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ASUS VZ27AQ computer monitor review

ASUS VZ27AQ. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad 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). Product colour: Black, Gold

- Stylish ultra-slim profile is only 7mm thin - Frameless design suitable for multi-display use - IPS technology with stunningly wide 178° viewing angles - ASUS Eye Care monitors feature TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience

Exquisite ultra-slim, frameless design


ASUS VZ27AQ has a space-saving design with an ultra-slim profile that measures a mere 7mm at its thinnest point. Its frameless design makes it perfect for almost-seamless multi-display setups that give you an even greater degree of immersion. An advanced high-performance IPS panel gives you an astonishing 80,000,000:1 contrast ratio and wide 178° viewing angles. In addition, ASUS Eye Care technology ensures a comfortable viewing experience.

Ultra-slim 7mm profile


VZ27AQ takes up very little desktop space and fits well in any setting, its ultra-slim profile measures just 7mm at its thinnest point.

See better with WQHD resolution


Prepare to be amazed as you experience exceptional 2560 x 1440 resolution visuals with the VZ27AQ. With its 27” WQHD display, VZ27AQ gives you 25% sharper images and up to 77% more onscreen space than a similarly sized Full HD display – allowing you the freedom to spread out your various desktop windows.

Perfect for multi-display setups


Whether you're playing games, watching a movie, or getting some work done, VZ27AQ's frameless design means two or three monitor setups are virtually seamless, giving you a panoramic display for an even greater degree of immersion.

Protect your eyes with ASUS Eye Care technology


The TÜV 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. VZ27AQ has undergone stringent performance tests and has been certified by TÜV 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. VZ27AQ features TÜV 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.

Check your Eyes anytime!


EyeCheck* function provides 3 different patterns for user via a monitor hotkey to check short-sightedness or long-sightedness by Snellen Chart, astigmatism by Radial chart and macular degeneration using Amsler Grid.

Wide 178° viewing angles


VZ27AQ has an advanced high-performance IPS panel that provides an astonishing 80,000,000:1 contrast ratio and wide 178°viewing angles. This LED-backlit display covers the entire sRGB color space — ensuring extremely accurate color reproduction for professional-grade photo and video editing, or for home entertainment.

ASUS VZ27AQ computer monitor specs

Other Features

Display: LED

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.26 kg
Height (without stand): 36.8 cm
Depth (without stand): 3.66 cm
Width (without stand): 61.3 cm
Height (with stand): 440.8 mm
Depth (with stand): 210 mm
Width (with stand): 612.7 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 5.29 kg
Cables included: AC, Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA

Power

Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 40 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 22°
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes

Performance

AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Design

Certification: Energy Star®, CB, CCC, CE, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSB, RoHS, TCO7.0, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7), TUV Flicker-free
Product colour: Black, Gold

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 3 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
PC Audio in: yes
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
DVI port: no
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity: 1
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

Digital vertical frequency: 49 - 76 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 29 - 130 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.233 x 0.233 mm
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
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): 250 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")