This "punchy" 4K 27-inch PC gaming monitor switches to 1080p and 320Hz for esports, and it's even better with this price drop

A sleek gaming monitor displays a vibrant cityscape from a video game. Next to it, a model car and speaker sit on a white desk, creating a modern tech vibe. — Enjoy Cyberpunk 2077 in 4K with the ASUS ROG Strix 27" gaming monitor (Image credit: Jeremy Laird | PC Gamer)

Enjoy Cyberpunk 2077 in 4K with the ASUS ROG Strix 27" gaming monitor (Image credit: Jeremy Laird | PC Gamer)

Memorial Day is a week away, but Amazon is honoring the event early with exclusive discounts on several products.

One such bargain is the ASUS ROG 27" gaming monitor (XG27UCG) with dual 4K and 1080p modes. For a limited time, it'll be available with a 33% discount, bringing it down to $299 at Amazon.

Why buy the ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch gaming monitor?

Our friends at PC Gamer gave this monitor a high review score of 83/100, stating that "the Asus ROG Strix XG27UCG is a strong all-round package."

This lofty praise is warranted, as the XG27UCG is a top-notch gaming monitor that can swap between displaying images in 4K resolutions with 160Hz refresh rates or FHD 1080p with 320Hz refresh rates.

While it's in 4K mode, visuals are rendered with super-sharp details, great color contrast, and bright clarity at 400nits. Visuals take a bit of a downgrade in 1080p, with the trade-off being superior 320Hz refresh rates to help a game's framerate for smoother, more input-accurate gameplay.

Other notable features of the ASUS ROG Strix 27" include a 1ms response time to help reduce eye-straining motion blur. It has NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility, so it can reduce screen tearing, stuttering, and input lag when connected to a computer with an NVIDIA GeForce GPU, and a DisplayWidget Center for quick and easy access to monitor setting adjustments.

So, if you're looking for a gaming monitor that can pull off immersive cinematic visuals or boost a game's framerate so your controls feel more precise at the press of a button, you can't go wrong with the XG27UCG.

FAQ

Is the mode swap instantaneous?

No, swapping between 4K and 1080p can take a moment to load and re-sync with Windows because the ASUS ROG Strix 27" (XG27UCG) treats the mode swap as if its using a new display screen.

How do I switch modes?

Swapping between 4K and 1080p is done by activating the ASUS ROG Strix 27" (XG27UCG)'s dedicated hotkey located on the back of the monitor.

What systems is it compatible with?

The ASUS ROG Strix 27" (XG27UCG) is compatible with Desktop PCs, laptops, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and ASUS ROG Ally X.

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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran with over 35 years of experience who primarily covers Xbox and PC gaming news and spotlights discounts on the best laptops, peripherals, and other electronics. He's also a diehard fan of JRPGs, action games, beat em’ ups, and Capcom’s Monster Hunter series