ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026
A 200Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time on a 27-inch IPS panel make this monitor ideal for competitive gaming where motion clarity matters most. Its FreeSync Premium support and 99% sRGB coverage deliver smooth, color-accurate gameplay without breaking budget expectations. Best for esports players or entry-level gamers who prioritize high frame rates over resolution or HDR peak brightness.
Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 200 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR 10
64 Overall Score
Price $140
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
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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 | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | HDR 10 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 17 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | MSI MAG MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 | Samsung Odyssey G7 G70F | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | SANSUI 27 inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 180 | 240 | 180 | 120 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR10 | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | 70.4 | 60.8 | 51.1 | 72.7 | 49.3 | 95.1 | 67.7 | 11.2 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.7 | 73.9 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 97.9 | 96 |
| MSI MAG MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 Compare | 70.8 | 63.8 | 75.5 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 98.3 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G70F Compare | 87.4 | 16.2 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 59 | 81.5 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64.8 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 72.3 | 44.7 | 87.8 | 99.4 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93 | 16.2 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 85.6 | 77.6 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $140
Best Buy 1 offers From $140
Amazon 1 offers From $190
Newegg 1 offers From $324
Price History
Usage Scores
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