ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" BLACK 2021

★★★★★ 4.5 (309)

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.

Screen 27
Resolution 1920x1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 165 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" BLACK 2021 monitor
58 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
  • Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th

Cons

  • Below average compact (16th percentile)
  • Below average color (18th percentile)
  • Below average feature (23th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
82/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 13 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '23: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 3.0★ · 1 review1221211111Q4 '21Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 18
Portability 15.9
Display 51.1
Feature 23.1
User Sentiment 59.5
Ergonomic 90.3
Performance 77.5
Connectivity 57.8
Social Proof 90.6

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 32GX850A-B Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Dell UltraSharp U4025QW MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW
Screen Size 27 32 57 39.70000076293945 27 34
Resolution 1920x1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 2160 5120 x 2160 3840x2160 3440x1440
Panel Type IPS OLED VA IPS OLED QD-OLED
Refresh Rate 165 165 240 120 240 240
Response Time Ms 1 0.029999999329447746 1 5 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746
Adaptive Sync G-Sync Compatible FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro Adaptive-Sync G-Sync Compatible FreeSync Premium Pro
Hdr - DisplayHDR True Black 400 HDR10+ DisplayHDR 600 DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureUser SentimentErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" 1815.951.123.159.590.377.557.890.6
LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare 80.555.198.885.975.790.396.19899.5
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare 99.43299.797.307287.393.195.4
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare 97.682.498.397.375.77255.999.398.3
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare 95.863.997.385.975.790.397.981.975.4
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare 98.38085.391.6090.397.995.395.4

Usage Scores

Overall (58.1)Gaming (55.1)Office (64.7)Creative (38.9)Portable (5.7)Professional (46.6)Entertainment (43.5)

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