Asus ROG Strix XG27ACMS: High-Speed 1440p Gaming Arrives
Asus is cranking up the speed dial with its latest addition to the ROG Strix family for 2025. Step forward the XG27ACMS, a gaming monitor designed for players who desire smooth motion without sacrificing visual detail.
Reaching the Sweet Spot: 1440p at 320Hz
So why all the fuss. This 27-inch screen features a Fast IPS panel with decent colors and angles. But the big kahuna is the way it can drive to a jaw-dropping 320Hz refresh rate (when overclocked) while maintaining the definition of a 1440p resolution. It's a great compromise or so it seems on paper for serious competitive gamers who need a touch more visual sheen than 1080p can offer but still need lightning response times.
Let's dive into the specs:
- Size & Resolution: 27-inch at 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Panel Type: Fast IPS
- Refresh Rate: Up to 320Hz (Overclocked)
- Brightness: 350 nits typical, 500 nits peak (DisplayHDR 400 certified)
- Color: Covers 130% sRGB and 94% DCI-P3 – more than enough for gaming, acceptable for some creative tasks as well.
- Response Time: 1ms GtG / 0.3ms MPRT (Note MPRT numbers typically rely on motion blur reduction techniques).
Connectivity and Gamer-Friendly Extras
Connecting your devices is easy. You get one HDMI 2.1 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, and even a USB Type-C port that can provide up to 15W of power (handy for charging some devices). There is also a headphone jack.
Asus has not held back on software goodies either. You get to benefit from features like GamePlus AI enhancements, ELMB Sync (which lets you pair motion blur reduction with variable refresh rate to minimize tearing), and it's G-Sync Compatible for ultra-smooth gaming with Nvidia GPUs.
Ergonomics and a Unique Touch
Comfort is paramount when it comes to long gaming sessions. The accompanying stand provides total ergonomic support: you can tilt (-5° to +20°), swivel (±45°), pivot (90° for vertical), and adjust height (120mm range). Thoughtful inclusion is the provision of a tripod socket on the base of the stand itself – perfect if you want to directly mount a webcam or microphone into your monitor setup.
What's missing. There are no built-in speakers or a USB hub for peripherals. Asus does include a DisplayPort cable, a handy ROG pouch, and some stickers in the box.
Still Waiting on Price and Release Date
As enticing as the specs are, Asus hasn't yet announced the price or when the ROG Strix XG27ACMS will hit store shelves. We'll have to wait and see on those fronts.
