Best ASUS Monitors for console gaming compatibility

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Best for console gaming compatibility

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3

5.0 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

ASUS ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG

5.0 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

#1 ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3
5.0

4K at 120Hz, VRR, HDMI 2.1, and HDR support make it a strong match for current consoles. An external audio solution is required because there are no speakers.

Pros: overall satisfaction, black levels

Cons: value for money, stand adjustability

#2 ASUS ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG
5.0

PS5 and Xbox testing finds broad 4K/120Hz and VRR support, making this an unusually capable 5K display for consoles.

Pros: Pixel density, Resolution

Cons: GPU demands, HDR performance

#3 ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
5.0

The HDMI inputs accept 4K/120Hz console signals and downscale them to the native QHD screen with useful HDR and VRR support.

Pros: overall satisfaction, response time

Cons: reflection handling, VRR flicker

#4 ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
4.6

HDMI supports downscaled 4K/120Hz and key console gaming features; ELMB at 120Hz is a bonus. Lack of speakers and Dolby Vision may require compromises.

Pros: black levels, motion clarity

Cons: value for money, Dual-mode versatility

#5 ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
4.6

PS5 and Xbox can take advantage of HDMI 2.1, 120Hz and compatible VRR/HDR modes, though accepted 4K signals are displayed at native 1440p.

Pros: color gamut, overall satisfaction

Cons: reflection handling, VRR flicker

#6 ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
4.4

PS5 and Xbox support reaches 4K at 120Hz, with Dolby Vision providing an extra option on Xbox. Console players cannot use the panel's full 240Hz rate.

Pros: sharpness, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, VRR flicker

#7 ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV
4.0

HDMI input allows console use for basic play, but without high-refresh benefits.

Pros: color accuracy, overall picture quality

Cons: HDR performance, refresh rate

#8 ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV
3.5

HDMI 2.1, VRR, and 120Hz input work well for consoles, including virtual 4K signal acceptance. The native panel remains 1440p and console users cannot access 360Hz.

Pros: motion clarity, Backlight strobing

Cons: contrast, HDR performance

#9 ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
3.5

The 1440p image and variable refresh support make it appealing for responsive console play, but HDMI 2.0 and the absence of 4K limit the experience.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: HDR performance, port selection

#10 Asus ROG Swift 34 QD-OLED PG34WCDN
3.5

Xbox and PlayStation signals work well, including 4K input downscaling and 120Hz play. Manual 16:9 selection and some ELMB restrictions make it less seamless than on PC.

Pros: color gamut, contrast

Cons: value for money, Resolution

#11 ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
1.0

A source specifically discourages using the monitor for PlayStation entertainment. Its basic refresh and HDR capabilities limit the experience even if it accepts a console signal.

Pros: USB-C power delivery, port selection

Cons: HDR performance, refresh rate