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Release date: July 22, 2017
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ASUS Designo MX27UQ review

ASUS Designo MX27UQ. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Product colour: Black, Gold

Exquisite ultra-slim, frameless design

ASUS Designo MX27UQ feels right at home in any living space, with a space-saving ultra-slim profile that measures just 1.25cm at its thinnest point. Like its contemporaries in the Designo MX family, Designo MX27UQ features an exquisite edge-to-edge frameless panel with a bezel measuring just 0.1cm thick.

A true work of art

Through exquisite metal craftsmanship and an uncompromising attention to detail, Designo MX27UQ features iF award-winniing design, simplistic classic lines, a sturdy sundial-inspired base stand, and an Icicle Gold finish.

See better with 4K UHD resolution

Designo MX27UQ delivers 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 resolution) visuals with stunning levels of detail. With a pixel density of 163 pixels per inch, MX27UQ gives you sharper images with more details and textures. Having a higher pixel count also means more efficient multitasking, with Designo MX27UQ giving you up to 300% more onscreen space than a similarly sized Full HD display. Whether you're watching 4K UHD video streams online, or re-watching your own video clips, the Designo MX27UQ lets you fully enjoy them in all their glory.

Stunning 178° wide viewing angles

Designo MX27UQ has an advanced high-performance IPS panel that provides an astonishing 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 178-degree wide viewing angles. This LED-backlit display covers the entire sRGB color space — ensuring extremely accurate color reproduction for professional-grade photo and video editing, or for home entertainment.

Powerful, immersive audio

Co-developed with ICEpower® | Bang & Olufsen Technology To match those incredible visuals, Designo MX27UQ utilizes a combination of advanced audio hardware and professional audio processing with built-in 3-Watt dual stereo speakers for fully-immersive sound. ASUS SonicMaster audio technology, co-developed with ICEpower®| Bang & Olufsen, refines every acoustic detail to deliver crystal clear sound with more distinct vocals, wide frequency range, and incredible audio fidelity.

Wireless music streaming

You can even connect your Bluetooth-enabled smart phones and tablets to Designo MX27UQ to enjoy your favorite music wirelessly. Bluetooth® wireless technology* and ICEpower®| Bang & Olufsen-powered audio let you enjoy high quality music streams, even with your monitor in standby mode.

ASUS Designo MX27UQ specs

Other Features

No flickering: yes
USB charging port: yes
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (with stand): 5.5 kg
Height (with stand): 429.5 mm
Depth (with stand): 225.4 mm
Width (with stand): 614.4 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -30 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 8 kg
Package height: 537 mm
Package depth: 120 mm
Package width: 700 mm
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 (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 52 W

Ergonomics

LED indicators: Power
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Pivot: False
Swivelling: False
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
VESA mounting: no

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Performance

Game mode: yes
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level , CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, RCM, TUV Flicker-free , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light
Feet colour: Gold
Product colour: Black, Gold

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 6 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
DVI port: no

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 100%
Digital vertical frequency: 40 - 76 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 24 - 94 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.155 x 0.155 mm
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1300:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA),720 x 400,720 x 480,800 x 600 (SVGA),1280 x 1024 (SXGA),1280 x 720 (HD 720),1280 x 768 (WXGA),1280 x 800 (WXGA),1280 x 960,1366 x 768,1440 x 900,1600 x 1200 (UXGA),1600 x 900,1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),1920 x 1080 (HD 1080),1920 x 1200 (WUXGA),2560 x 1440,2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: AH-IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")

Network

Bluetooth: True