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
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong feature (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong color (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
What owners think
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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 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | 71.7 | 61.2 | 53.6 | 73.2 | 52.3 | 95.5 | 69.5 | 95.5 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.7 | 86.7 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.2 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 81.7 | 63.8 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.8 | 98.3 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.8 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 82.3 | 68.5 | 99 | 86.7 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £282
We started tracking prices for this product on May 3, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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