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Release date: Sept. 5, 2017
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ASUS Designo MZ27AQ review

ASUS Designo MZ27AQ. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED. Display: LED. Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Product colour: Black, Grey

Slim profile, Powerful audio

Designo MZ27AQ features a frameless panel and slim-profile design, yet delivers powerful 2.1-channel audio performance with two 6W stereo speakers and an external 5W subwoofer, co-developed with Harman Kardon. Its compact, elegant design and expansive, balanced sound make Designo MZ27AQ the perfect addition to any home or office.

Exquisite ultra-slim, Frameless design

Designo MZ27AQ 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 MZ27AQ is used alone or in a multi-display setup.

Precision to the finest detail

With WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, Designo MZ27AQ displays 77% more pixels than conventional Full HD monitors, offering superior picture quality and sharp imagery for a superbly detailed viewing experience. And, with so much extra screen space, you can work more easily and comfortably with less scrolling and zooming.

Wide viewing angles

Designo MZ27AQ features 178° wide-view technology across its horizontal and vertical planes, allowing you to enjoy beautiful visuals from almost any angle.

Incredible audio

Featuring ASUS SonicMaster technology, co-developed by Harman Kardon, Designo MZ27AQ delivers incredible audio experiences. Its two 6W stereo speakers and a bundled 5W subwoofer reproduce a wide range of sound for exceptionally well-balanced audio with stunning clarity and deep, rich bass.

ASUS AudioWizard optimization

ASUS AudioWizard provides optimized audio settings to suit different types of content. It features four pre-set modes which can be accessed via the onscreen display menu.

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.

Exclusive ASUS features for added versatility

SplendidPlus Video Intelligence technology The Designo MZ27AQ features ASUS SplendidPlus 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. simultaneously.

ASUS GamePlus

The ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey provides in-game enhancements such as a crosshair overlay, an onscreen timer, and a frames-per-second counter. The crosshair overlay offers four crosshair options, so you can select the one that best suits your current game environment. The onscreen timer (positioned on the left of the screen) helps track elapsed game time while the fps counter tells you how smoothly the game is running. 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.

ASUS Designo MZ27AQ specs

Other Features

No flickering: yes
TV tuner integrated: no
Subwoofer RMS power: 5 W
On/off switch: yes
Display: LED
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (with stand): 4.3 kg
Height (with stand): 433 mm
Depth (with stand): 225 mm
Width (with stand): 614 mm

Operational Conditions

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

Packaging Data

Package weight: 6.8 kg
Package height: 515 mm
Package depth: 150 mm
Package width: 703 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: DisplayPort,HDMI

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): 50 W

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 22°
Tiltable: True
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, RCM, TUV, eStandby
Feet colour: Grey
Product colour: Black, Grey

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

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 outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
DVI port: no
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 cm
Vertical scan range: 40 - 60 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 30 - 90 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.233 x 0.233 mm
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: 4:3,16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA),720 x 400,800 x 600 (SVGA),832 x 624,1024 x 768 (XGA),1152 x 864 (XGA+),1280 x 1024 (SXGA),1280 x 800 (WXGA),1280 x 960,1360 x 768 (WXGA),1366 Ñ… 768,1440 x 900 (WXGA+),1600 x 1200 (UXGA),1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),1920 x 1080 (HD 1080),2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
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")