ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A 27" Black 2020
The 27-inch 1080p IPS panel pushes a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT via ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur with FreeSync Premium, eliminating tearing for fluid motion. Shadow Boost selectively brightens dark scenes without washing out highlights, and its sturdy port selection includes DisplayPort 1.2 and dual HDMI 1.4. This monitor is best for competitive FPS players who rely on high frame rates and crisp shadow detail to spot opponents in dimly lit maps.
About This Monitor
The 27-inch 1080p IPS panel pushes a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT via ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur with FreeSync Premium, eliminating tearing for fluid motion. Shadow Boost selectively brightens dark scenes without washing out highlights, and its sturdy port selection includes DisplayPort 1.2 and dual HDMI 1.4. This monitor is best for competitive FPS players who rely on high frame rates and crisp shadow detail to spot opponents in dimly lit maps.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 1920x1080
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 165
- Response time ms 1
- Adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile) 11th
- Below average feature (24th percentile) 24th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A 27" | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 45 | 34 | 32 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 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 | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | Quantum HDR 2000 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q1A 27" | 41.4 | 60.8 | 51.1 | 23.5 | 61.8 | 78.4 | 91.2 | 11.1 |
| 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 U3425WE Compare | 86.6 | 86.8 | 80.8 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 56.7 | 99.8 | 89 |
Usage Scores
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