ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A 27" Black 2025
The 27-inch 4K IPS panel hits 160Hz with 1ms response, backed by ELMB Sync and variable overdrive to eliminate ghosting at high frame rates. Its 95% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10 support, plus a free 3-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, make it viable for color-accurate work. Best for competitive gamers who also need 4K desktop clarity for photo editing or design projects.
Screen 27
Resolution 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Panel IPS
Refresh 160 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
66 Overall Score
Price CA$430
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong color (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong performance (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average social proof (1th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 32 |
| Weight | 4.8 kg / 10.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A 27" | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 45 | 34 | 32 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120x2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 160 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | Quantum HDR 2000 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A 27" | 78.6 | 48 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 49.3 | 76.2 | 67.7 | 0.9 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 68.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B Compare | 81.1 | 68.9 | 85.5 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 97.9 | 87.8 | 82.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO Compare | 93.3 | 32.3 | 92.4 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 87.9 | 87.8 | 74.8 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 99.2 | 78.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$430
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$430
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$486
May 1, 2026 CA$430
Usage Scores
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