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The ASUS ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, a 27-inch 4K monitor that doubles as a Google TV, is $199 at Amazon US, $100 off its $299 list price. It’s a smart buy if you want one screen for work and streaming and mostly watch SDR content. HDR fans and creative pros should look elsewhere.
Is this a good price?
Yes. This monitor launched in the US in late 2024 at $449.99, so $199 is less than half what early buyers paid. ASUS’s own US page now lists it at $299, and Amazon’s $199 is 33% under that.
It is also the lowest price in the last 90 days, about 34% below its usual price over that stretch. For a 4K IPS panel with Google TV, a remote and 90 W USB-C built in, that is a strong price.
| Price now | $199 |
| List price | $299 |
| You save | $100 (33%) |
| Price as of | 4 Nov 2026, 19:19 IST |
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.
What you get
- 4K IPS panel: The 27-inch 3840 x 2160 screen covers 99% sRGB with 178° viewing angles. Text looks sharp for work, and colours hold up from the sofa.
- Google TV: Over 10,000 apps, a remote, and Chromecast and Miracast casting turn it into a small TV without a streaming stick. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 are on board.
- 90 W USB-C: A single cable can power and drive most laptops. HDMI, DisplayPort, and two USB hubs cover everything else.
- Built-in speakers: Two 5 W Harman Kardon-tuned speakers handle casual viewing and calls, though the 60 Hz refresh rate rules it out for serious gaming.
What users like and what they don’t
Liked:
- A genuinely good-looking monitor.
- Google TV runs fast and is easy to use, with plenty of entertainment apps.
- Port selection and cable management earn steady praise.
- SDR picture quality and brightness are solid for everyday use.
- Google Assistant, Google Home, and Cast support tie it neatly into a Google setup.
Don’t like:
- HDR is weak despite the DisplayHDR 400 badge, and reviewers generally advise against buying it for HDR content.
- There is no webcam or microphone.
- The stand won’t rotate to portrait.
- It favors streaming over the features high-end creative work needs.
- A few found it pricey at launch, a complaint this deal largely answers.
How it compares
- Samsung 32” Smart Monitor M7 (M70F) 4K UHD Display, Samsung Vision AI, Smart TV Apps, Gaming Hub, USB-C, HDMI and USB-A:
Want a bigger screen? Samsung’s M7 offers 32 inches of 4K with streaming apps and Samsung’s Gaming Hub, though it runs Samsung TV Plus instead of Google TV. - SAMSUNG 32-Inch M5 (M50F) Series FHD Smart Monitor with Streaming TV, Speakers, HDR10, Gaming Hub, Multiple Ports, Worko ($269.66 on Amazon US):
Samsung’s M5 gives you 32 inches and Gaming Hub, but its 1080p panel gives up the sharpness that makes the ASUS good for work.
Rival prices on Amazon US as of 4 Nov 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.
Should you buy it?
Buy it now if you want a sharp 4K desk monitor that also streams Google TV, especially in a small room or dorm. Skip it if you care about HDR, need a webcam, want portrait mode, or do color-critical creative work.
Where to buy
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