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ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A

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ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

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TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A

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  • 29 known for one only
  • 35 the same
  • 64 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 360HzB: 180HzROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN is 180 Hz higher.
  2. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 250nitsROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN is 150 nits higher.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 49.1WB: 44WTUF Gaming VG27AQ3A is 5.1 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

2560 × 1440Native for both
A360Hz
B180Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.4kg
B4.6kg
Weight without stand
A4.8kg
B3.6kg
Box weight
A11.8kg
B7.2kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A

General

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Series
ROG Swift1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
Model numbers
PG27AQN1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
VG27AQ3A3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cover and header: ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQ3A Series. Section 3.2 Model VG27AQ3A.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
1971050796635Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BZR9TMBJRead 10 October 2026Amazon US item details UPC 197105079663 for ASIN B0BZR9TMBJ, model number VG27AQ3A. This is the US retail code.
Announced
Not available
Not available
Status
Not available
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Where to buy link and the tech spec lists the model.
Predecessor
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Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
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Colours
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Colors: Black.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Not available
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
2560 × 1440px3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Max. resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.233mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker horizontal and vertical pitch 0.233 mm, rounded. No extra precision inferred.
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm.
Active display area
Width595.968Height335.232mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker Display Viewing Area 595.968 x 335.232 mm. Published 0.233 mm pixel pitch is rounded and remains separately qualified.
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
Curved
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact model is a flat panel in the reviewed design and front photos.
No5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BZR9TMBJRead 10 October 2026Amazon item details Shape: Flat. The maker tech spec lists no curvature figure.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: Fast IPS.
Panel type (as published)
UltraFast IPS8Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-modelRead 5 October 2026Exact product feature page calls the panel UltraFast IPS.
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: Fast IPS, verbatim.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR technical capabilities section explicitly identifies simple edge-lit local dimming.
Not available
Local dimming
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Dimming zones
243Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact review identifies 24 zones. This is not inferred from the DisplayHDR tier.
Not available
Panel maker
AU Optronics3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Panel part number
M270DAN10.03Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact panel identification M270DAN10.0 from AU Optronics.
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
10bits3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR section explicitly identifies 10-bit colour support using an 8-bit panel with G-SYNC module FRC. This is distinct from the manual 12-bit input acceptance and maker 16.7 million native panel colours.
8bits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Display colors: 16.7M colors (8 bits).
Colour depth method
FRC3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Eight native panel bits plus FRC in the G-SYNC module provides 10-bit colour support. Accepted 12-bit input alone is not a native panel-depth claim.
Native3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual states 8 bits with no FRC mention. Stored as native 8-bit.
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16.7 million3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Display colors 16.7M colors, written as 16.7 million.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
98%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Current global maker tech specs 98% DCI-P3. Separate 135% sRGB is volume and omitted. CIE reference not stated.
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Yes5Press articlepcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqn-360hz-wqhd-ips-with-g-syncRead 5 October 2026Exact product report identifies factory sRGB calibration with Delta E < 2. Physical calibration-report format is separate.
Not available
Claimed Delta E
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Published Delta E < 2. Exact PC Monitors report identifies factory sRGB calibration.
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1,000:13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1. The 100,000,000:1 max figure is a dynamic claim and is not stored.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
250nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (typ.) 250 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker HDR peak 600 nits. Stimulus, mode and duration not stated.
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10. No DisplayHDR level is listed for this model.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 6001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle 178 horizontal. Published at CR 10.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle 178 vertical. Published at CR 10.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz8-bit360Hz8-bit, 4:4:4, DSC
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 144 Hz at 8-bit. Manual 3-16 explicitly says native DP 360 Hz requires DSC, 8-bit RGB/YUV444 and a compatible Turing-generation GPU. HDMI chroma/DSC and 12-bit maxima remain unproved. Lower-resolution preset maxima are not inferred.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported operating modes 3-16 expressly confirms native DP 360 with DSC at 8-bit RGB/YUV444, compatible GPU requirement. This supplements independently explicit review native maxima.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz180Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.5 supported timing list shows 2560x1440 up to 180 Hz on DisplayPort and up to 144 Hz on HDMI, with 165, 170 and 180 Hz marked Not supported on HDMI. Section 3.1.2 says VRR runs 48-144 Hz on HDMI and 48-180 Hz on DisplayPort. The maker tech spec signal frequency also gives HDMI 48-144 Hz and DisplayPort 48-180 Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published per mode.
Max refresh rate
360Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
360Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
180Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Refresh Rate (Max) 180 Hz. The monitor carries a VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz certificate, so 180 Hz is the native rate with no overclock mode listed.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Native G-SYNC module, AMD-compatible DP Adaptive-Sync and console HDMI VRR are explicitly tested. FreeSync Premium certification is not inferred.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz.
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort1360
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives effective DP VRR 1-360 Hz.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48180
HDMI48144
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Variable Refresh Rate: only active within 48Hz-144Hz for HDMI and 48Hz-180Hz for DisplayPort.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1ms3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time (typ.) 1ms GTG. The maker tech spec states the same figure and ties it to ELMB.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Off, Normal, Esports, Extreme3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Variable OD Level 0, Variable OD Level 1, Variable OD Level 2, Variable OD Level 3, Variable OD Level 4, Variable OD Level 53Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Variable OD: Level 0 to Level 5.
Motion blur reduction
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 was added by firmware in late May 2023. It operates at 360 Hz with a compatible NVIDIA GPU and was not part of original launch firmware.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) works with variable refresh rate through ELMB Sync. This is backlight-based blur reduction.
Blur-reduction technology
NVIDIA ULMB 23Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
ELMB Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Overview and manual OSD menu name ELMB / ELMB SYNC. Stored as ELMB Sync.
Blur reduction works with VRR
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 section explicitly requires disabling G-SYNC. Tested AMD hardware does not support the feature.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB Sync lets ELMB run at the same time as adaptive sync. The page says it works better above 85 Hz.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
1.17ms3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Lag section explicitly gives 1.17 ms total display lag, distinct from 0.60 ms estimated processing. The method includes half average oscilloscope GtG in total lag. Maximum/native 360 Hz is tested. Picture mode, firmware build and input connector are not stated. The review covers the firmware update that added ULMB 2.
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
TypeVersionCountDSC
DisplayPort1.41Yes
HDMI2.03Not available
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.022.2
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Digital input: HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.4 x 1. Maker tech spec adds HDCP 2.2 and says the DisplayPort is HBR2.
HDMI ports
3
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no USB Type-C connector.
No2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports list has DisplayPort, two HDMI and an earphone jack only. No USB-C.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
Not available
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
Not available
KVM switch
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists earphone jack, DisplayPort, two HDMI, a service port, DC-IN and Kensington slot. No USB hub, so no KVM.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no DisplayPort output or USB-C port.
Ethernet
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no RJ45 port.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Earphone jack: Yes. Section 1.3.2 notes it works only while an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is present.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Audio input: No. Back view lists a single earphone jack.
Optical out
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no optical connector.
Picture in picture
Not available
Not available
Picture by picture
Not available
Not available

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
Number of speakers
Not available
23Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo.
Speaker power per channel
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2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS. This is per speaker.
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
100mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
0mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment: No.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Forward5°Backward20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Tilt +20 to -5 degrees. Stored as 20 backward and 5 forward.
Swivel
Left25°Right25°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Left20°Right20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Swivel +20 to -20 degrees.
Pivot
Clockwise90°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot: No. The maker overview page repeats a generic pivot line, but the model tech spec and manual both say no pivot.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100 x 1003Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VESA wall mounting 100 x 100 mm. The wall mount kit is sold separately.
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Kensington lock: Yes. Back view item 6.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.1 5-way button, back button and two shortcut buttons. DisplayWidget Center software changes monitor settings per the maker tech spec features list.
Desktop software
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DisplayWidget Center2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Center.
User firmware updates
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Owner-applied firmware update adds ULMB 2 and improves overdrive.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.5: save new firmware to a USB drive and plug it into the Service port to upgrade.
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Aura Sync decorative RGB element independently described in exact-model reviews.
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Gaming menu features
GamePlus, GameVisual, Dark Boost, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, Esports Dual Format2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Gaming and G-SYNC Processor menu sections. Esports Dual Format changes active image size/resolution without exceeding native 360 Hz, so no faster dual_mode is inferred.
GamePlus, FPS Counter, Crosshair, Sniper, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, GameVisual, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.3 GamePlus: FPS counter, crosshair (6 options), sniper, timer, stopwatch, display alignment. Section 1.3.4 GameVisual. Section 3.1.2 Shadow Boost.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width614Height (lowest)408Height (highest)508Depth255mm(24.2 × 16.1 to 20 × 10 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 explicitly labels lowest 408 mm and highest 508 mm.
Width615Height (lowest)455Height (highest)455Depth214mm(24.2 × 17.9 × 8.4 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Dimension with stand 615 x 455 x 214 mm. The stand has no height adjustment, so lowest and highest height are the same.
Dimensions without stand
Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width615Height367Depth54mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2.1 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Dimension without stand 615 x 367 x 54 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
8.4kg(18.5 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Net 8.4 kg.
4.6kg(10.1 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (incl. stand) 4.6 kg.
Weight without stand
4.8kg(10.6 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated body 4.8 kg.
3.6kg(7.9 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (without stand) 3.6 kg.
Box dimensions
Width719Height512Depth267mm(28.3 × 20.2 × 10.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width686Height475Depth160mm(27 × 18.7 × 6.3 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Box dimension 686 x 475 x 160 mm.
Box weight
11.8kg(26 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Gross 11.8 kg.
7.2kg(15.9 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Gross Weight (Esti.) 7.2 kg. Published as an estimate.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating: 19Vdc, 3.42A adapter (Delta Electronics ADP-65GD D). EPREL also lists an external supply.
Adapter rating
180W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 AC adapter output 20 V, 9 A, exactly 180 W. Distinct from monitor consumption.
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual AC100-240V, maker tech specs separately supplies 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 AC 100 to 240V at 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
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35W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power consumption <35W. The footnote says measured at 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader connection. Stored as 35 with the less-than qualifier here.
Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
26.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode SDR watts. Unlabelled manual PowerOn<42W is not stored as typical power.
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26.0 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
49.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode HDR watts, separate from rounded label energy.
44W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 44.0 W.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 standby < 0.5 W.
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. The manual says less than 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 off < 0.3 W.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 7 off mode 0.3 W. The manual says less than 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
F7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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26kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1552301.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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44kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1552301.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 44 kWh/1000h.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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180Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz.
TÜV certifications
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Low blue light
Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual Blue Light Filter offers a selectable software picture filter. Generic TÜV Low Blue Light certification alone does not prove a hardware solution.
Software2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, Low Blue Light: Yes. The manual implements it as a selectable Blue Light Filter level in the Image menu, so it is a software filter.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Input/output port cover, Color calibration testing report, ROG welcome card with envelope, ROG sticker2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-12 accessories. The report is listed, but paper format is not independently proved.
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Monitor arm, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents. The DisplayPort and HDMI cables are marked optional in the manual. The maker tech spec accessory list says contents vary by region.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessories list. Unknown quantities remain absent.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 and maker tech spec accessory list. DisplayPort and HDMI cables are optional or vary by region. Counts are not published.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. EU market.
Dead pixel policy
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