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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A 27" Black 2023
The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on a 27-inch QHD IPS panel deliver fluid motion clarity for fast-paced gaming. Its 130% sRGB coverage provides decent color vibrancy for an entry-level display, though the 250-nit brightness limits HDR impact. This monitor is best for competitive gamers on a budget who prioritize high refresh rates over peak luminance or color-critical accuracy.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
79 Overall Score
Price $170
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong performance (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read▼3
Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 130% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 35 |
| Weight | 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A 27" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 180 | 280 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A 27" | 59.4 | 50 | 72.6 | 74.2 | 74.7 | 67.1 | 84.7 | 71.7 | 95.5 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.6 | 79.3 | 87.5 | 95.8 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 95.8 | 72.2 | 90 | 74.2 | 74.7 | 91.9 | 84.7 | 98.5 | 85.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.9 | 79.3 | 74.2 | 95.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 77.2 | 79.6 | 90 | 74.2 | 95.8 | 91.9 | 46.2 | 89.9 | 95.5 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 88.9 | 79.6 | 76.7 | 92.5 | 46.2 | 91.9 | 89.5 | 99.2 | 81.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Amazon 2 offers From $170
Newegg 3 offers From $200
B&H Photo 1 offer From $250
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