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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" Black 2025
The 27-inch IPS panel overclocks to 146Hz with a 1ms MPRT response time and ELMB Sync, which uniquely allows blur reduction and Adaptive-Sync to work together for tear-free, crisp motion. Its 125% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 color coverage, along with 1500:1 contrast and built-in speakers, provide vivid visuals and convenience, often at a budget-friendly price. This monitor best suits competitive FPS and racing gamers who want a large, color-accurate high-refresh display without paying for higher resolutions.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 146 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
66 Overall Score
Price £198
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong color (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong ergonomic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 146 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G | Dell S S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560x1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | WOLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 146 | 180 | 160 | 240 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | 73.1 | 61.1 | 51.3 | 72.6 | 66.1 | 75.4 | 50.8 | 46.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.7 | 74 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 82.6 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M Compare | 96.6 | 80 | 88.4 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 91.1 | 95.3 | 70.1 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 87.2 | 82.4 | 73.7 | 92 | 90.6 | 87.7 | 99 | 82.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G Compare | 99.7 | 85.1 | 76.6 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 74.8 |
| Dell S S2725QC Compare | 74 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 72.4 | 44.3 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £198
Amazon.co.uk 1 offers From £198
May 25, 2026 £198
Usage Scores
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