ASUS Launches ROG Strix And TUF Gaming Dual Mode Gaming Monitors In Malaysia
TLDR:
- Launch: ASUS announces availability of ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2, ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2, and TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A in Malaysia
- Dual Mode: All monitors feature Dual Mode technology — switch between 4K visuals and ultrafast refresh rates on a single display
- Smart Pixel Technology: Advanced 4K upscaling for sharper visuals even at lower resolutions
- Fast IPS + 0.3ms Response: 27-inch 4K Fast IPS panels with 0.3ms minimum response time for smooth, ghost-free gaming
- Pricing: TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A now available at RM1,590; ROG Strix models arriving early July
One Monitor, Two Worlds: ASUS Dual Mode Arrives In Malaysia
May 2026 — ASUS today announced the availability of the ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 (XG27UCGR), the ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2 (XG27UCSR), and the TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A gaming monitors in Malaysia. All three are 27-inch 4K gaming monitors built around a single compelling idea: why should you need two monitors when one can do both?
The key technology tying them together is Dual Mode — a feature that lets gamers seamlessly switch between high-resolution 4K visuals for immersive AAA gaming and high-refresh-rate modes for competitive FPS play. This is not a compromise solution; it is a deliberate design choice that treats versatility as a feature rather than a trade-off.
Each monitor uses a 4K Fast IPS panel with a 0.3ms minimum response time — fast enough for sharp visuals and smooth high-frame-rate gameplay without the motion blur that plagues slower panels. When set to high-refresh-rate mode, ASUS Smart Pixel technology intelligently enhances every frame with advanced 4K upscaling, delivering sharper, more vibrant visuals with greater levels of detail even at lower resolutions. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) enables ELMB to work simultaneously with variable refresh rates to eliminate ghosting and tearing, while VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification ensures enhanced contrast and brightness.
ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 — The Versatile Flagship
The ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 is a 27-inch 4K monitor with Dual Mode, allowing users to switch between 4K@162Hz and FHD@485Hz. That 485Hz mode in Full HD is extraordinarily fast — designed specifically for competitive FPS gamers who prioritise frame rate above all else.
Performance over the previous generation is notably improved, with the XG27UCG Gen2 delivering an ultrafast 0.3ms response time (minimum) compared to its predecessor’s 1ms gray-to-gray time. The XG27UCG Gen2 also features Aura Sync lighting on its rear panel for customisable ambient glow effects.
Built-in ASUS Smart Pixel technology provides advanced 4K-level upscaling that maintains sharper detail and enhanced clarity even when running below native resolution. With VESA DisplayHDR 400 compliance, a cinema-standard 95% DCI-P3 and 130% sRGB colour gamut, and rigorous factory calibration, the XG27UCG Gen2 delivers exceptional colour accuracy and vibrant visuals — making it equally suited to photo and video editing alongside gaming.
Connectivity is comprehensive: USB-C with 15W Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.1 for consoles and multimedia devices. The compact footprint design is a practical touch for Malaysian users working with limited desk space.
ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2 — Slightly Tamer, Still Fast
The ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2 shares much of the XG27UCG Gen2’s DNA with slightly adjusted specs. It offers 4K@160Hz and FHD@324Hz in its Dual Mode configuration — still fast, though the peak refresh rate in FHD mode is lower than the XG27UCG Gen2’s 485Hz. This likely reflects a different panel tier, but it still represents solid performance for competitive gaming.
It retains the 0.3ms minimum response time, Smart Pixel technology, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. The trade-off between the two models will come down to whether the 485Hz mode is worth the premium for the XG27UCG Gen2.
TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A — Dual Mode For Mainstream Gamers
The TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A is the accessible entry point into Dual Mode. It has a 27-inch 4K Fast IPS panel with an ultrafast 0.3ms minimum response time and Dual Mode switching between 4K@80Hz and FHD@310Hz via a hotkey.
The 80Hz ceiling in 4K mode is lower than the ROG Strix models, which matters for users who want 4K content to feel smooth at native resolution. However, the 310Hz FHD mode is still highly competitive for FPS gaming, and the price reflects the more mainstream positioning.
Like the ROG Strix models, it features ASUS Smart Pixel technology for sharper visuals at lower resolutions, ELMB Sync for fluid and responsive gameplay, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, and a 120% sRGB professional colour gamut. Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 for consoles and multimedia devices.
Full ASUS/ROG Dual Mode Lineup
ASUS and ROG Dual Mode monitors now span a wide range of price points and use cases:
TLDR:
- ROG Strix XG27UCSR: 4K@160Hz / FHD@324Hz
- ROG Strix XG27UCGR: 4K@162Hz / FHD@485Hz
- ROG Strix XG32UCG: 4K@160Hz / FHD@320Hz
- ROG OLED PG27AQWP: QHD@540Hz / HD@720Hz
- ROG OLED PG32UCDP: 4K@240Hz / FHD@480Hz
- TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A: 4K@80Hz / FHD@310Hz
- TUF Gaming VG34WQL5A: WQHD@200Hz / HD@400Hz
Availability And Pricing
The TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A is now available in Malaysia at RM1,590 (MSRP). The ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 and ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen2 will be available around early July 2026.
Our Take
Dual Mode is one of those features that makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner. Competitive gamers and cinematic gamers have historically needed different monitors — the former prioritising refresh rate, the latter prioritising resolution. Dual Mode effectively gives you both in one device, which is genuinely useful for the growing number of Malaysian gamers who play across different genres.
The 0.3ms response time across the lineup is a meaningful step up from the 1ms that was considered fast just a generation ago. Combined with ELMB Sync, it should deliver motion clarity that competitive FPS players will notice immediately. The Smart Pixel upscaling technology is the less flashy but arguably more important innovation — when running FHD at 485Hz, the upscaling keeps the image from looking blocky or soft, which has been a persistent problem with lower-resolution modes on high-refresh displays.
For Malaysian buyers, the TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A at RM1,590 is the sensible first consideration. It delivers Dual Mode and 0.3ms response at a price that does not require selling a kidney. The ROG Strix models are for users who have already decided they need the absolute fastest competitive refresh rate available, or who do not want to compromise on colour accuracy for content creation.
One practical note: the 4K@80Hz mode on the VG27UQEL5A is noticeably lower than the 160Hz+ on the ROG models. If you watch a lot of 4K content or do productivity work at native resolution, that lower refresh rate in 4K mode is something to factor in.
Source
– ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen2 Product Page
