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27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

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ASUS ROG XG27UCG 27 Inch 4K 160Hz USB-C G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Dual Mode FHD 320Hz, 1ms, DisplayHDR 400, DCI-P3 99%,

$447.99as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

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Spec score8.5

Pros

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel

+160Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay

+HDR support for extended brightness range

+USB-C input for single-cable connection

+G-SYNC adaptive sync reduces screen tearing

Cons

−Lower 160Hz refresh rate than some competing 4K monitors

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+99 dci-p3 coverage: the highest dci-p3 coverage of the 5 here

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 15 here

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27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

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ASUS ProArt PA279CRV 27 Inch 4K UHD USB-C HDR Professional Monitor for Mac | Calman Verified, Delta E<2, Daisy Chain,

$429.00as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details

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Spec score9.5

Pros

+HDR support for higher contrast content

+USB-C input with 96W power delivery

+Large 27 inch 4K display for sharp detail

+Height adjustment for comfortable positioning

Compared with the 7 monitors on this page

+99 dci-p3 coverage: the highest dci-p3 coverage of the 5 here

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 15 here

+Pivots to portrait: only 3 of 20 here have one

+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 20 here have one

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 162Hz, IPS

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ASUS ROG XG27UCGR-W 27 Inch 4K 162Hz White USB-C G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Dual Mode FHD 485Hz, Fast IPS, ELMB Sync,

$413.43as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

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Spec score9.4

Pros

+Pivot function rotates screen to portrait orientation

+Height adjustable stand for ergonomic positioning

+USB-C input for single-cable connection

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel

+G-SYNC adaptive sync reduces screen tearing

Compared with the 7 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 15 here

+Pivots to portrait: only 3 of 20 here have one

+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 20 here have one

+162Hz refresh: 7 of the 13 here have a lower refresh

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 162Hz, IPS

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ASUS ROG XG27UCSR 27 Inch 4K 162Hz USB-C G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Dual Mode FHD 324Hz, ELMB Sync, Smart Pixel

$410.95as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

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Spec score8.5

Pros

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel

+162Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay

+USB-C input for single-cable connection

+HDR support for extended brightness range

+G-SYNC adaptive sync reduces screen tearing

Compared with the 7 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 15 here

+162Hz refresh: 7 of the 13 here have a lower refresh

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34-inch, QHD 1440p, IPS

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LG 34U65ZA-B UltraWide 34-Inch 3800R Curved Monitor QHD (3440 x 1440) IPS, Built-in Power, 3800R, HDR10, HDMI,

$479.00as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details

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Spec score8.7

Pros

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles

+USB-C input with 90W power delivery

+HDR support for richer highlights

+1440p resolution on a 34-inch ultrawide screen

Cons

−Curved screen may not suit every desk setup

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+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 20 here have one

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 144Hz, IPS

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Samsung 27" Odyssey 4K UHD Gaming Monitor | 144Hz 1ms, Fast IPS | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium | HDR400 Colors |

$499.99as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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Spec score7.8

Pros

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion

+1 ms response time for quick pixel transitions

+G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync adaptive sync support

Cons

−4K resolution demands more graphics power for high frame rates

Compared with the 7 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 15 here

−USB-C input not listed: 14 of the 20 here list one

−144Hz refresh: 7 of the 13 here have a higher refresh

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40-inch, QHD 1440p, 144Hz, IPS

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INNOCN 40C1R Ultrawide Monitor 40" WQHD 3440 x 1440p 144Hz FreeSync Premium HDR400 21:9 Computer Display 95% DCI-P3

$479.99as of 11/03/2026 23:35 PST - Details

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Spec score8.8

Pros

+40-inch ultrawide screen for wide workspace

+144Hz refresh rate for smoother motion

+FreeSync Premium Adaptive-Sync support

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles

+USB-C input for a single-cable connection

Compared with the 7 monitors on this page

+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 20 here have one

−144Hz refresh: 7 of the 13 here have a higher refresh

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