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Release date: 31 Oct 2018
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ASUS VG278QR review

ASUS VG278QR. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 0.5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°, Viewing angle, vertical: 160°. Built-in speaker(s). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

ASUS VG278QR Gaming Monitor - 27inch, Full HD, 0.5ms*, 165Hz, FreeSync/Adaptive Sync

Designed for intense, fast-paced games, ASUS VG278QR is a 27” Full HD gaming display with an ultra-fast 0.5ms* response time and blazing 165hz refresh rate to give you super-smooth gameplay. VG278QR features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rate. Gamer-centric features like ASUS GamePlus enhances your in-game experience, while GameVisual provides various pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of games.

Lightning-fast 0.5ms* response time with ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blu

r ASUS VG278QR is the fastest in its class, boasting a 0.5ms* response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. This lets you react instantly to what you see onscreen, especially in fast paced games – allowing you to take corners like a pro race car driver, or get that headshot like a seasoned pro. There's also the ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology to make objects in motion look even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive.

Incredible 165hz refresh rate

With an astonishing 165hz refresh rate, fast-moving visuals pose no problem for VG278QR. There's no frustrating lag, so you get the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy and sports titles.

Adaptive-Sync technology for smooth gameplay

VG278QR features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology – it eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates to give you seamless visuals and smooth gameplay.

GameFast Input Technology – because milliseconds count

Input lag on an LCD monitor is typically much lower than a TV, and ASUS VG278QR features GameFast Input Technology to further minimize input lag. This technology provides much faster motion delivery so you'll always be up to speed with in-game action at the precise timing you need to respond as quickly as is needed.

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology

ASUS VG278QR features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey to give you in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with pro-gamer input, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.

Rich connectivity options, a narrow bezel design

ASUS VG278QR has extensive connectivity options, including dual-link DVI-D, DisplayPort 1.2, and HDMI(v1.4) port, so you can hook it up to a wide array of multimedia devices. It has a super-narrow 1cm bezel ideal for an immersive and panoramic gaming setup.

Flicker-Free technology

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other potentially damaging eye ailments when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of blue light. You can access and select four different filter settings onscreen easily through the OSD menu or DisplayWidget UI to find the best one that suits the task at hand.

Ergonomically designed and wall-mountable

ASUS VG278QR is specially designed for long marathon gaming sessions. Its ergonomically-designed stand lets you adjust the tilt, swivel, pivot, and height of the monitor so you always find your ideal viewing position. It can also be VESA wall-mounted to fit in any limited space.

ASUS VG278QR specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
Rotating: False
On/off switch: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 3.2 kg
Height (without stand): 36.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 5 cm
Width (without stand): 61.9 cm
Weight (with stand): 5.6 kg
Height (with stand): 376 mm
Depth (with stand): 211 mm
Width (with stand): 619 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package weight: 8.2 kg
Package height: 458 mm
Package depth: 190 mm
Package width: 700 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC
Stand included: yes

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
Input current: 2.1 A
AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 26.1 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 26 kWh
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Ergonomics

Number of OSD languages: 21
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 33°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -90 - 90°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: -90 - 90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 13 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC type: G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS

Design

Compliance industry standards: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7
Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL , MEPS, RCM, TUV Flicker-free , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, ICES-3, PC recycle
Feet colour: Black
Front bezel colour: Black
Frameless design: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

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

Display

NTSC coverage (typical): 72%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Digital vertical frequency: 40 - 165 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 195 - 195 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.311 x 0.311 mm
SmartResponse: 1 ms
Response time (fast): 0.5 ms
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 160°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: SmartContrast
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 0.5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 400 cd/m²
Panel type: TN
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")
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