The Asus PG27AQN with an IPS panel is an upper midrange monitor that excels in competitive gaming due to its very high refresh rate, which ensures smooth gameplay, and features geared towards reducing motion blur. The 27-inch display, with its high resolution, will provide crisp and clear images, making it also suitable for casual gaming and general productivity. The stand adjustment allows for ergonomic comfort during long hours of use. However, while the color accuracy is good and it covers a wide range of colors, it may not be the best choice for professional photo or HDR video editing, as HDR performance is not optimal. It has a variety of connectivity options including multiple HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort input, but lacks modern HDMI 2.1 ports. This monitor strikes a balance between high-speed performance for gaming and decent quality for everyday tasks, but there are trade-offs in HDR and color precision for creative professionals. Give Feedback
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
Price | $730 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
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Native Contrast | 974:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
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Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | ||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
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Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
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HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||