The ROG Strix XG27AQWMG is no longer just a Gamescom tease. Asus has now locked in both the release window and the pricing for its Tandem OLED gaming monitor. Set to launch between November and December, this 27-inch panel is built around LG’s latest 4th Gen WOLED tech, and it’s coming in cheaper than expected.
ROG Strix XG27AQWMG uses LG’s latest Tandem OLED panel
Asus is targeting enthusiast gamers with this 1440p, 280Hz display powered by LG’s Primary RGB Tandem WOLED panel, the same found in the Gigabyte MO27Q28G and LG’s 27GX700A-B. The kicker? Asus is pricing the ROG Strix XG27AQWMG at $599, undercutting LG’s $849 launch tag and Gigabyte’s $662 preorder rate.
Gigabyte’s GAMING A16 PRO and A18 debut with RTX 5080 GPUs, 12-hour battery life, and a voice-controlled GiMATE AI assistant.
Glossy coating sets the ROG Strix XG27AQWMG apart
Where this monitor stands out is in its finish. Asus ditches the matte trend and instead goes all-in on what it calls a TrueBlack Glossy coating. That glossy layer keeps black levels intact and helps preserve contrast even in brighter rooms. It’s the opposite of what most OLED gaming displays do, and that’s kind of the point.
Core highlights of the XG27AQWMG:
- 27″ 2560×1440 WOLED (Tandem RGB)
- 280Hz refresh rate / 0.03ms response time
- TrueBlack Glossy coating
- 1,500 nits peak HDR brightness
- 99.5% DCI-P3 coverage
- DisplayHDR 500 True Black
- HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4
- Presence detection sensor
- No USB-C or KVM
ROG Strix XG27AQWMG skips USB-C but keeps high-end essentials
While the ROG Strix XG27AQWMG holds its own in terms of specs, it does skip a few extras. There are no USB-C inputs or KVM switch features that are slowly becoming more common in this price tier. Even so, most gamers will likely trade those omissions for the monitor’s more aggressive pricing and high refresh performance.
A Tandem OLED price war might be starting
Asus dropping this display at $599 could shake up the premium OLED segment fast. If that price holds through retail, the XG27AQWMG becomes the cheapest Tandem OLED gaming monitor on the market, at least for now. That’s a bold shot across the bow, and rivals like LG and Gigabyte will need to respond.
With the launch just weeks away, all eyes now turn to actual in-store pricing. But on paper, Asus is setting itself up for a strong holiday-season win.
