AOC Q27G4SRU vs ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

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Q27G4SRU compared with ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV
AOCQ27G4SRUASUSROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025January 2026
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (Fast IPS)IPS (Ultrafast IPS)
Refresh rate320 Hz360 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)450 nits (better)400 nits
HDR peak brightness–500 nits
HDR formats–HDR10
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400–
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range96.2% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)90% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage96.2% (better)90%
Screen finish–Matte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncVESA AdaptiveSync, G-Sync CompatibleG-Sync, VESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth1.07 billion (10-bit HDMI/DP @240Hz)10-bit, 1073.7M colours (ASUS's user guide lists 16.7M colours)
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 2
Colour modes–GameVisual: Scenery, Racing, Cinema, RTS/RPG, G-SYNC Esports, sRGB
sRGB coverage124.2% (CIE 1931)–
Adobe RGB coverage92.5% (CIE 1976)–
HDR detailGlobal dimming–
Response time detail0.3 ms MPRT with MBROverdrive modes: Extreme, Esports, Normal, Off
Motion blur reductionMBRNVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar (variable-frequency backlight strobing with VRR), Pulsar Low FPS; ULMB 2 when G-SYNC is off
Viewing angles178° / 178° (CR10)178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm0.233 mm
Eye careFlicker Free, TÜV Low Blue Light (hardware)TÜV-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light (hardware solution); G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive brightness and colour temperature via a built-in light sensor
Calibration–Colour pre-calibration report in the box
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports4 × USB-A3 × USB-A
KVM switch–No
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail–2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 50–120 Hz vertical range
DisplayPort detail–DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC; 59–360 Hz vertical range
USB hub detailUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s); 4 × USB-A downstream (one fast charge), 1 × USB-B upstream3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B upstream
Picture by picturePiP and PbP–
Audio outAudio outEarphone jack
Speaker detail2 W × 2–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.11 kg6.5 kg
Height adjustment130 mm0–110 mm
Tilt-3° to 21°+20° to −5°
Swivel-30° to 30°+45° to −45°
Pivot-90° to 90°+90° to −90°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand613.9 × (386–516) × 227.6 mm (W × H × D)61.4 × 50.3 × 18.8 cm (W × H × D)
Size without stand613.9 × 366.3 × 52.6 mm (W × H × D)61.4 × 36.7 × 8.6 cm (W × H × D)
Weight without stand4.17 kg4.3 kg
Controls–5-way button, close button, two shortcut buttons (GamePlus and GameVisual by default) and power button
ColoursBlack, RedBlack
Power and support
Power use26 W typical, 0.5 W standbyUnder 38 W on; under 0.5 W standby; under 0.3 W off
Energy classFF (SDR), G (HDR)
Power supplyInternalExternal AC adapter, 20 V 9 A
CertificationsCB, CE, TÜV-Bauart-Mark, ISO 9241-307, EAC, FCC, UKCAG-SYNC Pulsar, TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Warranty3 years (UK)–
In the boxHDMI cable (1.8 m), DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), USB-B to A cable (1.8 m), power cableDisplayPort cable, power adapter, power cord, colour pre-calibration report, ROG pouch, quick start guide, warranty card

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