ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026
The 200Hz Fast IPS panel with a 0.3ms response time and ELMB SYNC technology eliminates ghosting and tearing for exceptionally sharp motion clarity. It offers broad VRR support with both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium compatibility, plus convenient mouse-driven settings via DisplayWidget Center. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers who prioritize fluid 200Hz motion and low input lag over higher resolution.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q2 2026100/100
All five reviews are highly positive, praising the monitor's usability, resolution, gaming performance, color accuracy, and eye comfort.
- Excellent usability, resolution, and technology
- Great for gaming, smooth and beautiful graphics
- Vibrant color accuracy and balanced brightness, easy on eyes
- Highly recommended, good value for casual and hardcore gamers
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers praised the monitor's quality, color, and fast performance, enhancing their gaming experience.
- Excellent product quality and color accuracy.
- Fast loading and responsive for gaming.
- Good value and easy assembly.
- Boosts gaming enjoyment and performance.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (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" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | BenQ MA270U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 240 | 480 | 280 | 120 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | - |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | 73.4 | 60.8 | 55.6 | 73.8 | 55 | 95.9 | 71.1 | 95.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.6 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| BenQ MA270U Compare | 93.6 | 83 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 22.4 | 98.1 | 90.6 |
