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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 CA$184
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong color (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong ergonomic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
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 | 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" | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS | OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 146 | 500 | 180 | 165 | 120 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A 27" | 72.2 | 61 | 51 | 71.9 | 65.8 | 74.4 | 49.1 | 46.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.3 | 64 | 76.3 | 71.9 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 98.1 | 78.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.6 | 74.1 | 88.1 | 71.9 | 90.3 | 81.8 | 98.1 | 99.5 |
| MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 55.2 | 98.8 | 91.5 | 90.3 | 96 | 81.9 | 90.7 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.1 | 82.5 | 88.1 | 71.9 | 90.3 | 43.6 | 87.7 | 95.5 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.1 | 82.5 | 88.1 | 85.8 | 90.3 | 74.9 | 87.7 | 73.4 |
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