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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | — | 2025, August 19 (Gamescom 2025) |
| Released | — | 2025-11-06 |
| Status | Available | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | — | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) for consoles; 280Hz at 1440p via DisplayPort 1.4 DSC |
| In the Box | Power cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, DP cable, quick start guide, warranty card | DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-B to A cable, power cord, VESA mount kit, ROG pouch, microfiber cloth, sticker, quick start guide, warranty card |
| Launch Price (USD) | — | $599 (US MSRP) |
| Models | GS27U | XG27AQWMG |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦800,000 | ₦838,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
TESTS5 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness Measured | 383 nits peak SDR; 473 nits peak HDR (Tom's Hardware) | Over 350 nits full-field SDR (Tom's Hardware) |
| Color Accuracy | Out-of-box grayscale error over 5 dE; 92% DCI-P3 measured; near-reference after calibration (Tom's Hardware) | Default grayscale 3.30 dE, gamut 2.09 dE average; 107.66% DCI-P3 coverage (Tom's Hardware) |
| Contrast Measured | 951.5:1 uncalibrated; 963.7:1 calibrated (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| Input Lag | 24 ms total control lag (Tom's Hardware) | 20 ms total input lag (Tom's Hardware) |
| Response Time Measured | 6 ms screen draw time at 160Hz (Tom's Hardware) | 4 ms screen draw time (Tom's Hardware) |
DESIGN AND BUILD9 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Active Display Area | 596.16 x 335.34 mm | — |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 613.7 x 447.4 x 172 mm | 60.5 x 50.0 x 18.8 cm |
| Dimensions (without stand) | 613.7 x 369.6 x 53.47 mm | 60.5 x 36.8 x 6.3 cm |
| Panel Type | SS IPS (SuperSpeed IPS), edge-lit | WOLED (Tandem WOLED) |
| Screen Size | 27 inches | 26.5 inches (marketed as 27-inch) |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt only (-5°~+20°); no swivel, pivot or height adjustment | Tilt +20° ~ -5°, Swivel +45° ~ -45°, Pivot +90° ~ -90°, Height 0~110mm |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100x100mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 5.32 kg | 6.7 kg (14.77 lbs) |
| Weight (without stand) | 3.61 kg | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) |
DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION13 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² (typical) | 1,500 cd/m² (HDR, peak) |
| Color Depth | 1.07 billion colors | 10-bit (1073.7M colors) |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 127% sRGB | 99.5% DCI-P3 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1,500,000:1 (typical) |
| Factory Calibration | — | ΔE < 2 |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black, HDR10 |
| Pixel Density | 163 ppi (pixel pitch 0.15525 mm) | Pixel pitch 0.229 mm |
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (UHD 4K) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) | 0.03 ms (GTG) |
| Screen Coating | Non-glare | Glossy (TrueBlack Glossy) |
| Viewing Angles | 178° (H) / 178° (V) | 178° / 178° (CR≧10) |
GAMING FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync; FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible (per Tom's Hardware) | Adaptive-Sync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified |
| Gaming Aids | Black Equalizer, Aim Stabilizer, Crosshair, Timer, Smart OD, PiP/PbP | GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) |
| Low Input Lag Mode | — | GameFast Input technology |
CONNECTIVITY4 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Out | Earphone jack | Earphone jack |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) |
| USB Hub | None | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (2x per ASUS spec page; 3x per availability press release) |
POWER3 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 34W (power saving <0.5W, power off <0.3W) | <26.8W (power saving <0.5W, power off <0.3W) |
| Power Supply | Internal (power board built-in) | — |
| Voltage | AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
EXTRAS AND FEATURES5 fields
| Specification | GS27U | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care | Flicker-free; Low Blue Light certified by TÜV Rheinland | Flicker-free; TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light certified |
| OLED Lifespan | — | Tandem OLED: 15% higher peak brightness, 25% wider color volume and 60% longer lifespan vs previous-generation WOLED (ASUS claim) |
| Other Features | OSD Sidekick software | Neo Proximity Sensor (auto black screen when user leaves), compact stand 30% smaller than previous 27-inch ROG XG models, 1/4" tripod socket, Kensington lock |
| Speakers | None | — |
| Warranty | — | 3 years (including panel burn-in) |