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 (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average portability (16th percentile)
- Below average color (18th 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 32GX850A-B | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 34.13999938964844 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 165 | 500 | 165 | 120 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | 17.9 | 16 | 51 | 23 | 60.5 | 77.3 | 57.8 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.5 | 55.3 | 98.8 | 71.9 | 76.4 | 96 | 98.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.4 | 64.2 | 76.3 | 71.9 | 96.2 | 99.9 | 98.1 | 78.2 |
| MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 55.3 | 98.8 | 91.5 | 0 | 96 | 81.9 | 86 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.2 | 87 | 80.6 | 97.2 | 0 | 55.7 | 99.8 | 86 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.1 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 85.8 | 76.4 | 75.1 | 87.7 | 73.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $229
Price History
Usage Scores
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