ASUS Eye Care Gaming Monitor VY279HGR 27" Black 2024
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A 27-inch 120Hz IPS monitor with genuinely useful eye care features at a price that's tough to beat. Skip it if you need color accuracy or more than one input.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 120Hz IPS panel at a budget price 72nd
- Eye Care Plus tech actually helps with long sessions 70th
- Adaptive-Sync works without drama
- VESA mount support if the stand annoys you
Cons
- Only one HDMI port, no DisplayPort
- Color accuracy is mediocre out of the box
- Stand is basic tilt-only
- 250 nits won't fight bright rooms
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202684/100
Buyers in this period praised the monitor's color quality, glare-free screen, and value for the price. One noted the 120Hz refresh rate, while another wished for DisplayPort support.
- Color quality and glare-free screen praised.
- Good value for the price, easy picture setup.
- 120Hz refresh rate available, exceeding initial expectations.
- Lacks DisplayPort, only HDMI and VGA inputs.
- Q1 202672/100
Buyers in this period generally found the monitor good value, with solid colors and 120Hz refresh, though some noted color quality issues, false advertising on refresh rate, and one reported a warranty problem.
- Multiple buyers praised the monitor's price, size, and color quality, calling it a solid budget option.
- Some appreciated the 120Hz refresh, but one buyer felt the advertised 120Hz was misleading since it only reaches 119.98Hz overclocked.
- One buyer reported the monitor stopped working shortly after purchase and had warranty issues, while another noted poor color quality.
- Several mentioned easy setup, multiple display ports, and a mounting hole feature for a mini PC, adding to convenience.
Based on 32 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
The 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time make motion look clean, and Adaptive-Sync keeps things tear-free without much fuss. Our database puts overall performance around the 70th percentile, which is solid for this price bracket. The 250-nit brightness is fine for indoor use but nothing special. What surprised us is how usable this feels for everyday scrolling and light gaming despite the modest spec sheet.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 21 |
| Weight | 4.1 kg / 8.9 lbs |
vs Competition
The Dell S2725QC is the obvious step up if you want 4K and better color, but it costs noticeably more. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx gives you 1440p and a higher refresh rate for a bit more cash, which is the smarter buy if you're serious about gaming. The HP OMEN 27qs G2 and Gigabyte M27UP SA are both better performers but overkill for casual use. For pure budget value, the ASUS holds its own against all of them.
| Spec | ASUS Eye Care Gaming Monitor VY279HGR 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Apple Studio Display XDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | - |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Eye Care Gaming Monitor VY279HGR 27" | 37.5 | 28.2 | 54.2 | 21 | 47.5 | 70.2 | 22.2 | 71.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 77.1 | 99.7 | 96.2 | 90.6 | 96.5 | 97.1 | 95.2 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 58.6 | 79 | 84.7 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 81.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.1 | 40.6 | 79 | 69.5 | 90.6 | 99.5 | 87.8 | 95.2 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 77.1 | 98.7 | 96.2 | 90.6 | 56.4 | 99.3 | 95.2 |
| Apple Studio Display XDR Compare | 99.7 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 94.3 | 66.5 | 56.4 | 90.3 | 67.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At USD 108 to USD 130, this monitor is a steal if you catch it at the low end. The best deal in our data is at Memory Express, so check there first if you're in Canada, where prices run CAD 160 to CAD 180. For a 27-inch 120Hz IPS panel with decent eye care features, that's hard to argue with. Just know you're paying for refresh rate and size, not color depth or ports.
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Overview
The ASUS VY279HGR is a budget 27-inch gaming monitor that gets the basics right and skips the rest. You get a 1080p IPS panel at 120Hz with Adaptive-Sync, which is plenty smooth for casual gaming and daily work. The eye care features are the real hook here, especially if you stare at a screen all day. Just don't expect premium color or connectivity.
Common Questions
Q: Does this monitor work with a PS5 or Xbox Series X?
Yes, via HDMI. You'll get 1080p at 120Hz, which is fine for most games. Just don't expect 4K or HDR, this panel isn't built for that.
Q: Is the stand any good?
It's basic tilt-only. If you want height adjustment or rotation, grab a VESA mount. The 100x100 pattern makes that easy.
Q: Can I use this for photo editing?
Not really. The 99% sRGB coverage sounds nice, but the default color modes are off and the panel is only 8-bit. Get a Dell UltraSharp or similar if color matters.
Who Should Skip This
If you're doing color-critical work like photo editing or design, this isn't your monitor. The color accuracy is a weak spot and the default modes need serious tweaking. Go grab a Dell UltraSharp or a BenQ designer panel instead. Also skip it if you need multiple inputs, one HDMI port is all you get.
Verdict
If you need a cheap, big, smooth monitor for everyday use and light gaming, the VY279HGR is an easy yes. It's not a color-accurate panel and the single HDMI port is annoying, but at this price those are fair trade-offs. Buy it for the eye care features and 120Hz smoothness, not for photo editing or a multi-monitor setup.
