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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Global manufacturer specification · ROG Strix XG309CM

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Exact model & source notes

ROG Strix XG309CM 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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WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the ROG Strix XG309CM for

Larger stated screen diagonal: 29.5 in vs 27 in
A 21:9 screen

Choose the TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F for

Higher stated native resolution: 2560x1440 vs 2560x1080
Smaller stated screen diagonal: 27 in vs 29.5 in
A 16:9 screen

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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Global manufacturer specification · TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

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TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F monitor, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

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Native resolution

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM2560x1080

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Source 1

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F2560x1440

Manufacturer specification

Source 1

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

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Native resolution

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM2560x1080

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F2560x1440

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Screen diagonal

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM29.5 in

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F27 in

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Inputs and versions

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMDisplayPort 1.2 x 1 HDMI (v2.0)x 1 USB-Cx 1 (DP Alt Mode) Earphone jack: Yes USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A USB-C Power Delivery: 15W

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5FDisplayPort 1.4 x 1 (HBR2) HDMI(v2.1) x 2 (TMDS) Earphone Jack: Yes

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Stand and mounting details

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+25° ~ -25°) Height Adjustment: 0~110mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync Kensington Lock: Yes

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5FTilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+20° ~ -20°) Pivot: Yes (+90° ~ -90°) Height Adjustment: 0~120mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Kensington Lock: Yes 1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Aspect ratio

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM21:9

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F16:9

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Declared typical brightness

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM300 cd/m²

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F350 cd/m²

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 300cd/㎡

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Display colours

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM16.7M

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F1073.7M (10 bit)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

Stated colour bit depth, which can include dithering (FRC). It does not establish measured colour accuracy or smoother gradients.

Contrast-ratio claim

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM1000:1

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F1300:1

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Input-specific signal modes

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMDigital Signal Frequency: USB-C, DisplayPort: 30KHz to 250KHz(H)/48Hz to 220Hz(V)(OC) HDMI:30KHz to 230KHz(H)/48Hz to 200Hz(V)(OC)

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5FDigital Signal Frequency: HDMI:30~250KHz(H) / 48~ 150Hz(V) DP: 360KHz~360KHz(H) / 48~220Hz(V)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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Dimensions with supplied configuration

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMPhys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 70.73 x 48.61 x 26.49 cm (27.85" x 19.14" x 10.43")

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5FPhys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.53 x 53.51 x 19.39 cm (24.22" x 21.07" x 7.63")

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

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Response-time claim

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM1ms(GTG)

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

What it brings

Published monitor interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
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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 TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

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 XG309CM and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F
Specification	ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM	ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F

Screen diagonalDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	29.5 in	27 in
Native resolutionDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	2560x1080	2560x1440
Panel technology Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	Fast IPS	Fast IPS
Aspect ratioDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	21:9	16:9
Panel coating Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	Anti-Glare	Anti-Glare
Contrast-ratio claimDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	1000:1	1300:1
Display coloursDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	16.7M	1073.7M (10 bit)
Declared typical brightnessDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 300cd/㎡ ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 350cd/㎡ ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	300 cd/m²	350 cd/m²

Maximum refresh rate Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : USB-C, DisplayPort: 30KHz to 250KHz(H)/48Hz to 220Hz(V)(OC) HDMI:30KHz to 230KHz(H)/48Hz to 200Hz(V)(OC) ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : HDMI:30~250KHz(H) / 48~ 150Hz(V) DP: 360KHz~360KHz(H) / 48~220Hz(V) ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	220 Hz	220 Hz
Response-time claim Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	1ms(GTG)	1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.)
Input-specific signal modesDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	Digital Signal Frequency: USB-C, DisplayPort: 30KHz to 250KHz(H)/48Hz to 220Hz(V)(OC) HDMI:30KHz to 230KHz(H)/48Hz to 200Hz(V)(OC)	Digital Signal Frequency: HDMI:30~250KHz(H) / 48~ 150Hz(V) DP: 360KHz~360KHz(H) / 48~220Hz(V)

Inputs and versionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 HDMI (v2.0)x 1 USB-Cx 1 (DP Alt Mode) Earphone jack: Yes USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A USB-C Power Delivery: 15W	DisplayPort 1.4 x 1 (HBR2) HDMI(v2.1) x 2 (TMDS) Earphone Jack: Yes
Audio and speaker specification Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	Speaker:Yes(2Wx2)	Speaker: Yes(2Wx2)

Dimensions with supplied configurationDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration. ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration. ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	Phys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 70.73 x 48.61 x 26.49 cm (27.85" x 19.14" x 10.43")	Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.53 x 53.51 x 19.39 cm (24.22" x 21.07" x 7.63")
Stand and mounting detailsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F — official Global technical specifications	1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+25° ~ -25°) Height Adjustment: 0~110mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Lighting effect (Aura): Aura Sync Kensington Lock: Yes	Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+20° ~ -20°) Pivot: Yes (+90° ~ -90°) Height Adjustment: 0~120mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Kensington Lock: Yes 1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes

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