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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
76 Overall Score
Price CA$240
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
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" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 34.13999938964844 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | WOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 480 | 165 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | 70.4 | 61.1 | 51.3 | 72.6 | 49.3 | 95 | 67.8 | 98.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.9 | 64.1 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 99 | 55.2 | 98.8 | 92 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 82.4 | 86.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91 | 44.7 | 76.6 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.7 | 86.9 | 80.9 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 56.3 | 99.8 | 86.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G Compare | 99.7 | 85.1 | 76.6 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 74.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$240
Bestbuy.ca 1 offers From CA$240
Jun 6, 2026 CA$240
Usage Scores
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