Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS

The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS rivals the NZXT Canvas 27Q and Acer Nitro XV272U Vbmiiprx as a great budget gaming monitor, but Acer has an edge.

$271.08 from Amazon

$329.00 from Walmart

Pros and Cons

Pros

Pleasingly bright and colorful panel
Great clarity for gaming
Port diversity

Cons

Contrast falls a tad short
ELMB hurts brightness and audio

The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS, a black gaming monitor, on a white desk against a blue wall

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Asus has a budget gaming monitor contender with the ROG Strix XG27ACS

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