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Release date: Dec. 7, 2023
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QL3A computer monitor review

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QL3A. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LCD, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

The 27-inch TUF Gaming VG279QL3A Full HD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel for 180 Hz gaming. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur and AMD FreeSyncâ„¢ Premium, G-SYNC compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming. In addition, it meets VESA DisplayHDRâ„¢ 400 standards and has a 125% sRGB color gamut to offer exceptional colors and contrast.

GAMING KEY SPEC

180HZ REFRESH RATE AND 1MS (GTG) RESPONSE TIME


With 180Hz refresh rate decimates lag and motion blur to give you the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This ultrafast refresh rate lets you play at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what's onscreen — so you'll get that first strike in.

GAMING KEY SPEC

ADAPTIVE-SYNC


AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA VESA AdaptiveSync technology ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.

COLOR PERFORMANCE

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE


TUF Gaming VG279QL3A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.

EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR (ELMB)


ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology provides a 1 ms GTG response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. It makes moving objects appear even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive.

EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

VARIABLE OVERDRIVE


Integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive technology allows the display to dynamically alter its overdrive setting as frame rates fluctuate, ensuring optimal results for any game. You choose how strong you want the overall effect to be, then let the monitor take it from there.

INTUITIVE CONTROLS


DisplayWidget Center software upgraded the user interface so that users can easily change monitor settings via a mouse ― so there’s no need to access the OSD menu.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY


A multitude of connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.0, plus DisplayPortâ„¢ 1.4, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.

  • 27-inch Full HD(1920x1080) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 180Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • 1ms (GTG) response time for smooth gameplay, and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB â„¢) technology to further reduce ghosting and motion blur
  • FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
  • Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without over-exposing bright areas

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QL3A computer monitor specs

Other Features

Display brightness (peak): 400 cd/m²

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 3.7 kg
Height (without stand): 369 mm
Depth (without stand): 60 mm
Width (without stand): 615 mm
Weight (with stand): 5.9 kg
Height (with stand): 547 mm
Depth (with stand): 215 mm
Width (with stand): 615 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 8.4 kg
Package height: 446 mm
Package depth: 224 mm
Package width: 730 mm

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 16 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 23°
Swivel angle range: -15 - 15°
Pivot angle: -90 - 90°
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm

Performance

HDCP version: 2.2
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
NVIDIA G-SYNC type: G-SYNC Compatible

Design

Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 125%
Colour gamut: 90%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR 400, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 180 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 225 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.311 x 0.311 mm
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 180 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")