ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR 300Hz QHD IPS
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A 27″ 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p) IPS-type panel is used with support for a 300Hz refresh rate, more specifically the Innolux M270KMA-EFB. Adaptive-Sync features, allowing technologies including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ to be used, with 48 – 300Hz VRR range plus LFC. The monitor is also AdaptiveSync Display 300 certified. A matte anti-glare screen surface is adopted with 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit colour support specified. The monitor is factory calibrated with a specified DeltaE <2. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 97% DCI-P3 (120% sRGB) colour gamut and 350 cd/m² (600 cd/m² HDR peak) typical maximum luminance. The monitor responds to HDR10 content at the VESA DisplayHDR 600 level, allowing it to put the good DCI-P3 coverage to use alongside 10-bit colour and reasonable pulses of brightness. Basic local dimming is also required at this HDR level, for a situational contrast enhancement.
A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, but as usual don’t put too much weight on such figures. Variable overdrive is also noted, which is able to re-tune the acceleration levels for lower refresh rates to reduce overshoot. ELMB Sync is included, a strobe backlight setting which can be used alongside Adaptive-Sync if you wish. The stand attaches centrally and is fully adjustable, including 110mm (4.33 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. It can be removed using a quick-release mechanism to reveal provision for 100 x 100mm VESA mounting. The ports face downwards and include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4 ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (plus Type-B upstream) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further details are available on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$675 USD.
