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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A 27" Black 2025
A 300Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time on a Fast IPS panel give competitive gamers a decisive edge in motion clarity and input lag. ELMB Sync uniquely combines blur reduction with adaptive sync to eliminate ghosting without sacrificing tear-free gameplay. This monitor is best for esports enthusiasts and first-person shooter players who prioritize speed and sharp motion over 4K resolution or HDR brightness.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 300 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
72 Overall Score
Price $198
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong color (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 33 |
| Weight | 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A 27" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 300 | 240 | 165 | 280 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A 27" | 78 | 82.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 62.2 | 95.7 | 87.9 | 31 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.3 | 55.2 | 99 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 98.2 | 85.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 86.8 | 82.2 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 90.5 | 87.8 | 99 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $198
Newegg 2 offers From $198
Amazon 1 offer From $289
B&H Photo 1 offer From $299
Price History
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