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 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
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 | 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 45GX950A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 32 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 5120 x 2160 | DUHD | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | 18.1 | 15.9 | 51.2 | 23.2 | 59.6 | 90.3 | 77.7 | 57.8 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 0 | 90.3 | 96.1 | 96.9 | 90.8 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.1 | 74 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 0 | 90.3 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 95.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.4 | 98.3 | 97.3 | 75.9 | 71.9 | 56.1 | 99.3 | 98.3 |
| MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED Compare | 97.9 | 55 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 0 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 81.9 | 90.8 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.3 | 91.7 | 0 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.4 |
Usage Scores
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