ASUS TUF Gaming 27" Black
The 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms ELMB response time on its 27-inch VA panel deliver sharp, tear-free motion clarity for fast-paced games. Shadow Boost effectively reveals detail in dark scenes without washing out brighter areas, while broad Adaptive-Sync support covers both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs. This monitor is best for competitive gamers on a budget who prioritize high frame rate smoothness over higher resolution or color-critical work.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 165 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
59 Overall Score
Price $140
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong performance (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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 | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 85% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Power | 25 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 180 | 120 | 240 | 160 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming 27" | 61.6 | 49.6 | 45.6 | 24.1 | 52.1 | 79.5 | 69.3 | 98.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 95.2 | 73.2 | 89 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 83.6 | 98.3 | 81.3 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 75 | 81.4 | 89 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 45.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92 | 61.2 | 70.6 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 94.3 | 92.1 | 78.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 86.2 | 81.4 | 89 | 86.6 | 91.1 | 77.4 | 88.8 | 72.2 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED Compare | 77.1 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 86.6 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 83.4 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $140
Newegg 2 offers From $140
Amazon 1 offer From $180
Price History
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