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Release date: 16 Sep 2018
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ASUS MZ27AQL LED display review

ASUS MZ27AQL. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Slim profile. Powerful audio.

Designo MZ27AQL features a frameless panel and slim-profile design, yet delivers powerful audio performance with 3W stereo speakers. Its compact, elegant design and expansive, balanced sound make Designo MZ279HL the perfect addition to any home or office.

Exquisite Ultra-slim, Frameless Design

Designo MZ27AQL fits perfectly into any living space. It has an ultra-slim profile that measures just 7mm at its thinnest point, and its small footprint takes up minimal desktop space. A frameless design provides a stunning viewing experience whether Designo MZ279HL is used alone or in a multi-display setup.

Stunning 178° Wide viewing angles

Designo MZ27AQL features 178° wide-view IPS technology across its horizontal and vertical planes, allowing you to enjoy beautiful visuals from almost any angle.

Incredible audio

Featuring ASUS SonicMaster technology, Designo MZ27AQL delivers incredible audio experiences. Its two 3W stereo speakers reproduce a wide range of sound for exceptionally well-balanced audio with stunning clarity and deep, rich bass.

Dual HDMI for extensive connectivity

ASUS Designo MZ27AQL supports Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolutions and has dual HDMI and D-sub (VGA) inputs to ensure compatibility with a variety of devices including PC/ laptops, Blu-ray disc players, game consoles, and digital cameras to enrich users' entertainment experience.

ASUS blue light filter

Exclusive ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology protects you from harmful blue light. It offers four blue-light filter settings that are easily accessed through the onscreen display menu via the hotkey.

ASUS Flicker-free technology

It's time to say goodbye to those tired, strained eyes. Flicker-Free technology helps reduce onscreen flicker, giving you a more comfortable, movie-marathon-ready environment. It is designed to minimize eyestrain, headaches and eye fatigue when you spend long, countless hours in front of the display.

Splendid™ Video Intelligence technology

The Designo MZ27AQL features ASUS Splendid™ technology that optimizes videos and images by enhancing color brightness, contrast, and sharpness. It features a wide variety of modes, including Reading, Darkroom, Scenery, Standard, Theater, sRGB, Game and Night View.

ASUS MultiFrame Management software

ASUS MultiFrame keeps your desktop neat and organized, helping you manage multiple windows simultaneously.

75Hz refresh rate with ASUS GamePlus

Featuring Adaptive Sync technology suppor with up to 75Hz refresh rate, reducing frustrating lag or motion blur, MZ27AQL allows you to react instantly to what's happening onscreen and enjoy silky-smooth gameplay so you'll get that first strike in.
Moreover, ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology with crosshair, timer FPS counter and display alignment functions gives you in-game enhancements that help you to get more out of game. All functions can easily be accessed via the onscreen display menu. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

Ergonomic Design

Its ergonomically-designed stand lets you adjust the tilt, swivel, and height of the monitor so you always find your ideal viewing position. Also includes a cable clip in the box for cable management, to help declutter the desktop space.

  • 27” WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS monitor with a wide 178° viewing angle
  • Stereo 6W speakers with 5W subwoofer for 2.1 channel audio co-developed by Harmon Kardon and ASUS SonicMaster for a fully immersive audio experience
  • Ultra-slim frameless design and sundial-inspired base with a metallic, icicle gold finish
  • ASUS Eye Care technology with TUV Rheinland-certified flicker-free backlighting and blue light filter minimizes eye fatigue and ergonomic adjustability with tilt, swivel and height adjustment (0~100 mm)
  • Full multi-media connectivity with embedded DisplayPort 1.2 and dual HDMI 1.4 inputs

ASUS MZ27AQL LED display specs

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): G
TV tuner integrated: no
Subwoofer RMS power: 5 W
Built-in subwoofer: yes
On/off switch: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Width (without stand): 61.4 cm
Weight (with stand): 4.7 kg
Height (with stand): 537 mm
Depth (with stand): 267 mm
Width (with stand): 614 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 7.2 kg
Package height: 174 mm
Package depth: 605 mm
Package width: 704 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort
Stand included: yes

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 50 W

Ergonomics

LED indicators: Y
Plug and Play: yes
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -30 - 30°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 10 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
VESA mounting: no

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS, ENERGY STAR

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Feet colour: Grey
Detachable stand: yes
Frameless design: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Business

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 12 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: no
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")