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ASUS ROG Strix XG279CNS 27" Black
A 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with a 380Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility, ensures smooth motion in fast-paced games. It also offers USB-C with 7.5W charging, full ergonomic adjustments, and an anti-glare surface, though its 6.5kg weight limits portability. This monitor is best for competitive esports players who prioritize extreme refresh rates and low latency over higher resolution.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 380 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR 400
69 Overall Score
Price CA$298
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong compact (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 380 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 110% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 20 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg / 14.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG279CNS 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 380 | 480 | 360 | 500 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG279CNS 27" | 82.6 | 79.9 | 51.3 | 72.4 | 95.8 | 67.3 | 6.8 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.7 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 99.5 | 82.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 93.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 99.9 | 98 | 70.9 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 91.8 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.6 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.5 | 86.8 | 80.9 | 97.3 | 56.2 | 99.8 | 86 |
Price
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Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$439
May 2, 2026 CA$298
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