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.
About This Monitor
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 size 27
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 200
- Response time ms 0.30000001192092896
- Adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
- HDR HDR 10
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | BenQ PD2730S PD2730S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 32 | 57 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 5120x2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | VA | OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | 70.3 | 60.3 | 51.2 | 72.8 | 49.1 | 95 | 67.6 | 94.4 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.8 | 54.4 | 98.7 | 72.8 | 90.3 | 96.2 | 97.9 | 97.6 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.6 | 73.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72 | 88.2 | 99.2 | 97.6 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 63.3 | 97.3 | 86.6 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 88 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 86.5 | 98.2 | 97.4 | 72 | 57 | 99.2 | 97.6 |
| BenQ PD2730S PD2730S Compare | 93.1 | 88.9 | 99.4 | 86.6 | 90.3 | 36.8 | 97.9 | 89.8 |
Usage Scores
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