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.
About This Monitor
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 size 27
- Resolution 3840 x 2160 (4K)
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 160
- Response time ms 1
- Adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
- HDR HDR10
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong color (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong performance (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average social proof (6th percentile) 6th
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 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3440x1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560x1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 160 | 240 | 240 | 500 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A 27" | 79.2 | 47.4 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 49.3 | 76.8 | 68 | 5.8 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B Compare | 81.4 | 68.6 | 85.4 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 87.8 | 97.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 96 | 63.4 | 97.3 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 82.6 | 83.9 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 98 | 63.4 | 76.4 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 97.8 | 71.2 |
| Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch Compare | 98.4 | 79.6 | 85.4 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 87.3 | 86.6 | 80.6 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 57 | 93 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
