ASUS has released the ROG Strix XG27AQNGV, a 27-inch gaming monitor that combines a 360Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA’s G-Sync Pulsar technology. This setup delivers clearer motion in fast-paced games, making the display’s performance feel closer to a much higher refresh rate.
What Makes G-Sync Pulsar Stand Out
G-Sync Pulsar pairs variable refresh rate (VRR) with adjustable backlight strobing. The backlight flashes in sync with the frame rate, reducing motion blur and ghosting by lighting up only after pixels update. NVIDIA and ASUS describe this as providing 4x better motion clarity compared to standard LCD panels. In practice, a 360Hz monitor using this tech can deliver sharpness similar to what a theoretical 1000Hz display would offer during quick movements (sources: ASUS ROG official site, NVIDIA GeForce News, Gizmochina).
This approach keeps gameplay free of tearing and stuttering while improving visibility of moving objects, which matters most in competitive FPS titles.
Core Specifications
The monitor uses an Ultrafast IPS panel with these key specs:
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate: Up to 360Hz
- Response Time: 1ms GtG
- Brightness: 400 nits SDR, peak 500 nits HDR
- Color Coverage: 90% DCI-P3, 10-bit color, factory calibrated (Delta E < 2)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Viewing Angles: 178 degrees
It supports HDR10 and includes features like Aura Sync RGB lighting, plus TÜV-certified flicker-free and low blue light modes.
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Additional Features for Competitive Play
ASUS added Esports Dual Mode, which lets users switch to a smaller effective screen size — either 25 inches at 1080p or a sharper 2368 x 1332 resolution — with very little added latency. This helps players keep the entire display in view without turning their head.
The monitor also has G-Sync Ambient Adaptive Technology, using a built-in sensor to adjust brightness and color temperature based on room lighting.
Connectivity options include:
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC)
- 2x HDMI 2.1 (with FRL)
- Headphone jack
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
The stand is 30% smaller than on prior models, with full ergonomic adjustments and VESA mount support.
Availability and Price
The ROG Strix XG27AQNGV became available in January 2026, following its debut at CES 2026. In the US, it carries an MSRP of around $649.99 (sources: ASUS ROG, NotebookCheck, Gizmochina).
This monitor targets serious competitive gamers who want the clearest possible view of fast action without needing extreme frame rates from their GPU.
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