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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Global manufacturer specification · ROG Strix XG27UCG

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Exact model & source notes

ROG Strix XG27UCG monitor, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

160 HzMaximum refresh rate162 Hz

350 cd/m²Declared typical brightness400 cd/m²

Contrast-ratio claim1000:11300:1

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

UK manufacturer specification · ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

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Exact model & source notes

ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) monitor, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Max refresh

Maximum manufacturer-listed refresh rate, not measured motion clarity. The port-specific limits below matter; HDMI and DisplayPort can support different modes.

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG160 Hz

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : UHD Mode: HDMI: 27~355kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27~352kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V)

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)162 Hz

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : UHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V)

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

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Maximum refresh rate

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG160 Hz

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)162 Hz

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : UHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V)

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

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Stand and mounting details

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+45° ~ -45°) Pivot: Yes (+90° ~ -90°) Height Adjustment: 0~120mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync Kensington Lock: Yes

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+40° ~ -40°) Pivot: Yes (+90° ~ -90°) Height Adjustment: 0~110mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync Kensington Lock: Yes

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

Compare the supplied stand and mounting requirements. These affect positioning and desk fit; they do not establish panel quality. Check any separately stated limits or conflicting dimensions.

Declared typical brightness

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG350 cd/m²

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)400 cd/m²

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 350cd/㎡

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 400cd/㎡

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

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Contrast-ratio claim

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG1000:1

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)1300:1

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

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Input-specific signal modes

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCGDigital Signal Frequency: UHD Mode: HDMI: 27~355kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27~352kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V)

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)Digital Signal Frequency: UHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

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Dimensions with supplied configuration

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCGPhys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 61.4 x 51.0 x 21.9 cm (24.17" x 20.08" x 8.62")

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)Phys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 61.4 x 50.3 x 18.8 cm (24.17" x 19.80" x 7.40")

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration.

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration.

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

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Response-time claim

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG1ms(GTG)

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG

What it brings

Published monitor interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

What it brings

Published monitor interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG and ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)
Specification	ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG	ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR)

Screen diagonal Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	27 in	27 in
Native resolution Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	3840x2160	3840x2160
Panel technology Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	Fast IPS	Fast IPS
Aspect ratio Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	16:9	16:9
Panel coating Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	Anti-Glare	Anti-Glare
Contrast-ratio claimDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	1000:1	1300:1
Display colours Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	1073.7M (10 bit)	1073.7M (10 bit)
Declared typical brightnessDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 350cd/㎡ ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 400cd/㎡ ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	350 cd/m²	400 cd/m²

Maximum refresh rateDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : UHD Mode: HDMI: 27~355kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27~352kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V) ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : UHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V) ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	160 Hz	162 Hz
Response-time claim Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	1ms(GTG)	1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.)
Input-specific signal modesDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	Digital Signal Frequency: UHD Mode: HDMI: 27~355kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~160Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27~352kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V) DP/Type-C: 356~356kHz (H) / 48~320Hz (V)	Digital Signal Frequency: UHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~162Hz (V) FHD Mode: HDMI: 27kHz ~ 255kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V) USB-C, DisplayPort: 510kHz ~ 510kHz (H) / 48~485Hz (V)

Inputs and versions Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	DisplayPort 1.4x 1 (HBR3) HDMI (v2.1)x 1 (FRL) USB-Cx 1 (DP Alt Mode) Earphone jack: Yes USB-C Power Delivery: 15W	DisplayPort 1.4x 1 (HBR3) HDMI (v2.1)x 1 (FRL) USB-Cx 1 (DP Alt Mode) Earphone jack: Yes USB-C Power Delivery: 15W
Audio and speaker specification Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	Speaker:No	Speaker:No

Dimensions with supplied configurationDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration. ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration. ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	Phys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 61.4 x 51.0 x 21.9 cm (24.17" x 20.08" x 8.62")	Phys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 61.4 x 50.3 x 18.8 cm (24.17" x 19.80" x 7.40")
Stand and mounting detailsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG — official Global technical specifications ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR) — official UK technical specifications	1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+45° ~ -45°) Pivot: Yes (+90° ~ -90°) Height Adjustment: 0~120mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync Kensington Lock: Yes	1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+40° ~ -40°) Pivot: Yes (+90° ~ -90°) Height Adjustment: 0~110mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync Kensington Lock: Yes

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