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Release date: 22 Jul 2017
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ASUS PG27AQ review

ASUS PG27AQ. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED. Display: LCD. Display surface: Matt, Response time: 4 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

The ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27AQ

Gaming display is built for exceptional visuals in the professional gaming arena, and features a 4K/UHD resolution and IPS technology. Integrated NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology synchronizes the display's refresh rate to the GPU to give you smooth visuals and lag-free gameplay. This monitor features the latest technologies and design touches to make it a must-have weapon for all gaming enthusiasts.

A 27-inch 4K/UHD display for highly detailed visuals and more onscreen space

The ROG Swift PG27AQ gaming monitor has a 27-inch 4K/UHD 3840 x 2160 resolution panel with a pixel density of 163PPI to give you crisp text and sharp images. The 4K/UHD resolution has four times the pixels of Full HD 1080p displays – giving you more detailed images when playing games or watching movies, and larger onscreen desktop space for various work windows. ROG Swift PG27AQ draws you into immersive virtual worlds, with greatly-textured elements and the terrain maps that boast impressive levels of detail.

IPS technology for consistent, accurate color

ROG Swift PG27AQ gives you superior images with lifelike colors thanks to 100% sRGB color gamut, 1,000 contrast ratio, and 10-bit color for 1.07 billion distinct hues. The IPS panel provides wide 178-degree viewing angles for minimal distortion and color shift even when you're viewing it from extreme angles.

Ultra-smooth graphics for seamless gameplay

Gain a Competitive Edge with NVIDIA®G-SYNC™ Technology ROG Swift PG27AQ incorporates NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ display technology delivers the smoothest, fastest, and most breathtaking gaming imaginable. G-SYNC synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate to the GPU in your GeForce GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing, and minimizing display stutter and input lag. ROG Swift PG27AQ gives you smooth and seamless lag-free visuals when playing the latest fast-paced first-person shooters, sports, and action-adventure titles.

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology

ROG Swift PG27AQ gaming monitor features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements so you get more out of your game. The crosshair overlay gives you four different crosshair options to suit the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.

ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology

ASUS GameVisual Technology has six pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.

Super-narrow bezel design for seamless multi-display setups

The ROG Swift PG27AQ's slim profile and super-narrow 6mm bezel makes it perfect for almost seamless multi-display setups so your eyes move swiftly from one monitor to another. It can also be VESA wall-mounted – an even easier way to have a multi-display gaming setup.

Robust connectivity with 2-watt speakers

The ROG Swift PG27AQ has a wide selection of connectivity options for native 4K/UHD content support including DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI ports. ROG Swift PG27AQ also has two USB 3.0 ports to quick-charge your mobile devices while gaming; it can even be used as an alternative high-speed signal input port.

ASUS PG27AQ specs

Other Features

No flickering: yes
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
Display: LCD
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Height (without stand): 36.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.6 cm
Width (without stand): 62 cm
Weight (with stand): 7.2 kg
Height (with stand): 552.5 mm
Depth (with stand): 237.9 mm
Width (with stand): 619.8 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 10.7 kg
Package height: 456 mm
Package depth: 300 mm
Package width: 756 mm
User Guide on CD-ROM: yes
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC
Stand included: yes

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 90 W

Ergonomics

LED indicators: Power
Custom key function: yes
Gaming UX on-screen display (OSD): yes
Number of OSD languages: 21
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -60 - 60°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: 0 - 90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 2, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL ,Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, RCM, TUV Flicker-free , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light
Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
HDCP: True
Microphone in: yes
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
DVI port: no
USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 100%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Digital vertical frequency: 30 - 60 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 50 - 133 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.155 x 0.155 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 4 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")