nice video you got there! appreciate the thorough review on this one! question, do the colors or brightness get worse when hdr is on? because from what you were showing, it seems very colourful and bright even with hdr on. and do you usually use hdr with this one? thanks again!
I'm torn between the ROG XG27UCS and Asus ROG Swift PG27UQR 27 and i can't decide which one is the better monitor for mainly PS5 and productivity. The Asus ROG Swift PG27UQR is still more expensive and i dont get why ...
I haven’t used that one but on paper they are pretty similar. Some minor differences to consider so I would get the specs lined out side by side and choose.
I recently build an 7900xtx 7800x3d pc , im allready using the asus rog strix xg27uq for my 4090 build , is there a big difference between the older panel.
If I’m looking at the right one then this version I reviewed has slightly higher refresh rate and more color gamut. My assumption is it’s faster as well.
Is the XG27UCG a good buy? I'm looking for a balanced 4K productivity monitor that I can flip to get more hertz, Or should I just get a 2k monitor at a constent 270hz?
The XG27UCG is a great buy IMO. The image quality of the new AU Optronics panel on the XG27UCG is visibly quite a bit better contrasted with the budget BOE panel on this model. 1080p@320Hz makes a lot more sense than 1440p@270Hz for high-FPS gaming, as hitting 270Hz on 1440p is _a lot_ harder and games where you _can_ hit that have cartoonish graphics so 27" 1080p PPI works well at a comfortable "1 meter" viewing distance. For eye candy games, play at 4k and feast on the AUO silk. One thing to note is that, while the dimensions of the chassis remain mostly the same between the XG27UCG/XG27ACG (AUO panel G models) and the XG27UCS/XG27ACS (BOE panel S models), there are actually significant differences. The newer G models add RGB to the ROG logo and move from an internal power supply to an external power brick (making the monitors weigh a bit less without the monitor stands), but in doing so the G models no longer clip-on connect to the monitor stands. You have to jump through hoops to disconnect the G models from the monitor stands if you want to VESA mount them. The S models still look great, though. Asus really squeezed every last ounce they could out of those budget BOE panels. Another thing to note is that Asus's profit margins are probably significantly higher on the S models, so they are a lot more likely to be sold at big discounts. If you watch for it, you can probably get the S models for $100+ off, whereas you probably won't see more than a $40-50 discount on the G models for a very long time.
@@ryanhills2088 Yes. The monitor can operate in two different modes (which have different response time characteristics in addition to different maximum refresh rates). You can toggle between the two modes in the OSD by selecting Frame Rate Boost On or Frame Rate Boost Off. The setting is at the very top of the menu. You can't miss it. When the monitor is in Frame Rate Boost Off mode, Windows detects it as a UHD 160Hz monitor and you can't set it to operate at higher than 160Hz; when the monitor is in Frame Rate Boost On mode, Windows detects it as a FHD 320Hz monitor and you can't set it to operate at higher than FHD. So if Windows doesn't let you select FHD 320Hz, go to the OSD and toggle Frame Rate Boost to "On" and try again.
@@ryanhills2088 Note that the monitor the OP was asking about was the newer XG27UCG, not the XG27UCS reviewed in the video. You can read about the difference between the two in my first reply.
The monitor is pure trash and a disgrace to the ROG line. Apart from a stand for a smartphone, this monitor is not worth paying attention to. There is not even black in it, only gray. Is it worth buying - definitely NO.
Just got this monitor last week and it arrived today, excellent monitor, I absolutely love it.
Thank you for showing console compatibility. Especially xbox always require exactly 120.00hz
Why nobody talk about ROG XG27 WCS??
Its the curve va panel version of ACS
nice video you got there! appreciate the thorough review on this one! question, do the colors or brightness get worse when hdr is on? because from what you were showing, it seems very colourful and bright even with hdr on. and do you usually use hdr with this one?
thanks again!
What’s shown in the video is the HDR presets without any adjustments. I can use HDR or SDR without any issues
@@1UpNerdcore thank you for your reply!!!
What is the HDMI 2.1 throughput on this? Is it the full 48gbps? I'd be using this with my ps5 pro.
As far as I know it should be but there’s no info on it being the compressed version or not so I’m not 100% sure
Im asking the same question. Any update? Wanna buy this monitor for my ps5
pg27uqr vs this? which is brighter?
Good video. Can this monitor go up to 300hz in FHD? Thanks
That’s the ROG Strix XG27UCG
Hi amazing video you got there...
can you share the last animated wallpaper that you use at the end of the video.
Thanks in advance.
I use the wallpaper engine app off steam
I'm torn between the ROG XG27UCS and Asus ROG Swift PG27UQR 27 and i can't decide which one is the better monitor for mainly PS5 and productivity. The Asus ROG Swift PG27UQR is still more expensive and i dont get why ...
I haven’t used that one but on paper they are pretty similar. Some minor differences to consider so I would get the specs lined out side by side and choose.
Good video ❤
How is the contrast ratio? Everyone reporting it to have pretty below 1000:1
It’s 1000:1 like most IPS panels but I have no way of testing that since I don’t have equipment to do that
I’m looking to get between this XG27UCS and ASUS TUF VG28UQL1A. Can you tell if this one is better for ps5?
For consoles both will be a good choice 👍🏻
I recently build an 7900xtx 7800x3d pc , im allready using the asus rog strix xg27uq for my 4090 build , is there a big difference between the older panel.
If I’m looking at the right one then this version I reviewed has slightly higher refresh rate and more color gamut. My assumption is it’s faster as well.
hello, is it possible to share your calibration settings?
I’m actually just using the rpg and movie presets here with no adjustments
Is the XG27UCG a good buy? I'm looking for a balanced 4K productivity monitor that I can flip to get more hertz, Or should I just get a 2k monitor at a constent 270hz?
I’d get this over the 2k for productivity and the 160hz is still great for gaming as long as you have the hardware for it.
The XG27UCG is a great buy IMO. The image quality of the new AU Optronics panel on the XG27UCG is visibly quite a bit better contrasted with the budget BOE panel on this model. 1080p@320Hz makes a lot more sense than 1440p@270Hz for high-FPS gaming, as hitting 270Hz on 1440p is _a lot_ harder and games where you _can_ hit that have cartoonish graphics so 27" 1080p PPI works well at a comfortable "1 meter" viewing distance. For eye candy games, play at 4k and feast on the AUO silk.
One thing to note is that, while the dimensions of the chassis remain mostly the same between the XG27UCG/XG27ACG (AUO panel G models) and the XG27UCS/XG27ACS (BOE panel S models), there are actually significant differences. The newer G models add RGB to the ROG logo and move from an internal power supply to an external power brick (making the monitors weigh a bit less without the monitor stands), but in doing so the G models no longer clip-on connect to the monitor stands. You have to jump through hoops to disconnect the G models from the monitor stands if you want to VESA mount them.
The S models still look great, though. Asus really squeezed every last ounce they could out of those budget BOE panels. Another thing to note is that Asus's profit margins are probably significantly higher on the S models, so they are a lot more likely to be sold at big discounts. If you watch for it, you can probably get the S models for $100+ off, whereas you probably won't see more than a $40-50 discount on the G models for a very long time.
@@stevenliu1377 May i ask. Does this monitor actually go up to 320hz at FHD? Appreciate the response cuz i cant find anywhere on the specs.
@@ryanhills2088 Yes. The monitor can operate in two different modes (which have different response time characteristics in addition to different maximum refresh rates). You can toggle between the two modes in the OSD by selecting Frame Rate Boost On or Frame Rate Boost Off. The setting is at the very top of the menu. You can't miss it.
When the monitor is in Frame Rate Boost Off mode, Windows detects it as a UHD 160Hz monitor and you can't set it to operate at higher than 160Hz; when the monitor is in Frame Rate Boost On mode, Windows detects it as a FHD 320Hz monitor and you can't set it to operate at higher than FHD.
So if Windows doesn't let you select FHD 320Hz, go to the OSD and toggle Frame Rate Boost to "On" and try again.
@@ryanhills2088 Note that the monitor the OP was asking about was the newer XG27UCG, not the XG27UCS reviewed in the video.
You can read about the difference between the two in my first reply.
Hi, its good for gaming? Hdr is good?
Watch the review and you’ll see 😎
Yes for gaming, HDR is decent but not a main reason to buy this.
@@1UpNerdcorei watchex review, but my english is not very good😂
This monitor or g70b 28 ?
I haven’t used that monitor so I can’t speak on it but this one is very good
The monitor is pure trash and a disgrace to the ROG line. Apart from a stand for a smartphone, this monitor is not worth paying attention to. There is not even black in it, only gray. Is it worth buying - definitely NO.
4k one is decently priced and completely fine. But the 1440p is literally almost the same monitor we have from 2017..
Have you personally used it?
@@1UpNerdcore Of course they haven't. Probably didn't even watch the review.