ASUS VY279HE-W 27" White

The ASUS VY279HE-W scores 27.6 out of 100 in our database, dragged down by 250 nits brightness, a single HDMI port, and 1080p on a 27-inch panel. The 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT are the only specs that stand out, landing it at the 66th percentile for performance. At $389 to $399 for a 2-pack, it's a budget office solution and not much more.

The 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time put this at the 66th percentile for performance, which sounds better than it is. In practice, 75Hz is a small step up from the standard 60Hz office panel, and the 1ms figure is MPRT, not true gray-to-gray. FreeSync support helps smooth things out, but with only 1080p resolution on a 27-inch screen, you're getting roughly 81 pixels per inch. Text looks okay, but it's not sharp by modern standards.

The 250 nits brightness is a real limitation. That's fine for a dim office, but in a bright room or near a window, you'll be squinting. The 16.7 million colors claim is just marketing speak for a standard 8-bit panel, and the 16th percentile color ranking confirms this isn't a display for photo editing or design work. The 54th percentile display score is middle of the pack, which feels about right for a budget IPS panel.

Stacked against the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B or the Samsung Odyssey G60SD, this ASUS looks like it's from a different decade. Those competitors offer higher refresh rates, better panels, and modern connectivity. The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 and Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA are in a completely different league for color and contrast, though they cost significantly more. The BenQ DesignVue PD3225U is the closest philosophical match as a productivity monitor, but it offers 4K resolution and far better color accuracy. The ASUS wins on price per screen in the 2-pack bundle, and that's about it. If you need two basic monitors for office work and don't care about gaming or color, this is a budget option. For anything else, every competitor here is meaningfully better.

The US pricing of $389 to $399 for a 2-pack bundle is the only way this makes any sense. That's roughly $195 to $200 per monitor, which is reasonable for a basic 27-inch IPS office display. But the single-unit MXN 14,950 price in Mexico is a much harder sell for what you're getting. The 13th percentile social proof ranking means almost nobody is buying or reviewing this thing, so you're taking a bit of a leap of faith either way. At the bundle price, it's a decent deal for outfitting a small office. At anything close to full retail for a single unit, you're overpaying for a monitor with 2015-era connectivity.

The ASUS VY279HE-W scores 27.6 out of 100 in our database, which lands it in the bottom third of monitors we've tested. The headline numbers tell the story: a 27-inch 1080p IPS panel at 75Hz with 250 nits of brightness. That's a fine combo for spreadsheets and email, but it's not going to impress anyone who cares about gaming or color work. The 66th percentile performance score is the one bright spot, mostly carried by that 1ms MPRT response time.

And then there's the connectivity situation. One HDMI port and a VGA input. VGA. In a monitor being sold in 2025. The 22nd percentile connectivity ranking is generous if anything. This is a basic office monitor wearing a slightly sporty outfit, and the 3 out of 5 customer rating from just 3 reviews suggests buyers aren't exactly thrilled either.

Skip this if you care about brightness, color, or connectivity. The 250 nits max brightness is a dealbreaker for bright rooms, and the 16th percentile color ranking means any visual work will be frustrating. The single HDMI port plus VGA is a 22nd percentile connectivity score, so multi-device setups are out. Gamers should also look elsewhere, the 75Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution won't satisfy anyone used to modern gaming displays. And with only 3 customer reviews averaging 3 out of 5, there's not much social proof to reassure you this is a safe bet.

The ASUS VY279HE-W is a basic office monitor with a couple of gaming-adjacent features bolted on. The 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync are nice touches, but the 250 nits brightness, single HDMI port, and 1080p resolution on a 27-inch panel hold it back. The 27.6 total score reflects a product that does the bare minimum competently but doesn't excel at anything. If you can grab the 2-pack bundle at $389 to $399 and just need screens for email and documents, it's a reasonable purchase. If you want a monitor for gaming, entertainment, or any kind of visual work, look elsewhere.