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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" Black 2025

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8)

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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" Black 2025 monitor
66 Overall Score
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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

Performance Percentiles

Color 73.1
Portability 61.1
Display 51.3
Feature 72.6
Ergonomic 66.1
Performance 75.4
Connectivity 50.8
Social Proof 46.4

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 MAG MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 Dell S S2725QC Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D BenQ DesignVue PD2706U
Screen Size 27 27 26.5 27 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 2560 x 1440 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Panel Type IPS IPS QD-OLED IPS IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 146 180 240 120 144 60
Response Time Ms 1 1 0.029999999329447746 8 1 5
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium -
Hdr HDR Ready DisplayHDR 400 HDR HDR HDR10+ HDR10
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" 73.161.151.372.666.175.450.846.4
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare 94.77488.472.690.682.69898.4
MSI MAG MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 Compare 70.964.175.786.590.697.982.498.4
Dell S S2725QC Compare 7482.488.472.672.444.387.999.5
Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare 92.761.188.472.690.67491.278.6
BenQ DesignVue PD2706U Compare 88.886.988.486.590.622.493.273.5

Price

Value & Pricing

From $149 4 offers across 3 retailers
Amazon 1 offers From $149
Newegg 2 offers From $159
Best Buy 1 offers From $162

Price History

$145 $150 $155 $160 $165 $170 May 21Jun 2Jun 8Jun 11 $159

Usage Scores

Overall (66.4)Gaming (60.5)Office (60.3)Creative (57.3)Portable (15.9)Professional (64.2)Entertainment (52.4)

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