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ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor

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ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix 27″ 2K VA 180Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor

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Highlights

High-Performance Visuals Experience stunning 27-inch 2K QHD (2560×1440) resolution visuals with an ultra-smooth 180Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 1ms (GTG) response time, ensuring crisp and fluid gameplay.
Immersive Curved Fast VA Panel Dive into your games with a 1500R curved Fast VA panel, offering a wide DCI-P3 95% and sRGB 125% color gamut for vibrant colors, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR10 support for enhanced visual depth.
Seamless, Tear-Free Gaming Enjoy tear-free and ghost-free gaming thanks to AMD FreeSync compatibility and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) technology, which enables ELMB alongside variable refresh rates for sharp visuals.
Versatile Connectivity Connect with ease using a comprehensive array of ports, including USB Type-C (with DisplayPort Alt Mode and power delivery), DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.0, providing flexibility for various devices.
Enhanced Gaming Features & Ergonomics Gain a competitive edge with AI-powered ROG Gaming A.I. features like GamePlus and Dynamic Shadow Boost, complemented by an ergonomically designed stand offering tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, plus a convenient phone holder.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Excellent Picture Quality and Performance: Many reviewers highlight the monitor's vibrant colors, deep blacks (due to its VA panel), and crisp 1440p resolution. Its high refresh rate (up to 180Hz, or 120Hz for consoles) and low 1ms response time contribute to smooth, lag-free gameplay and an immersive visual experience for both gaming and multimedia.
  • Great Value for Money: The monitor is frequently recommended as an affordable or budget-friendly option, offering a strong set of features like 1440p resolution and high refresh rates at a competitive price point, making it an excellent upgrade for many users.
  • Versatile and Ergonomic Stand: The stand is noted for its sturdy build and extensive adjustability, including height, tilt, swivel, and rotation, allowing users to easily customize their viewing experience. It also features practical additions like a phone slot and cable management.

Cons

  • Backlight Bleed and Motion Clarity Issues: Several users reported noticeable backlight bleed, particularly in dark scenes or rooms, which can be severe. Some also experienced black smearing or slight ghosting, impacting overall motion clarity despite the fast response times.
  • Inaccurate Product Specifications: Multiple customers found discrepancies between the advertised product specifications and the actual monitor. Specific issues include the stand's pivot function being restricted, fewer HDMI and USB ports than listed, and confusion over whether the panel is VA or IPS.
  • Lack of Built-in Speakers: A recurring complaint is the absence of integrated speakers, meaning users must rely on external headphones or speakers for audio, which some found inconvenient.

Customer Fit

  • Primary audience: Competitive or casual gamers seeking a high-refresh QHD curved display that balances price and performance.
  • Secondary audience: Multi-device users (e.g., PC, PS5, Steam Deck, or MacBook) who want seamless connectivity and strong visual quality.
  • Ideal scenarios: Ideal for gaming setups, home offices doubling as entertainment hubs, or multi-monitor environments needing smooth visuals and color accuracy.

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Customer Reviews

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  1. Very high end but affordable

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    ChanceP January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Very nice monitor, especially for the price tag, definitely worth it

  2. Amazing 2k monitor

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    frank January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    This monitor is a great option for anyone looking to upgrade. Fair price, nice screen and super durable and premium feeling.

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  3. Gaming Monitor

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    Erick January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I absolutely love this monitor. I am coming from a 32 inch 165 Hz 1080 P monitor and this is a huge difference my first 1440 P monitor! Big game changer. I do recommend this monitor for being a great budget 1440 P monitor.

  4. Monitor

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    AubreyF January 3, 2025
    Review source: Bestbuy

    1440p! Love it, much better than what I had. Colors are so vivid and the darks are very dark.

  5. Gaming monitor.

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    TDress December 31, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    The video quality is great for gaming and the curve is a plus. It fits all the needs for my son.

  7. Good and affordable monitor!

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    Tinayyyy December 30, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Satisfying quality for console and PC! hope it will good in the long run.

  8. Great performance& image, very bad backlight bleed

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    Noriel December 30, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    As a PS5 gamer, this monitor is great and unlocks the PS5’s full capabilities of 2160p at 120hz and VRR. The image quality and performance are both very vivid, powerful, and amazing, especially in colorful games that really make the visuals pop like Cyberpunk and God of War.

    However, when it comes to dark games like Silent Hill or just any dark scene in general, the backlight bleed is extremely severe and noticeable, even when you turn down the nit level on the monitor. I try not to let it bother me as most action during games happens in the middle of the screen anyways, but the bleed is heavily severe it’s hard not to notice, especially in a pitch black room. So if backlight bleed is something that really gets under your skin, this monitor or any curved monitor for that matter definitely isn’t for you.

    I would give it 3/5 stars for how bad the backlight bleed is, but I just bought it and don’t want to completely disregard how good the image quality and performance is, so if by the end of this week the backlight bleed still bothers me, I’ll unfortunately have to return it. Great monitor if lots of backlight bleed is something you’re used to.

    See below, backlight bleed both lights on and lights off. Granted it looks worse in these pictures than in person but it’s still pretty bad in person.

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  9. Great Gaming Monitor

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    AnonymousK December 28, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Pretty sweet monitor would recommend for any gamer

  10. Good Moniter

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    Dragonspacerager December 28, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Very nice moniter. The curve factor is great. 1440p 180 hz for 199 is a steal . The base does not curve but it does tilt

  11. Great monitor

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    Brycepainter December 27, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Looks awesome this is my first curved monitor and it actually is a big difference