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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS

82
Well liked
Average of 4 professional reviews
3 of 4 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 74–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 82.0 · 2 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 83

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSImage: ASUS

4 professional reviewers tested the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality.

Reviewed by KitGuru, Tom's Hardware, Expert Reviews and 1 more

The catch: HDR is weak, with no local dimming.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 85
    KitGuruHands-on review · 2025

    KitGuru tested this budget 4K 160Hz IPS monitor after price cuts and rates it well.

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  2. 80
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2024

    An affordable 4K gaming monitor with very accurate, well-saturated colour.

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  3. 89est.
    Expert ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    Expert Reviews finds this 4K 160Hz IPS monitor extremely sharp with wide gamut and excellent motion handling, and calls it the most easily recommended 4K gaming monitor available.

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  4. 74est.
    Monitors UnboxedNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS is a well-performing 4K gaming monitor, but its current price point makes it difficult to recommend over cheaper, similar alternatives.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality2 of 4

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS worth it?

Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. HDR is weak, with no local dimming.

Do critics agree about the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS?

Broad agreement: scores range from 74 (Monitors Unboxed) to 89 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What is the best alternative to the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCS?

The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.