First Impressions
Priced at $719.99, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG Monitor is ASUS's entry in the ips monitors category. With 262 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #15 of 33 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Display Build
$719.99 is premium-monitor territory. At this price, factory color calibration, USB-C with power delivery, and full ergonomic stand adjustment should be in the box.
Specifications
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $719.99 (well above the $330.23 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 262
- Category rank: #15 of 33 in ips monitors
- Cheaper in category: 30 products
- Higher-rated in category: 14 products
- More-reviewed in category: 14 products
Owner Reports
A 4.4-star average from 262 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
What Else to Consider
At $719.99, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG Monitor sits well above the $330.23 category average. 30 options are cheaper and 2 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BenQ GW2790 Monitor ($119.99, 4.6★, 20,087 reviews). It's $600.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- BenQ GW2790 Monitor - $119.99, 4.6★ (20,087 reviews) · Better on both axes
- BenQ GW2490 24 Inch Monitor - $99.99, 4.6★ (20,087 reviews) · Better on both axes
- ASUS VA279HG Eye Care Monitor - $129.00, 4.5★ (2,375 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ViewSonic VP2468a Monitor (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Wstirhy 9.7 Inch Small Monitor at $55.90.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Final Take
7.2/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.