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Release date: June 29, 2023
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM1A review

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM1A. 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). Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 2.0. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

The 27-inch TUF Gaming VG279QM1A FHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel for overclockable to 280 Hz gaming. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSyncâ„¢ Premium, G-SYNC compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming. In addition, it supports HDR and has a 100% sRGB gamut to offer exceptional colors and contrast.
GAMING KEY SPEC

280HZ(OC) REFRESH RATE AND 1MS (GTG) RESPONSE TIME

With overclock to 280Hz 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 G-Sync compatible and VESA AdaptiveSync technology ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.
COLOR PERFORMANCE

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE

TUF Gaming VG279QM1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

ELMB SYNC

ELMB Sync* software that enables ELMB to work simultaneously with adaptive-sync technology to eliminate ghosting and tearing for extraordinarily sharp, high-frame-rate gaming.
*Ideal for Fast-paced games , works better over 85Hz.
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.

  • 27-inch Full HD(1920x1080) gaming monitor with overclock to 280Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) technology enables ELMB and variable-refresh-rate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology supports HDR-10 format to enhance bright and dark areas

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM1A specs

Other Features

Touchscreen: False

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 4.2 kg
Height (without stand): 366.5 mm
Depth (without stand): 53 mm
Width (without stand): 614.9 mm
Weight (with stand): 5.1 kg
Height (with stand): 455 mm
Depth (with stand): 213.8 mm
Width (with stand): 614.9 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 7 kg
Package height: 475 mm
Package depth: 160 mm
Package width: 689 mm

Power

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): 20.5 W

Ergonomics

Tilt adjustment: yes
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
Motion blur reduction: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Feet colour: Black
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

HDCP: True
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 1
USB hub version: 2.0
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

Colour gamut: 100%
RGB colour space: sRGB
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 240 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 255 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 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: 280 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Anti-glare screen: yes
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")