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ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS vs ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

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ROG Strix XG27ACS

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ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

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  • 42 different values
  • 28 known for one only
  • 33 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 180HzB: 360HzROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN is 180 Hz higher.
  2. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 400nitsB: 600nitsROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN is 200 nits higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 400nitsROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

2560 × 1440Native for both
A180Hz
B360Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A6.61kg
B8.4kg
Weight without stand
A3.93kg
B4.8kg
Box weight
A10.1kg
B11.8kg

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AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

General

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Series
ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Page title and breadcrumb: ROG Strix.
ROG Swift1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
XG27ACS, 90LM09Q0-B01170, 90LM09Q0-B011B33Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cover and section 3.2: model XG27ACS. The part numbers come from the ASUS eShop Canada and a German retailer.8Retailer pageebay.de/p/6066105645Read 23 October 2026Part number 90LM09Q0-B01170 for the ROG Strix XG27ACS on a German retailer listing.9Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90lm09q0-b011b3-rog-strix-xg27acs.htmlRead 23 October 2026ASUS eShop Canada lists Product Name XG27ACS with Part Number 90LM09Q0-B011B3.
PG27AQN1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
197105406070, 47113874060527Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CV24GQ9WRead 23 October 2026Amazon US item details: model number XG27ACS, UPC 197105406070, ASIN B0CV24GQ9W. This is the US retail code. Amazon lists a 3 Year Warranty with ARR and DP cable, power cord, quick start guide and ROG pouch as included components.8Retailer pageebay.de/p/6066105645Read 23 October 2026eBay Germany product page for part number 90LM09Q0-B01170 shows GTIN 4711387406052. The Amazon US UPC covers model XG27ACS. Other EANs on BuildCores (4711636382458) are not tied to a model number and are not stored.
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Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026The maker's page is live with a where-to-buy link and the model is on sale at Amazon US.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Dark Gray3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Chassis Colors: Dark Gray. RTINGS and Amazon call the body black. A white XG27ACS-W exists and is a separate color model.
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026ROG Strix gaming monitor line on the maker's ROG gaming site.
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Panel Size 27 inch.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.233mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm.
0.233mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker horizontal and vertical pitch 0.233 mm, rounded. No extra precision inferred.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
Width595.968Height335.232mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker Display Viewing Area 595.968 x 335.232 mm. Published 0.233 mm pixel pitch is rounded and remains separately qualified.
Curved
No14Press articlenotebookcheck.net/ASUS-ROG-Strix-XG27ACS-released-as-new-27-inch-gaming-monitor-with-affordable-price-tag.814412.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026The Notebookcheck deal article of 2024-04-19 says the monitor has no curved panel.
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact model is a flat panel in the reviewed design and front photos.
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Display Surface Anti-Glare, stored as matte. TechSpot also describes a matte anti-glare coating.
Matte3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare, verbatim.
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Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
UltraFast IPS8Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-modelRead 5 October 2026Exact product feature page calls the panel UltraFast IPS.
Backlight
Not available
Edge-lit LED3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR technical capabilities section explicitly identifies simple edge-lit local dimming.
Local dimming
No10Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Review: no local dimming functionality. RTINGS also lists no local dimming.
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
243Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact review identifies 24 zones. This is not inferred from the DisplayHDR tier.
Panel maker
BOE10Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Review: The XG27ACS uses a BOE panel. The panel part number is not given.
AU Optronics3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Panel part number
Not available
M270DAN10.03Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact panel identification M270DAN10.0 from AU Optronics.
Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
RGB stripe10Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026HUB Essentials Checklist: RGB stripe level text clarity. The review does not show a subpixel photo.
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Colour depth
8bits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Display Colors 16.7M (8 bit). FRC is not mentioned, so the method is left out.
10bits3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR section explicitly identifies 10-bit colour support using an 8-bit panel with G-SYNC module FRC. This is distinct from the manual 12-bit input acceptance and maker 16.7 million native panel colours.
Colour depth method
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FRC3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Eight native panel bits plus FRC in the G-SYNC module provides 10-bit colour support. Accepted 12-bit input alone is not a native panel-depth claim.
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Display Colors 16.7M, written as 16.7 million.
16.7 million1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
97%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Color Space (DCI-P3) 97%. The row label does not say coverage or volume. NotebookCheck's launch article and TechSpot's measured 96% coverage read it as coverage. The sRGB 133% row exceeds 100, so it is a volume figure and is not stored.
98%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Current global maker tech specs 98% DCI-P3. Separate 135% sRGB is volume and omitted. CIE reference not stated.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Yes5Press articlepcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqn-360hz-wqhd-ips-with-g-syncRead 5 October 2026Exact product report identifies factory sRGB calibration with Delta E < 2. Physical calibration-report format is separate.
Claimed Delta E
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21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Published Delta E < 2. Exact PC Monitors report identifies factory sRGB calibration.
Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1.
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m2. The manual's own Brightness (Typ.) row reads 400 nits (Peak), so the page row is used for the typical figure.
400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Brightness (HDR, Peak) 400 cd/m2. The window size is not published.
600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker HDR peak 600 nits. Stimulus, mode and duration not stated.
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support HDR10.
HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Certificate list names VESA DisplayHDR 400.6Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 23 October 2026VESA certified DisplayHDR 400 list: ASUS XG27ACS with family models XG27ACSY, XG27ACSZ, XG27ACS-P, XG27ACS-J, XG27ACS-R, XG27ACS-W and XG27ACS-G, test spec version 1.1.
DisplayHDR 6001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10) 178 / 178.
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4USB-C
2560 × 1440Native144Hz180Hz180Hz
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Refresh Rate (max) 180 Hz. Digital Signal Frequency lists USB-C and DisplayPort 48 to 180 Hz (V) and HDMI 48 to 144 Hz (V). The rows hold native 2560 x 1440 only. DisplayPort is listed as 1.4 (HBR3). The DP version over USB-C is not stated.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.4 Supported Timing List shows the 2560 x 1440 detail timings at 155, 160, 165 and 180 Hz only in the DisplayPort and Type-C columns, with 144 Hz also in the HDMI column. This agrees with the maker's 144 Hz HDMI vertical range and TechSpot, which states HDMI 2.0 tops out at 144 Hz. Lower-resolution timing rows are not stored.
BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz8-bit360Hz8-bit, 4:4:4, DSC
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 144 Hz at 8-bit. Manual 3-16 explicitly says native DP 360 Hz requires DSC, 8-bit RGB/YUV444 and a compatible Turing-generation GPU. HDMI chroma/DSC and 12-bit maxima remain unproved. Lower-resolution preset maxima are not inferred.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported operating modes 3-16 expressly confirms native DP 360 with DSC at 8-bit RGB/YUV444, compatible GPU requirement. This supplements independently explicit review native maxima.
Max refresh rate
180Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
180Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
180Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
180Hz
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
180Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Refresh Rate (max) 180 Hz. The monitor carries a VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz certificate and the page lists no overclock mode.
360Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026VRR Technology Yes (Adaptive-Sync). Certificate list names AMD FreeSync (no Premium tier) and G-SYNC Compatible. VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification is covered by the 180 Hz certificate.
G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Native G-SYNC module, AMD-compatible DP Adaptive-Sync and console HDMI VRR are explicitly tested. FreeSync Premium certification is not inferred.
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
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BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort1360
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives effective DP VRR 1-360 Hz.
Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Response Time 1 ms (GTG). Test conditions are not published.
1ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
Variable OD (levels 0 to 20)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026OSD section 3.1.2: Variable OD runs 0 to 20 levels. TechSpot lists 21 slider options and TechRadar lists 20 levels.
Off, Normal, Esports, Extreme3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Motion blur reduction
Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Overview: ELMB Sync enables ELMB, a backlight strobing mode, together with variable refresh rate.
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 was added by firmware in late May 2023. It operates at 360 Hz with a compatible NVIDIA GPU and was not part of original launch firmware.
Blur-reduction technology
ELMB Sync2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Overview names ELMB-SYNC. The manual's OSD menu names ELMB and ELMB SYNC. Stored as ELMB Sync.
NVIDIA ULMB 23Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Overview: ELMB Sync enables ELMB together with variable refresh rate. The manual says ELMB alone needs VRR off and works at 144, 165 or 180 Hz.
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 section explicitly requires disabling G-SYNC. Tested AMD hardware does not support the feature.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
4ms11Reviewmonitornerds.com/asus-rog-strix-xg27acs-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review states the input lag sits at 4 ms at 180 Hz. Test device, resolution and method are not described. TechSpot reports 0.5 ms of processing delay at the maximum refresh rate, which is a different measure.
1.17ms3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Lag section explicitly gives 1.17 ms total display lag, distinct from 0.60 ms estimated processing. The method includes half average oscilloscope GtG in total lag. Maximum/native 360 Hz is tested. Picture mode, firmware build and input connector are not stated. The review covers the firmware update that added ULMB 2.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
4.5ms10Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Average response time 4.5 ms at 180 Hz with Variable OD level 10, the default. Native 2560 x 1440. The article shows response time and cumulative deviation charts and does not name the measuring tool or the transitions averaged. Level 15 averaged 3.5 ms with visible inverse ghosting.
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,117:110Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Review states an IPS contrast of 1,117:1. Brightness setting and test pattern are not stated.
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SDR brightness (measured)
390nits10Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Review states maximum brightness of around 390 nits and a minimum of 35 nits. Picture mode and window size are not stated.
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.41
HDMI2.01
USB-CNot available1
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 x1 (HBR3), HDMI (v2.0) x1, USB-C x1 (DP Alt Mode). TechRadar, TechSpot and Amazon list two HDMI ports. The maker page and the manual's rear-panel list show one.
BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
TypeVersionCountDSC
DisplayPort1.41Yes
HDMI2.03Not available
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
HDMI ports
1
3
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026USB-C x1 (DP Alt Mode) with 7.5 W Power Delivery. The 7.5 W figure is not stored because usb_c_power_delivery_w takes whole watts.
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no USB Type-C connector.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
Not available
BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
Not available
BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
KVM switch
No10Measurementtechspot.com/review/2858-asus-rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Review: there is no USB hub, so no KVM switch functionality.
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Daisy chain (MST)
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Ethernet
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.4.1 rear panel list: AC-IN, HDMI, DisplayPort, Type-C, earphone jack, Kensington lock. No Ethernet.
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Earphone jack: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.4.1 rear panel list shows an earphone jack and no microphone input.
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Optical out
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.4.1 rear panel list shows no optical output.
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Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Audio, Speaker: No.
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
120mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Height Adjustment 0~120 mm.
100mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Tilt Yes (+20 to -5 degrees), stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left45°Right45°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Swivel Yes (+45 to -45 degrees).
Left25°Right25°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Pivot Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Clockwise90°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 2.3: the detachable stand is designed for VESA wall mount.
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting 100x100 mm.
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.5.1 lists a 5-way joystick-style button and hotkey buttons. DisplayWidget Center on the maker page controls the OSD from Windows.
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Desktop software
DisplayWidget Center1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026DisplayWidget Center is listed under DisplayWidget.
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User firmware updates
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Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Owner-applied firmware update adds ULMB 2 and improves overdrive.
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026The overview page shows no lighting feature. RTINGS lists RGB lighting as No and TechSpot says this model has no RGB LED lighting.12Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-strix-xg27acsRead 23 October 2026Public Differences section table: XG27ACS RGB Lighting No. The measured result cells are members only and are not used.
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Aura Sync decorative RGB element independently described in exact-model reviews.
Gaming menu features
GamePlus, FPS Counter, Crosshair, Dynamic Crosshair, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Shadow Boost, GameFast Input, Aspect Control1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Features list: GamePlus, Game Visual, Shadow Boost, GameFast Input technology, Aspect Control. Dynamic Crosshair and Dynamic Shadow Boost come from the overview page.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.5.1 and 3.1.2: GamePlus (FPS Counter, Crosshair, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment), GameVisual, Shadow Boost.
GamePlus, GameVisual, Dark Boost, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, Esports Dual Format2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Gaming and G-SYNC Processor menu sections. Esports Dual Format changes active image size/resolution without exceeding native 360 Hz, so no faster dual_mode is inferred.

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width614.81Height (lowest)392.88Height (highest)512.88Depth218.82mm(24.2 × 15.5 to 20.2 × 8.6 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026The page gives 61.48 x 51.29 x 21.88 cm without naming the stand position. The manual's specifications give the exact highest and lowest heights, which are stored.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2: 614.81 x 512.88 x 218.82 mm (highest) and 614.81 x 392.88 x 218.82 mm (lowest).
Width614Height (lowest)408Height (highest)508Depth255mm(24.2 × 16.1 to 20 × 10 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 explicitly labels lowest 408 mm and highest 508 mm.
Dimensions without stand
Width614.81Height367.08Depth60.12mm(24.2 × 14.5 × 2.4 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2: 614.81 x 367.08 x 60.12 mm.
Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
6.61kg(14.6 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Net Weight with Stand 6.61 kg, an estimate that varies by region.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Net Weight (Esti.) 6.61 kg.
8.4kg(18.5 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Net 8.4 kg.
Weight without stand
3.93kg(8.7 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Net Weight without Stand 3.93 kg, an estimate that varies by region.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Net Weight without stand 3.93 kg.
4.8kg(10.6 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated body 4.8 kg.
Box dimensions
Width780Height226Depth515mm(30.7 × 8.9 × 20.3 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Box Dimension 78.00 x 22.60 x 51.50 cm (W x H x D).3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Box Dimension 780 x 226 x 515 mm (W x H x D).
Width719Height512Depth267mm(28.3 × 20.2 × 10.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Box weight
10.1kg(22.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Gross Weight 10.1 kg.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Gross Weight (Esti.) 10.10 kg.
11.8kg(26 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Gross 11.8 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 24 power supply type: Internal.
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
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180W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 AC adapter output 20 V, 9 A, exactly 180 W. Distinct from monitor consumption.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage Rating 100~240V, 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual AC100-240V, maker tech specs separately supplies 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26.0 W.
26.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode SDR watts. Unlabelled manual PowerOn<42W is not stored as typical power.
Power use HDR (EU label)
45W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 45.0 W.
49.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode HDR watts, separate from rounded label energy.
Standby power
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. The maker page and manual say less than 0.5 W.
0.5W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 standby < 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 7 off mode 0.3 W. The maker page and manual say less than 0.3 W.
0.3W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 off < 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 3 class F.
F7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1854532.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
45kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1854532.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed label value 45 kWh/1000h.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
180Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026
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TÜV certifications
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free, TUV Low Blue Light.
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Low blue light
Hardware3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026OSD section: the monitor uses a low blue light panel and complies with TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at factory default.
Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual Blue Light Filter offers a selectable software picture filter. Generic TÜV Low Blue Light certification alone does not prove a hardware solution.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
FSC MIX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Certificate list: FSC MIX.
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In the box

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In the box
LCD Monitor, Monitor Stand, Monitor Base, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cord, DisplayPort cable, ROG Sticker, ROG Pouch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27acs/specRead 23 October 2026Accessories (vary by regions): DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick start guide, ROG pouch, ROG sticker, warranty card. The monitor, stand and base come from the manual's package contents. The manual also lists an optional HDMI cable, which is not stored.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.2 package contents: LCD monitor, stand, base, quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, HDMI cable (optional), DP cable (optional), ROG sticker, ROG pouch.
Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Input/output port cover, Color calibration testing report, ROG welcome card with envelope, ROG sticker2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-12 accessories. The report is listed, but paper format is not independently proved.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACS/ASUS_XG27ACS_English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Power cord and DisplayPort cable. The HDMI cable is optional by market. Counts are not stated.
BASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessories list. Unknown quantities remain absent.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1854532_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. EU market. Amazon US lists a 3 year warranty too.
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Dead pixel policy
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