It's hard to pick a gaming monitor; there are so many variables and features to consider. You could pore over the options for hours; alternatively, you could take advantage of this Amazon Prime Big Deals Day offer and simply purchase the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG, which offers both a full 3840×2160 resolution as well as a 320-Hz refresh rate — albeit not at the same time.
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Specifications
- Flat Panel Type: Fast IPS LCD, 27"
- Display Resolution: 4K UHD, 3840×2160 (163 PPI)
- Refresh Rate: 160Hz (4K), 320Hz (1080p)
- Peak Brightness: 350 cd/㎡ (SDR), 400 cd/㎡ (HDR)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 typical
- Color Gamut: 95% DCI-P3
- I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C (15W charging)
- Adjustments: Tilt, Swivel, Pivot, Height
- Features: Adaptive Sync, ELMB Sync, TÜV Flicker-free
This is a high-resolution gaming monitor perfectly suited for gamers with diverse or eclectic tastes. For immersive single-player titles with lush visuals, the XG27UCG's 4K UHD resolution and 95% DCI-P3 coverage will offer a suitably rich viewing experience. The XG27UCG's Fast IPS LCD offers a rated 1ms response time, and it comes with an anti-glare coating. Viewing angles, as usual for an IPS LCD, are spec'd at 178° both horizontally and vertically.
Meanwhile, for competitive online titles that demand twitch reflexes, it's hard to beat a 320-Hz refresh rate — most competitive gamers play in 1080p or lower resolutions anyway for the extra responsiveness afforded by the lower resolution. You can make use of Adaptive Sync variable refresh rate, and you can also do so while enjoying motion blur reduction strobing thanks to Asus' "ELMB Sync" feature that combines the two. While the XG27UCG doesn't include speakers, it does have a headphone jack.
At just $334, this is an incredible display. You get the best of both worlds: high resolution for gorgeous graphics, and rapid refresh for competitive dominance. Don't wait if you want to grab one, though; this offer is only for Prime Big Deals Day, which ends today.
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