ASUS - ROG Strix 27" 2K IPS 255Hz 0.3ms Gaming Monitor with G-SYNC/FreeSync Premium (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black

quality of the build is really good. sadly the screen I have got a backlight bleed as seen in the attached pic. it's not so noticeable when you play game full screen. but still annoying bcuz it's there every time i turn on the PC. I already have 2 LG monitor before and they never have problem with ips glow or backlight bleed like this. I thought Asus would be the same in terms of quality but I guess not. anyway got problem when trying to set the refresh rate to 240hz. screen keep flickering and died to black screen after. solved it with changing the setting at Nvidia app instead of Windows settings. weird thing is when use hdr on, I can't reduce the brightness of the screen unless I turn on hdr setting for customize.

I’ve been really impressed with this gaming monitor so far. The picture quality is sharp and clear, and the high refresh rate makes gameplay feel smooth and responsive. Colors look great, and the display is bright enough to make everything easy to see, even during fast-paced games. The setup was straightforward, and the monitor has a sleek design that looks great on a gaming desk. I also appreciate how responsive it feels when gaming, with very little noticeable lag or motion blur. Overall, this is a great gaming monitor for the price. It delivers a smooth gaming experience, excellent picture quality, and a clean modern look. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable monitor for gaming and everyday use.

As the title suggests, the specs and characteristics of the monitor are great. The coloring and lighting looks nice, and I don’t notice any screen tearing. 240hz runs smoothly without OC. The only issue I had was with the build quality of the panel, as there’s a significant amount of backlight bleed, especially at the bottom where there’s a loud clicking noise along the framing when pressed. It sounds as if the frame is not fully intact and cannot be pressed into place. Otherwise a good monitor for its price.

The monitor is great. I waited two weeks to test it, and unfortunately, it arrived with a damaged pixel. I'm returning it and will buy another one. Hopefully, this won't happen again.

I’ve been using the ASUS ROG Strix 27" 2K IPS 255Hz 0.3ms Gaming Monitor (XG27ACMES) for a little while now, and I honestly feel like this is one of the best bang for your buck gaming monitors ASUS has to offer. Getting a 1440p 255Hz panel (when overclocked) at this price range is a steal, and the performance absolutely delivers. In FPS games like Apex, BF6 or Valorant, the motion clarity is very smooth, with its 0.3ms response time makes everything feel sharp and responsive. It also comes with both G-SYNC/FreeSync Premium, and I haven’t had a single issue with screen tearing or weird sync artifacts. Also it has HDR 10 VESA Certified Display HDR 400 which is decent but not the brightest. With it being an IPS display, the colors and viewing angles are excellent. Brightness and color consistency are solid for both gaming and productivity, and the panel doesn’t look washed out even when you’re off to the side. It’s sharp, vibrant, and feels like a great balance between speed and quality. The monitor’s overall design is moderate without being too “gamery”, and doesn't have the absurd wide sharp angle bases that ASUS is known for with some of their higher end models that take up too much desk space. What surprised me the most, though, was the stand, in that It’s not just sturdy, it's completely toolless at this price point, which made setup super easy. All I had to do was snap the arm into the base and turn the little key on the base and you’re good to go. The stand has great adjustability to height, tilt, swivel, and full pivot, so I can rotate it vertically for when I want to look at Discord chat. ASUS even added a webcam mount at the top of the stand, which is a nice addition. Whether you are streaming or just using a camera for meetings, not having to rely on random clips or third party mounts is a huge quality of life upgrade. The user interface is also very straight forward and easy to navigate. In the settings, you can turn on the over clock mode to bump the refresh rate up to 255Hz, along with changing picture mode depending on the type of game you are playing, adding static cross hairs for shooting games or having a FPS counter on, so you know exactly how much FPS you are getting in real time. That being said this monitor does not have built in speakers, so you will need a headset or external speakers. The I/O selection is simple and to the point. You get 1x DisplayPort 1.4 for max refresh rate on PC, 1x HDMI 2.1, which is great if you’re gaming on current gen consoles and USB Type-C with display support. The addition of USB-C is especially nice, because you can connect your laptop via USB-C for display output. But it only gives a little charge to the laptop and your OS will indicate that its not enough power to charge the laptop and you will still need to use the laptop charger. Pros Extremely smooth 255Hz refresh rate Fast 0.3ms response time G-SYNC/FreeSync Premium for tear-free gameplay Fully adjustable stand (height, swivel, tilt, pivot) Built-in webcam mount IO DisplayPort 1.4 + HDMI 2.1 + USB-C (video input) Solid price-to-performance value Cons Brightness is good, but not as strong as high end HDR monitors No Built-in speakers USB-C doesn’t provide high-wattage charging laptops Overall, my experience with this monitor has been great, it genuinely feels like a monitor that goes way above its price. You’re getting a high-refresh 2K panel, great stand, console-ready HDMI 2.1, USB-C convenience. so it's a great bang for buck if you're on a budget and want great performance.