ROG Strix XG27AQ-W IPS Gaming Monitor – 27 inch 2K QHD (2560x1440), Fast IPS, Overclockable 170Hz (Above 144Hz), 1ms (GTG), ELMB SYNC, G-SYNC Compatible, DisplayHDR™ 400

This monitor from ROG does not disappoint. Here's the categoriesEase of Assembly and set upThis monitor is very easy to Assemble with the stand or a Vesa mount (I have tried both for the sake of this review. I do permanently use vesa mount for my wall). It's easy, instructions are straight forward and the overall build quality is brilliant. The same goes for plugging in the cables to set this monitor up, its very simple and I like that this monitor has a cable cover to help organise and protect your cables if you're using multiple HDMI, display port, USB's etc.Screen qualityThis monitors screen quality is insane. Absolutely brilliant. I first tested watching YouTube on my PC and playing a few games. The display is bright with vivid colours and crisp detail. The HDR is also very good allowing customised presets for Gaming and Cinema (watching films) which I believe is a really nice feature as it just improves the experience of this monitor compared to others.I then swapped to my PlayStation 5 and was again left amazed by the amazing quality this monitor offers, games look fabulous on this monitor and the fact it supports VRR is a whole other bonus in itself. For me, this monitor is brilliant as my PC runs an RTX 3070 which can only do 1440p while the PS5 is of course capable of 8K. This monitor means I get pristine graphics at 1440p regardless of which device I'm using meaning I didn't have go compromise quality because of my PC.Other detailsThis monitor comes very well packaged, included with the monitor is1x ROG Branded HDMI Cable1x ROG Branded DP Cable1x ROG Branded USB Hub CableBoth UK and European power suppliesThese cables are extremely high quality and ensure you're getting the best out of this monitor. Another nice touch I like is these cables come packaged in a really nice small netted Zip bag with the ROG logo on it which can be re used to store whatever you want. I have an ROG Backpack I use for work so I'm going to use this netted bag to store my adapters and SD cards within my backpack. I find this little addition a nice touch and I'm very happy with it.Final Comments & summaryOverall, I love this monitor. Yes, it's very expensive, but for that higher price you're getting a monitor that is feature packed, very high quality and absolutely the best of its class in the 1440p range. Republic Of Gamers products are well known for their high quality, this monitor is no different. Not only is it great for Gaming and movies, it's color accuracy means editing and content Creation on this monitor is also very good making it a fabulous all rounder for people who work and play.There are many reviews on here that mention Back-light bleed, yes this is present on this monitor. Is it a massive issue making it unusable? I do not personally think so. Its not noticeable when in general use (Ie. Browsing, gaming, etc) the only time I notice it when the screen is completely pitch black on YouTube.If you do decide to purchase this monitor, I'd like to think you won't be disappointed. ROG have once again made a great product and while very expensive compared to its competitors, it is certainly worth the extra investment.(Also make sure to make an ROG Elite Member account and register the products serial number to earn points to exchange for rewards on the ROG website. This also registers the warranty at the same time)

I’ve been using the ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS for about a month now, and it is easily the best gaming monitor I’ve ever used. As someone who plays a lot of FPS games, I was looking for something fast, responsive, and smooth, and this monitor delivers on all fronts.

Good quality, it works well with my PlayStation . 120fps at 1440p with vrr. Good size and build, feels solid.However the grainy matte layer is something I struggle to get used to when using it for work, its very noticeable, particularly on white backgrounds. Its not a deal breaker, but I have the monitor side by side with a another one which does not have it, so the difference stands out.

Affordable ✓ Good build quality ✓ All the features you need in the UI ✓ All the ports you need ✓ Ideal console monitor PS/XB ✓On Playstation 5 all modes in settings available including 4k at 120fps as this has HDMI 2.1 and yes VRR and ALLM is supported. Also works flawlessly with my XBSX with the only unavailable settings being Dolby vision.The XG27UCS cann be used for productivity but bear in mind it's a BGR screen and made for gaming in mind. It does have typical IPS glow but that is the panel type, it's a IPS plannel so don't expect it to have blacks as deep as an OLED but you won't get burn in.Hope this review helps anyone on the fence in their decision making. I didn't buy this monitor from Amazon but my review is from legitimate ownership.

I had to return this monitor due to a dead pixel, which was disappointing—especially since it didn’t come with an HDMI cable! As I only have a laptop with an HDMI output, I had to purchase one separately because I can’t use a monitor without it.Unfortunately, I can't tolerate dead pixels due to my sensitive eyes. Ordering monitors from Amazon feels like a gamble. I previously received four MSI MPG 274URF QD 27 monitors, all of which had dead pixels, and now this ASUS ROG Strix 27 inch XG27UCS has the same issue.Over the past two months, I’ve had to refund all five monitors. I initiated each return on the same night I received them to avoid any issues with Amazon. Despite my efforts to pack them exactly as I received them and requesting returns promptly, I still received this email:"We have noticed that you have requested refunds for several items that you have returned but which have not arrived in their original condition. The items have either been damaged, obviously used, or have missing parts. We know that occasional problems with orders are expected in the normal course of business. However, the number of issues with your orders exceeds that expectation and are in violation of our conditions of use policy."Please be aware of what you are getting into when purchasing monitors from Amazon.