Buying Guide
The Best ASUS Gaming Monitors
Five monitors compared, from the VG249QM5A to the XG27ACDNG, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Within ASUS's line-up, panel and refresh rate vary more than the badge suggests. Every monitor here is made by ASUS and refreshes at 120Hz or more, ordered by refresh rate.
We sorted these picks by refresh rate, resolution and size, working from the makers' own data; if a maker skips response, the guide says so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Fastest Refresh
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP
The highest refresh rate here (480Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (opens in a new tab)
QD-OLED Panel
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG
A QD-OLED panel.
Best for: Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR
The largest screen size here (27 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
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Lowest Price Here
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5A
The cheapest way into this group, below the VG259QM5A.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5A (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A
240Hz at 1080p.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The highest refresh rate here (480Hz). | Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most. | Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (opens in a new tab) |
| A QD-OLED panel. | Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel. | Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (27 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR (opens in a new tab) |
| The cheapest way into this group, below the VG259QM5A. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5A (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz at 1080p. | Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Fastest Refresh1 of 5
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PG27AQDP goes further to 480Hz on a WOLED panel, the fastest here, for players whose PCs can feed it.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its 480Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the XG27ACDNG comes next at 360Hz. It matches the XG27ACDNG on screen size (26.5 inches). It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the XG27ACDNG and XG27AQMR; the VG259QM5A goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution.
You get a WOLED panel here, which sets it apart from the VG259QM5A and its a fast IPS panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the XG27ACDNG; the XG27AQMR goes with a DisplayHDR 600. To see 480Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the XG27AQMR and below the XG27ACDNG at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 480Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.5 inches
- Panel: WOLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 480Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a WOLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the VG249QM5A at the time of writing
QD-OLED Panel2 of 5
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The XG27ACDNG runs a QD-OLED panel at 360Hz with True Black 400 HDR and a 3-year warranty.
Best for
- Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It is the balanced pick for competitive play. On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 360Hz: the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz, and the VG259QM5A comes in at 240Hz. It matches the PG27AQDP on screen size (26.5 inches).
It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the PG27AQDP and XG27AQMR; the VG259QM5A goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. A QD-OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the XG27AQMR uses a fast IPS panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the PG27AQDP; the XG27AQMR goes with a DisplayHDR 600.
To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.5 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the VG249QM5A at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size3 of 5
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The XG27AQMR runs a Fast IPS panel at 300Hz with DisplayHDR 600, a strong HDR rating for IPS.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the VG249QM5A was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It avoids OLED's burn-in concerns for desktop-heavy use. Its 300Hz refresh rate ranks third of 5 here, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz) and ahead of the VG259QM5A (240Hz). Nothing else here matches its 27 inches screen size; the PG27AQDP comes closest at 26.5 inches.
Like the PG27AQDP and XG27ACDNG, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the VG249QM5A uses a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. Like the VG249QM5A and VG259QM5A, it has a fast IPS panel, while the PG27AQDP uses a WOLED panel. No other pick in this guide offers a DisplayHDR 600; compare the PG27AQDP, which has a DisplayHDR True Black 400.
It also offers DCI-P3 wide colour coverage. To see 300Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper VG259QM5A and the pricier PG27AQDP, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 300Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR 600
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 300Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- DisplayHDR 600 certification
Cons
- Costs more than the VG249QM5A at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here4 of 5
ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The VG249QM5A is the smallest 240Hz TUF screen at 23.8 inches, with a three-year warranty.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the XG27AQMR offers 27 inches.
Why we like it
It is one of the cheapest 240Hz monitors here at the time of writing. On refresh rate it ties with the VG259QM5A at 240Hz. Its 23.8 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the XG27AQMR leads at 27 inches.
It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the VG259QM5A; the XG27ACDNG goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. It shares a fast IPS panel with the XG27AQMR and VG259QM5A; the XG27ACDNG goes with a QD-OLED panel. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the VG259QM5A; the XG27ACDNG goes with a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut.
You also get 240Hz at a budget price tier and 99% sRGB coverage. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the VG259QM5A was closest.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 23.8 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Screen size trails the XG27AQMR (27 inches)
Also Consider5 of 5
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The VG259QM5A drops TUF's 24.5-inch panel to 240Hz and keeps 99% sRGB coverage and a three-year warranty.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz.
Why we like it
It costs less than the 310Hz versions. On refresh rate it ties with the VG249QM5A at 240Hz. Its 24.5 inches screen size ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the XG27AQMR (27 inches) and ahead of the VG249QM5A (23.8 inches).
It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the VG249QM5A; the XG27ACDNG goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. It shares a fast IPS panel with the XG27AQMR and VG249QM5A; the XG27ACDNG goes with a QD-OLED panel. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the VG249QM5A; the XG27ACDNG goes with a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut.
At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the VG249QM5A and below the XG27AQMR at the time of writing. It gives ground on refresh rate, where the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24.5 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
- Costs more than the VG249QM5A at the time of writing
How We Chose These ASUS Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the PG27AQDP to the VG259QM5A, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The VG249QM5A and the VG259QM5A give no response; the VG249QM5A and the VG259QM5A give no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the VG249QM5A ($100 to $150) to the XG27ACDNG ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in an ASUS Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 240Hz on the VG259QM5A to 480Hz on the PG27AQDP. The PG27AQDP is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size
Here screen size runs from 23.8 inches on the VG249QM5A to 27 inches on the XG27AQMR. Start with the XG27AQMR if screen size decides it.
Panel
The PG27AQDP lists WOLED; the XG27ACDNG lists QD-OLED; the XG27AQMR, the VG249QM5A and the VG259QM5A list Fast IPS. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Response
The PG27AQDP and the XG27ACDNG list 0.03ms; the XG27AQMR lists 1ms.
Features beyond the spec table
The XG27ACDNG: a 3-year warranty on an OLED panel. The XG27AQMR: DCI-P3 wide colour coverage. The VG249QM5A: a 3-year warranty.
How to Choose an ASUS Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most | PG27AQDP | The highest refresh rate here (480Hz) |
| Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel | XG27ACDNG | A QD-OLED panel |
| Buyers who put screen size first | XG27AQMR | The largest screen size here (27 inches) |
| Spending as little as possible | VG249QM5A | The cheapest way into this group, below the VG259QM5A |
| Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p | VG259QM5A | 240Hz at 1080p |
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Key specs side by side
The PG27AQDP leads on refresh rate at 480Hz, ahead of the XG27ACDNG at 360Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG27AQDP | 480Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | WOLED |
| XG27ACDNG | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| XG27AQMR | 300Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| VG249QM5A | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 23.8 inches | Fast IPS |
| VG259QM5A | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24.5 inches | Fast IPS |
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By price at the time of writing
The VG249QM5A was the lowest-priced pick and the XG27ACDNG the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $100 to $150 | VG249QM5A, VG259QM5A |
| About $250 to $500 | XG27AQMR |
| About $500 to $1000 | PG27AQDP, XG27ACDNG |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PG27AQDP ahead of the XG27ACDNG on refresh rate?
The PG27AQDP leads at 480Hz, with the XG27ACDNG at 360Hz. The VG259QM5A is at the other end of this group with 240Hz.
Which has the largest screen size: the XG27AQMR or the PG27AQDP?
The XG27AQMR leads at 27 inches, with the PG27AQDP at 26.5 inches. The VG249QM5A is at the other end of this group with 23.8 inches.
Is the XG27ACDNG worth paying more than the VG249QM5A?
On paper it adds refresh rate (360Hz against 240Hz) and screen size (26.5 inches against 23.8 inches). The VG249QM5A was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the XG27AQMR the Largest Screen Size?
It earns the label for the largest screen size here (27 inches). It suits anyone who put screen size first.
Do the PG27AQDP and the VG249QM5A differ on resolution?
The PG27AQDP, the XG27ACDNG and the XG27AQMR use 2560x1440 (1440p); the VG249QM5A and the VG259QM5A use 1920x1080 (1080p).
Beyond the specs, what sets the PG27AQDP and the XG27ACDNG apart?
The PG27AQDP: a 480Hz refresh rate at 1440p. The XG27ACDNG: a 3-year warranty on an OLED panel. The XG27AQMR: DCI-P3 wide colour coverage.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PG27AQDP. Look at the XG27ACDNG for a QD-OLED panel, the XG27AQMR for the largest screen size here (27 inches) and the VG249QM5A for the cheapest way into this group, below the VG259QM5A if those matter more to you.
Check that your GPU has the port the monitor needs for its full refresh rate.