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Release date: May 4, 2019
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ASUS VP279QGL review

ASUS VP279QGL. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 5 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

Superior Image Quality Meets Classic Elegant Design

VP279QGL 27" IPS Full HD gaming monitor with 178° wide-view angle in frameless design for edge-to-edge brilliance, ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology with 1ms MPRT to further reduce ghosting and motion blur. VP279QGL also features 75Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync™ technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates. This approach extends to the sturdy stand and slim profile without compromising style in ensuring stability and durability.

Vivid, lifelike visuals The latest IPS technology with 178° Wide-view angles

VP279QGL features a 16:9 aspect ratio LED-backlit IPS panel with a 178° wide-view angle that minimizes color shift on both horizontal and vertical planes to ensure quality visuals from almost any direction. AH-IPS is the latest in IPS technology – delivering improved color accuracy plus increased energy efficiency.

100,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio

Dynamically enhances the display’s contrast by adjusting the luminance of the backlight to achieve the darkest black and brightest white – delivering lifelike images.

Space Saving and Cable Management

VA279QGL with MiniPC kit for those who need to mount mini PCs on the monitor, to make the desktop clutter-free and space saving. Cable management design can help you to organize various cables to keep your desk area tidy.(MiniPC and MiniPC Kit are optional)

Fast 75Hz Refresh Rate

The days of frustrating lag when playing fast-paced games are gone: With an incredible 75Hz refresh rate, VP279QGL gives you the upper hand in first-person-shooters, racers, real-time strategy, role-playing, and sports titles.

Super smooth visuals with AMD FreeSync

ASUS VP279QGL features Adaptive-Sync/FreeSyncâ„¢ technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates to give you seamless visuals and smooth gameplay. This gives you the upper hand in first person shooters, racing, real-time strategy and sports titles. (Adaptive-Sync/FreeSyncâ„¢ works at fresh rates ranging from 48Hz to 75Hz)

Ergonomic Design

ASUS VA279QGL are ergonomically-designed to give you the best viewing position possible. You can even pivot the screen to portrait mode — handy when it comes to working with websites or long documents.

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus Technology

When it comes to design, ASUS always has customers in mind – the ASUS VP279QG features the ASUS exclusive GamePlus hotkey with Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter and Display Alignment functions to give you in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

ASUS-exclusive Splendid Technologies

We’ve raised the bar by incorporating some of our proprietary technologies into the ASUS VP279QGL to give you a truly vivid visual experience. The VP279QGL features the Splendid Video Intelligence Technology that optimizes videos and images by enhancing color brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Splendid features two new modes – Reading and Darkroom – in addition to the Scenery, Standard, Theater, sRGB, and Night View modes. Low-blue Light and Flicker-free technologies also reduce the strain on your eyes after long periods of use.

ASUS Blue Light Filter

The TÃœV 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. VP279QGL has undergone stringent performance tests and has been certified by TÃœV 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. VP279QGL features TÃœV 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.

  • 27-inch Full HD IPS LED display with 178° wide-view angle in frameless design for edge-to-edge brilliance
  • 75Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync/FreeSyncâ„¢ technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology with 1ms MPRT to further reduce ghosting and motion blur
  • ASUS Eye Care monitors feature TÃœV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience
  • VESA wall-mountable to save on desktop space plus ergonomically-designed stands with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment

ASUS VP279QGL specs

Other Features

On/off switch: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Bezel width (top): 2.3 mm
Bezel width (side): 2.3 mm
Weight (without stand): 4.38 kg
Height (without stand): 37.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 4.76 cm
Width (without stand): 62.3 cm
Weight (with stand): 4.8 kg
Height (with stand): 442.5 mm
Depth (with stand): 215 mm
Width (with stand): 622.6 mm

Operational Conditions

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

Packaging Data

Package weight: 6.75 kg
Package height: 680 mm
Package depth: 126 mm
Package width: 513 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 19 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 30°
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

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS, ENERGY STAR

Performance

Flicker-free technology: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL , CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, PSE, TUV, TCO7.0, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, KC , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, CE( RCM)GEMS
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

HDCP: True
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: 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: 48 - 75 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 83 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.311 x 0.311 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: SmartContrast
Maximum refresh rate: 75 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
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 720 (HD 720),1280 x 768 (WXGA),1280 x 800 (WXGA),1360 x 768 (WXGA),1366 Ñ… 768,1600 x 1200 (UXGA),1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LED
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")