ASUS has announced the availability of its latest DFR-capable ROG Strix and TUF Gaming gaming monitors, including three models: ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR), ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2 (XG27UCSR), and TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A. All three share the same 27-inch 4K “Fast IPS” panels capable of Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) switching between 4K and 1080p resolutions at various refresh rates.
New ASUS ROG & TUF DFR-Capable Gaming Monitors
The ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 supports 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution at 162Hz, with DFR switching to FHD (1920 x 1080) at 485Hz, while the ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2 switches between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 324Hz. Both models support VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and wide color gamut coverage, including 95% DCI-P3 and 130% sRGB; the XG27UCG Gen2 additionally includes Aura Sync lighting and connectivity options such as USB-C with 15W Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.1.
The TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A, meanwhile, is a mainstream offering for those looking for DFR-capable monitors at a lower price point (it’s also the first TUF Gaming model to feature 4K DFR panel). Its 4K IPS panel operates at 80Hz by default, with Full HD mode boosting the refresh rate to 310Hz through a hotkey switch. The monitor also features VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and 120% sRGB color gamut coverage, while connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0.
Notably, three of the monitors above have a feature called Smart Pixel Technology, and in essence, it is an upscaling technology that applies on FHD resolutions as these monitors switch to low-resolution DFR mode. There’s also ELMB Sync technology that helps boost motion clarity for fast moving objects on-screen, which is useful for competitive setting.
ASUS says the TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A is currently available in Malaysia with a suggested retail price of RM1,590, while both ROG Strix models are expected to be available in early July 2026.
Pokdepinion: I remember you could barely get QHD gaming monitors at that kind of price several years ago. Monitors have gotten pretty cheap!
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