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Release date: 22 Jul 2017
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ASUS VC279H-W review

ASUS VC279H-W. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LED. Display: 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). VESA mounting. Product colour: White

Exclusive GamePlus function

hotkey to enable OSD crosshair and timer functions. Select from four different crosshair to suit your gaming environment, and keep track of spawn and build times with the on-screen timer. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

Vivid, lifelike visuals

The latest IPS technology with 178。Wide-view angles

VC239 series feature with In-Plane Switching technology panel with a 178° wide-view angle that minimizes color shift on both horizontal and vertical planes to ensure quality visuals from almost any direction.

80,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio

With ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) of 80,000,000:1 and 250cd/m² brightness, VC279H augments display contrast and sharpness by adjusting backlighting luminance to achieve the deepest blacks and brightest whites for truly lifelike visuals.

ASUS-exclusive VividPixel Technology

The VividPixel Technology enhances outline, sharpness, and color saturation of images and videos to deliver high-quality visual experience.

Monitor without VividPixel

- Image quality mainly depends on panel itself - Blur happens if original quality of an image is bad - Usually people don't notice this detail because no comparison was made

VC series - In-Plane Switching technology panel incorporated with VividPixel

- In-Plane Switching technology panel known for its excellent image quality - VividPixel default at 25 automatically fine-tunes image quality - See more differences by choosing among 5 options in VividPixel setting

Ultra-low Blue Light Monitor

The TÃœV Rheinland-certified ASUS Blue Light Filter protects you from harmful blue light, and you can easily access its four different filter settings via a hotkey. VC279H has undergone stringent performance tests and has been certified by TÃœV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.

Flicker-free Technology

It's time to say goodbye to those tired, strained eyes. VC279H features TÃœV Rheinland-certified ASUS Flicker-Free technology to reduce flicker for a comfortable viewing experience. This technology helps minimize instances of eyestrain and other damaging ailments, especially when you spend long, countless hours in front of a display watching favorite videos.

QuickFit Virtual Scale for true what you see is what you get

ASUS includes its exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale feature with the VC279H, allowing you to preview photos and documents on-screen in their actual size prior to printing. It can be activated via a monitor hotkey, and serves as a highly useful guide to accurately view and edit photos in their native size.

  • In-Plane Switching technology panel with LED backlight in frameless & Slim design
  • ASUS Eye Care monitors feature TÃœV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience
  • Embedded wall mount hole for multiple using scenario

ASUS VC279H-W specs

Other Features

Ethernet LAN: False
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
Display: LED
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.4 kg
Height (without stand): 37.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 4.65 cm
Width (without stand): 62.3 cm
Height (with stand): 442 mm
Depth (with stand): 200 mm
Width (with stand): 622.6 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -30 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package weight: 6.35 kg
Package height: 512 mm
Package depth: 164 mm
Package width: 692 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DVI, HDMI, VGA

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 20.15 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 200 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Performance

AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, C-Tick, CU, EPEAT () by region , ErP, FCC, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, TUV
Product colour: White

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 3 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
HDMI ports quantity: 1
DVI-D ports quantity: 1
DVI port: yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity: 1

Display

Digital vertical frequency: 56 - 76 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 80 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.311 x 0.311 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 80000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")

Network

Bluetooth: False
Wi-Fi: False