ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ 27" Black 2019
The 27-inch 2560x1440 display achieves a 0.4ms GTG response time and 165Hz refresh rate with G-Sync compatible adaptive sync and ELMB Sync motion blur reduction for sharp, tear-free visuals. Shadow Boost brightens dark scenes without overexposing, and the fully adjustable stand with pivot and VESA mount ensures comfortable, customizable ergonomics. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who prioritize rapid response and motion clarity at 1440p resolution with adaptive sync support.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong feature (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.4 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| HDR | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | - | OLED | QD-OLED | VA | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 165 | 360 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.4000000059604645 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ 27" | 64.1 | 39.8 | 63.9 | 72.2 | 28.4 | 90.3 | 93.2 | 66.9 | 86 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.3 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 0 | 90.3 | 96.1 | 96.8 | 90.9 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.7 | 76.6 | 72.2 | 99.1 | 90.3 | 99.5 | 82 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 31.7 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 0 | 71.8 | 87.5 | 93 | 95.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.5 | 82.3 | 98.3 | 97.3 | 75.5 | 71.8 | 56.2 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.2 | 79.9 | 85.4 | 91.7 | 0 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.2 | 95.5 |
Usage Scores
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