ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM HDR Gaming Monitor – 27 inch WQHD (2560 x 1440), Fast IPS, Overclockable 270Hz (Above 144Hz), 0.5ms (GTG), ELMB SYNC, G-SYNC Compatible, DisplayHDR 400

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What is the selling point, however, is the rapid 240Hz refresh rate – which you can further increase by overclocking up to 270Hz.

Locked OD on elmb sync is disappointing, I think it would have been better with OD 3 but it doesn't look bad on OD 4 (which it's locked to).Our overall impression of the XG27AQ’s HDR is that it is better than a monitor without dynamic contrast but not as good as a full-array local dimming display.

Features 27-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) Fast IPS panel that delivers astonishing visuals and a wider range of colors with a cinema-standard DCI-P3 97% and sRGB 150% color gamut, and also meet the requirement for DisplayHDR™ 400 certification. Also, it can get peack brightness of 400 nits to meet the requirement for DisplayHDR™ 400 certification. 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). The AQ we’re exploring here runs at QHD resolution and tops out at 170 Hz when overclocking is engaged.It has ELMB (which the PG279QM doesn't have), and while it does not have a dedicated Gsync module, it is Gsync compatible. The first is that this will be a gaming-focused display, with maybe a low resolution and higher refresh rate, or that it will be a hybrid monitor with excellent image quality, high resolution, and gaming features. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. 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.

Of course, this is not a cheap feature, therefore you won’t easily find it on a budget gaming display. 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. The 1080p resolution is a popular choice for gaming screens, owing to its affordability and compatibility with older graphics cards. The most important part is that you can change the overdrive when using a variable refresh rate, so you’ll always be able to get the optimal performance.Without any tinkering, both ELMB and ELMB-Sync work great above 200FPS, but overshoot starts creeping in the lower the frame rate goes. The ASUS XG27AQM is a 27-inch display with a 2K resolution (2560 x 1440), indicating that this is a hybrid option while also significantly increasing the monitor’s PPI, resulting in sharp and clear pictures. If your graphics card is powerful enough to run your games at high framerates, on the other hand, you’ll be able to have a wonderful 240hz 1440p experience with this monitor. Cables include USB, DisplayPort and HDMI (see DisplayPort vs HDMI) along with a small external power supply.