ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 27" Black 2021
A 27-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS panel with a 170Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT response, and G-Sync Compatible support ensures sharp, tear-free gaming, enhanced by ELMB technology that eliminates ghosting. It covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color space and includes a flicker-free, low blue light certified panel with an ergonomic tilt and swivel stand for extended comfort. Competitive gamers playing fast-paced shooters will benefit from the 170Hz panel and ELMB, while its 95% DCI-P3 coverage serves entry-level content creators.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong performance (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong color (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 170 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 130% sRGB / DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Power | 35 |
| Weight | 5.4 kg / 11.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 27" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 170 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 27" | 80.1 | 48.8 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 28.1 | 62.2 | 80.3 | 67 | 83 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $229
Newegg 1 offer From $398
Price History
Usage Scores
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