ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" Black 2025
The 27-inch IPS panel overclocks to 146Hz with a 1ms MPRT response time and ELMB Sync, which uniquely allows blur reduction and Adaptive-Sync to work together for tear-free, crisp motion. Its 125% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 color coverage, along with 1500:1 contrast and built-in speakers, provide vivid visuals and convenience, often at a budget-friendly price. This monitor best suits competitive FPS and racing gamers who want a large, color-accurate high-refresh display without paying for higher resolutions.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 146 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
66 Overall Score
Price CA$233
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong color (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong feature (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong ergonomic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
What owners think
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 | 146 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34.13999938964844 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | WOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 146 | 480 | 360 | 500 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR 10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | 72.4 | 60.7 | 51.1 | 72.2 | 65.5 | 75 | 49.4 | 45.7 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.4 | 63.7 | 76.4 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 99.7 | 97.9 | 99.5 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.7 | 76.4 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 99.5 | 81.8 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.3 | 63.7 | 76.4 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 97.9 | 73.9 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.2 | 86.8 | 80.7 | 97.3 | 90.3 | 56.3 | 99.8 | 86.1 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 Compare | 99.6 | 85 | 76.4 | 86.1 | 90.3 | 99.3 | 95.2 | 74.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$233
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$233
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$240
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