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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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