ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" BLACK 2021
The 165Hz IPS panel with 1ms MPRT via ASUS ELMB and G-Sync Compatible VRR virtually eliminates ghosting and tearing for fluid competitive gaming. Its fully adjustable stand provides height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, while Shadow Boost enhances dark-scene visibility without overexposing bright areas. This monitor is best for budget-conscious competitive gamers seeking a 1080p high-refresh display with strong motion clarity and ergonomic flexibility.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile)
- Below average color (18th percentile)
- Below average feature (23th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed 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 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Weight | 5.6 kg / 12.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560x1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS | VA | WOLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 360 | 180 | 240 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QR 27" | 18.4 | 16 | 51.3 | 23.3 | 59.4 | 78 | 58.6 | 90.9 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 99.1 | 99.5 | 82.2 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.6 | 73.9 | 88.4 | 72.4 | 0 | 82.4 | 98 | 98.4 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 87.1 | 82.4 | 73.7 | 91.8 | 47.4 | 87.6 | 99 | 82.2 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G Compare | 99.6 | 85 | 76.6 | 86.3 | 0 | 99.3 | 95.3 | 74.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE Compare | 97.3 | 79.9 | 88.4 | 86.3 | 39.3 | 56.2 | 91.2 | 78.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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