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ASUS MX27AQ review

ASUS MX27AQ. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED. Display: 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, Silver

Beauty in the details

Exquisite ultra-slim, frameless design

Designo MX27AQ fits well in any living space. Its ultra-slim profile measures just 1.25cm at its thinnest point, and takes up very little desktop space. Like other ASUS Designo MX Series displays, the elegant MX27AQ features an edge-to-edge frameless panel with bezel thickness of just 0.1cm.

A true work of art

The beautifully-crafted Designo MX27AQ features a simple yet elegant 2015 iF Award-winning design. It has a sturdy metal stand with a stunning sundial-inspired base.

See better with WQHD resolution

Prepare to be amazed as you experience exceptional 2560 x 1440 resolution visuals with the ASUS Designo MX27AQ. With its 27” WQHD display, MX27AQ gives you 25% sharper images and up to 77% more onscreen space than a similarly sized Full HD display – allowing you the freedom to spread out your various desktop windows.

Stunning 178° wide viewing angles

Designo MX27AQ features an advanced high performance in-plane switching (AH-IPS) panel to give you a stunning 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 178-degree wide viewing angles. The LED-backlit display also gives you extremely accurate color reproduction with 100% of sRGB color space – making MX27AQ ideal for professional-grade photo and video editing, or for home entertainment.

Powerful, immersive audio

Co-developed with ICEpower |Bang & Olufsen Technology ASUS Designo MX27AQ fully immerses you in awe-inspiring sound through a combination of advanced audio hardware and professional audio processing. MX27AQ features ASUS SonicMaster audio technology, co-developed with ICEpower| Bang & Olufsen Technology. SonicMaster refines every acoustic detail to deliver crystal clear sound with richer, more distinct vocals and wide frequency range. The MX27AQ has an embedded ICEpower|Bang & Olufsen Technology MobileSound 3 chip that delivers incredible audio fidelity through the two built-in 3W stereo speakers for rich, satisfying sound.

Exclusive AudioWizard provides flexibility of preference

MX27AQ features the exclusive ASUS AudioWizard OSD function, with four pre-set audio modes allowing you to tailor audio settings to suit the task at hand.

Protect your eyes with ASUS Eye Care technology

Flicker-free Technology

Say goodbye to tired, strained eyes. Designo MX27AQ features the TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Flicker-Free technology designed to reduce flicker for a comfortable viewing experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other damaging effects when you spend long, countless hours in front of a display.

ASUS Blue Light Filter

Designo MX27AQ also comes with the TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Blue Light Filter to protect you from harmful blue light; a new OSD menu lets you easily access and select four different filter settings onscreen. MX27AQ has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TÜV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.

Extensive connectivity options for a multitude of multimedia devices

Designo MX27AQ gives you unparalleled compatibility with most multimedia devices. It has a variety of video input options ranging from a DisplayPort1.2, dual HDMI, and a HDMI/MHL2.0 port. The latter lets you view content from your MHL-compatible devices* on the MX27AQ while simultaneously charging the mobile device.

Exclusive ASUS features for added versatility

SplendidPlus™ Video Intelligence Technology

ASUS Splendid optimizes videos and images by enhancing color brightness, contrast, and sharpness. It include 8 preset modes (Reading , Darkroom, Scenery, Night View ,Theater, Game, sRGB and Standard) to suit whatever is currently onscreen.

VividPixel Technology

ASUS VividPixel Technology enhances image outlines and reduces noise bars, further adding to the Designo MX27AQ's crystal-clear, detailed visuals.

QuickFit Virtual Scale

A hotkey lets you preview your photos and documents on screen in their actual sizes prior to printing; it also provides you with an alignment grid to ensure everything is straight and true.

MultiFrame Management Software

ASUS MultiFrame keeps your desktop neat and organized and allows you to manage multiple windows simultaneously.

GamePlus

Provides gamers crosshair and timer functions. Gamers can select four different crosshair types to suit the gaming environment; while the latter keeps players aware of the elapsed time in real-time strategy games. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

  • Frameless LED display with native 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution, and AH-IPS technology with wide 178° viewing angles
  • ASUS SonicMaster Technology, co-developed with ICEpower / Bang & Olufsen Technology for premium, immersive audio
  • ASUS Eye Care monitors feature TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience

ASUS MX27AQ specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
Audio system: ASUS SonicMaster
On/off switch: yes
Display: LED

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

Packaging Data

Package weight: 8.3 kg
Package height: 537 mm
Package depth: 120 mm
Package width: 700 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: DisplayPort, HDMI, MHL
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 (typical): 38.67 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
VESA mounting: no

Performance

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

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CU, ErP, FCC, ISO-9241-307, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, RCM, eStandby, TUV
Product colour: Black, Silver

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

HDCP: True
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL): True
PC Audio in: yes
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 3
DVI port: no
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

Colour gamut: 100%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Digital vertical frequency: 50 - 75 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 28 - 83 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.233 x 0.233 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LED
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: AH-IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")