ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQZ1A 27" Black
The 27-inch 2560×1440 IPS panel runs at 170Hz with 1ms response and G-SYNC, backed by ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur for ghost-free motion. Its 96% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10 provide vivid color, and Shadow Boost brightens dark details without overexposing highlights. This monitor suits esports players and console gamers who want a responsive 1440p display with 120Hz VRR on Xbox Series X and 60Hz output on PS5.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 170 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR HDR10
61 Overall Score
Price $236
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong display (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong color (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
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, 96% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQZ1A 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 | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQZ1A 27" | 65.3 | 15.1 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 49.3 | 80.3 | 58.3 | 35.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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