ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026
A 200Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time on a 27-inch IPS panel make this monitor ideal for competitive gaming where motion clarity matters most. Its FreeSync Premium support and 99% sRGB coverage deliver smooth, color-accurate gameplay without breaking budget expectations. Best for esports players or entry-level gamers who prioritize high frame rates over resolution or HDR peak brightness.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 200 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR 10
64 Overall Score
Price €287
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | HDR 10 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 240 | 180 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 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 VG279Q5A 27" | 70.4 | 60.8 | 51.1 | 72.7 | 49.3 | 95.1 | 67.7 | 11.2 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 68.6 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.7 | 73.9 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 97.9 | 96 |
| 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 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From €287
Amazon.it 1 offers From €287
May 3, 2026 €287
Usage Scores
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