ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" BLACK 2021
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average color (19th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (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 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | 18.6 | 15.1 | 51.9 | 23.2 | 58.6 | 78.1 | 58.2 | 90.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 75.2 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
Usage Scores
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