ASUS Republic of Gamers recently announced two new monitors for the ROG Strix lineup, each with features representing a world’s first. The monitors cater to esports enthusiasts seeking lightning-fast refresh rates as well as users looking for stunning color performance and high pixel density. The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is the world’s first glossy WOLED gaming monitor; and the ROG Strix XG27UCG is the world’s first dual-mode LCD gaming monitor. ROG also announced a firmware update for the Swift OLED PG27AQDM.
The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is the world’s first gaming monitor to feature a glossy WOLED display. The glossy panel, combined with the latest OLED technologies, allows the XG27AQDMG to showcase vibrant colors, sharper images, and the darkest black hues under any lighting conditions
This 27-inch (26.5-inch viewable) QHD (2560 x 1440) OLED gaming monitor boasts a jaw-dropping 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time, and NVIDIA G-SYNC® compatibility to deliver superfast and supersmooth tear-free visuals.
Likewise, The 27-inch 4K ROG Strix XG27UCG is the world’s first LCD monitor with a dual mode that allows users to easily switch between native 4K at 160 Hz visuals and FHD at 320 Hz visuals via a monitor hot key, giving them the best possible performance and visuals. The Fast IPS 4K panel has a pixel density of 164 pixels per inch (PPI) and 1 ms GTG response time ensure extreme levels of detail and ultrasmooth gaming visuals for unmatched levels of immersion.
It’s also worth noting that the latest firmware update for the PG27AQDM adds the OLED Anti-flicker feature. The update can be downloaded here.
The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG and ROG Strix XG27UCG monitors will be available in the Philippines this coming July 2024. Stay tuned to ASUS ROG’s social media pages for the prices.
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG specs:
Display | Panel size (diagonal) | 26.5″ widescreen |
Display viewing area | 590.42 x 333.72 mm | |
Panel backlight/ Type | WOLED | |
Display surface | Glossy | |
Color saturation | DCI-P3 99% / sRGB 135% | |
True resolution | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz | |
Pixel pitch | 0.229 mm | |
Brightness | 275cd/m² (100% APL) | |
Contrast ratio | 1,500,000:1 (Typ.) | |
Viewing angle (CR≧10) | 178° (H) / 178° (V) | |
Display colors | 1073.7 million (10‑bit) | |
Response time | 0.03 ms (Gray‑to‑gray) | |
HDR support | Yes | |
Video Features | Color-calibration | Yes, e-report |
Uniform brightness | Yes | |
ELMB | Yes | |
HDCP | Yes | |
OLED anti-flicker | Yes | |
GamePlus | Yes (Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Stopwatch, Sniper) | |
Adaptive Sync | Yes, G-SYNC® compatible and FreeSync™ Premium | |
Input / Output | HDMI® 2.0 x2, DisplayPort™ 1.4 , 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | |
Mechanical Design | Swivel | -45° ~ +45° |
Tripod socket | Yes | |
Phone holder | Yes | |
Tilt | +20° ~ -5° | |
Height adjustment | 0~120 mm | |
Pivot | -90° ~ +90° | |
VESA mount | 100 x 1100 mm | |