Asus has begun selling its ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor built with Google TV in mind. The device blends smart TV features with bright, detailed imagery, flexible connectivity, and an ergonomic design intended to merge seamlessly into living rooms, home offices, or bedrooms. It acts as a compact hub for streaming, productivity, and casual gaming, all from a single screen that fits various spaces. Google TV provides a familiar interface for accessing apps and streaming services, while the monitor’s compact footprint makes it suitable for both desks and side tables without sacrificing usability.
The monitor offers 4K clarity on a 3840 × 2160 panel with 99% sRGB coverage for vibrant, accurate color reproduction. In HDR mode, brightness reaches 400 nits, helping HDR highlights pop while preserving shadow detail. Two built‑in front‑firing speakers, each rated at 5 watts, provide surprisingly rich stereo sound for movies and everyday listening, though an external audio setup can further enhance depth when needed. The IPS panel ensures wide viewing angles so content looks right from multiple seating positions, which is ideal for group viewing or collaborative work sessions.
It provides a broad array of modern connections including DisplayPort, HDMI and USB‑C with support for 90W Power Delivery. In addition to wired options, Bluetooth 5.0 and built‑in Wi‑Fi enable wireless casting via Chromecast and Miracast. The Google Play store is accessible directly on the monitor, allowing users to install apps and watch content from popular services such as YouTube and Netflix without connecting extra devices. This built‑in ecosystem makes it possible to run a variety of apps directly on the screen, minimizing the need for separate streaming boxes or PCs for casual viewing and light productivity tasks.
An extra convenience is a recessed back shelf designed to hold a remote, compact keyboard, and a mouse, helping to keep desks tidy. The ZenScreen Smart MS27UC is priced at around $450.