling of being fully immersed in the game.

With a144Hz refresh rate, fast-moving visuals pose no problem for ROG Strix XG27VQ. There's no frustrating lag, so users will enjoy the upper hand in fast-paced first-person-shooters, racers, real-time strategy and sports titles. ROG Strix XG27VQ features the latest ASUS-exclusive Extreme Low Motion Blur technology, which eliminates smearing and motion blur, and makes objects in motion look sharper. Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) technology delivers the smoothest, fastest, and most breathtaking gaming visuals imaginable by eliminating screen tearing and choppy frame rates, as well as minimizing display stutter and input lag.

Gaming-inspired aesthetics with a customizable light signature

ROG Strix XG27VQ continues the design legacy of ROG with its bold, streamlined design and iconic tripod stand. It also features ASUS Aura RGB lighting on the back and offers several lighting modes to provide a cool and stylish backdrop to any gaming setup.

ROG Strix XG27VQ also features a unique light signature that lets gamers create and customize light-projection effects. It includes two ROG logo covers and one blank cover that users can customize with a marker to create their own unique light projections to enhance the desktop surface and gaming area.

Exclusive ASUS GamePlus and ASUS DisplayWidget Software

ROG Strix XG27VQ features the ASUS GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements. The crosshair overlay provides four different crosshair options, while the onscreen timer positioned on the left of the screen helps gamers keep track of elapsed gaming time. The FPS counter lets users know how smoothly the game is running. The display alignment function provides three alignment lines on all four sides of the monitor to take the guesswork out of multi-display setups.


Panel size (diagonal)

27" (68.4cm) widescreen (16:9)

True resolution/ Refresh rate

1920 x 1080 at 144Hz

Response time

4ms (grey-to-grey)

Adaptive-Sync technology

Yes, 48~144Hz

GameVisual

Yes (FPS, RTS/RPG, Racing , sRGB, Cinema, Scenery, MOBA modes)

GamePlus

Yes (Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Display Alignment)

Gaming hotkeys

5-way OSD Navigation Joystick, GamePlus, GameVisual

Input / Output

1 x Dual-Link DVI
1 x HDMI (Supports Adaptive-Sync/ FreeSync™)
1 x DisplayPort (Supports Adaptive-Sync/ FreeSync™)
Earphone jack

Chassis colours

Red and dark gray

Mechanical design

Tilt angle: +20° ~ -5°

Swivel angle: +50° ~ -50°

Height adjustment: 0~100 mm

VESA mount

100 x 100mm

Dimensions

564.1 x (383.7~503.7) x 253.7mm

Weight

Net weight : 5.6kg
Gross weight: 7.9kg

Special features

Curved monitor
Extreme Low Motion Blur
Aura RGB
DisplayWidget
GameFast Input technology


ASUS DisplayWidget is an intuitive software utility that lets users tweak settings or configure ASUS GameVisual, App Sync™, and Blue Light Filter. While adjustments to these utilities can be made via the on-screen display (OSD) menu or the navigational joystick and buttons, ASUS DisplayWidget makes accessing and using these various settings much faster and easier. GameVisual technology provides up to seven preset display modes (MOBA, RTS/RPG, FPS, sRGB, Racing, Scenery. and Cinema) to optimize visuals for different types of games. 

ROG Strix XG27VQ will be available from the week commencing 4th September with an RRP of £409.99 inc VAT which is 449 Euros and 499 USD these days. 


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