ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" BLACK 2021
The 165Hz IPS panel with 1ms MPRT via ASUS ELMB and G-Sync Compatible VRR virtually eliminates ghosting and tearing for fluid competitive gaming. Its fully adjustable stand provides height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, while Shadow Boost enhances dark-scene visibility without overexposing bright areas. This monitor is best for budget-conscious competitive gamers seeking a 1080p high-refresh display with strong motion clarity and ergonomic flexibility.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile)
- Below average color (19th percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Weight | 5.6 kg / 12.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560x1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | WOLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 180 | 160 | 240 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | 18.6 | 16.2 | 51.2 | 23.5 | 59.6 | 78.4 | 59.1 | 91 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.7 | 73.8 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 0 | 82.8 | 97.9 | 98.5 |
| MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M Compare | 96.6 | 79.8 | 88.4 | 86.5 | 75.7 | 91.2 | 95.3 | 69.3 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 87.2 | 82.3 | 73.5 | 92 | 47.6 | 87.9 | 98.9 | 82.2 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G Compare | 99.6 | 85 | 76.4 | 86.5 | 0 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 74.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE Compare | 97.4 | 79.8 | 88.4 | 86.5 | 39.6 | 56.7 | 91.2 | 76.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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