ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" BLACK 2026
The 200Hz Fast IPS panel with a 0.3ms response time and ELMB SYNC technology eliminates ghosting and tearing for exceptionally sharp motion clarity. It offers broad VRR support with both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium compatibility, plus convenient mouse-driven settings via DisplayWidget Center. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers who prioritize fluid 200Hz motion and low input lag over higher resolution.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 200 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR 10
75 Overall Score
Price €270
Snapshot
What owners think
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Based on 8 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 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | HDR 10 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 240 | 360 | 165 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | 73.8 | 61.1 | 55.6 | 74.1 | 55.7 | 95.9 | 71.7 | 95.5 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.6 | 79.3 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.4 | 46.7 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.8 | 95.5 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 83.3 | 56.1 | 99.1 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 97 | 98.5 | 85.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 71.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.9 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.3 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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