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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" Black
The 27-inch IPS panel overclocks to 146Hz with a 1ms MPRT response time and ELMB Sync, which uniquely allows blur reduction and Adaptive-Sync to work together for tear-free, crisp motion. Its 125% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 color coverage, along with 1500:1 contrast and built-in speakers, provide vivid visuals and convenience, often at a budget-friendly price. This monitor best suits competitive FPS and racing gamers who want a large, color-accurate high-refresh display without paying for higher resolutions.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 146 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
58 Overall Score
Price $159
Snapshot
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Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 146 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Dell S2725QC | BenQ MA270U | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 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 | OLED | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 146 | 240 | 480 | 120 | 60 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | - | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | 67.2 | 60.8 | 55.6 | 73.8 | 70.8 | 78 | 55.9 | 4.2 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| BenQ MA270U Compare | 93.6 | 83 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 22.4 | 98.1 | 90.6 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 60.8 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 94.8 | 92.9 | 78.1 |
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