Editor’s Pick: Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS
The monitor you’ve been waiting for?
Is Asus’s new value-orientated 1440p monitor all the gaming panel you’ll ever need?
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A 27-INCH 1440p panel has been the sweet spot for gamers for as long as I can remember. Arguably, that hasn’t changed.
Okay, I’d favor a 34- inch ultrawide version of the 1440p thing.
But at the very least, a high-refresh 27 incher remains one of the most popular and relevant monitor form factors.
Panels in this category that hit the basic spec points of minimum 144Hz refresh and an IPS panel can now be had for under $200. But if you add a couple of provisos, let’s say minimum 400 nits brightness and basic HDR support from a brand you’ve heard of rather than some random panel with no provenance, you’re looking at around $230 to $250 minimum.