Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ-W ELMB Sync Display now in White Color

The Asus 27 inch monitor ROG Strix XG27AQ (approx. $488 on Amazon), which was released last year, now available in White color version. Apart from the looks, the Asus XG27AQ-W appears to be identical otherwise. The installed IPS panel has a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels (WQHD) at a maximum of 170 Hz, measures 27 inches diagonally, and is DisplayHDR 400 certified.

The ELMB Sync monitor also promises 130 percent sRGB, 95 percent DCI-P3, and a Delta-E value of less than 2. The contrast ratio is 1000:1, the color depth is 8 bits, the response time is 1 ms (grey to gray), the typical brightness is 400 cd/m², and the power consumption is less than 35 watts.

G-Sync-compatible Adaptive Sync can be combined with an anti-motion blur mode thanks to ELMB-Sync functionality. The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ-W also includes a black stabilizer, two internal 2-watt speakers, and rear Aura Sync lighting elements.

In terms of interfaces, there are two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.2, a USB 3.2 hub, and a headphone output. The Asus 27 inch monitor can be tilted, rotated, adjusted in height, pivoted, or mounted on a wall or swivel arm using a VESA mount (100 x 100 mm). A blue light filter and a flicker-free backlight are also included.

Price and availability

Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ-W in White color is available now on the Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com websites for $499.

Asus XG27AQ-W specifications

• Display: 27-inch Non-Glare LED IPS panel
• Aspect Ratio : 16:9
• Display Viewing Area (H x V) : 596.74 x 335.66 mm
• Viewing Angle (CR≧10, H/V) : 178°/ 178°
• Pixel Pitch : 0.233mm
• Resolution : 2560×1440
• Color Space (DCI-P3) : 95%
• Brightness (Typ.) : 400cd/㎡
• Contrast Ratio (Typ.) : 1000:1
• ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 100000000:1
• Display Colors : 16.7M
• Response Time : 1ms(GTG)
• Refresh Rate (Max) : 170Hz
• Features : HDR10, Dynamically Local Dimming, Flicker-free, Trace Free Technology, GameVisual, Color Temp. Selection (4 modes), Gamma adjustment (Support Gamma 1.8/2.2/2.5), Color Accuracy
• △E< 2, GamePlus, HDCP, Extreme Low Motion Blur, ELMB Sync, Nvidia G-Sync Compatible, GameFast Input technology, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget, Low Blue Light, Aura Sync, Kensington Lock
• Audio: 2W 2x Speakers
• I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, HDMI(v2.0) x 2, Earphone Jack,
• Mechanical Design: Swivel (+25° ~ -25°), Pivot (0° ~ 90° Counterclockwise)
• Height Adjustment : 0~100mm
• VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm
• Dimensions: 611 x (408~508) x 255 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 8.6 Kg (with stand)