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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A

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  • 35 known for one only
  • 40 the same
  • 55 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 3msTUF Gaming VG279QM is 2 ms lower.
  2. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 170HzTUF Gaming VG279QM is 110 Hz higher.
  3. Pixel densityA: 81.6ppiB: 108.8ppiTUF Gaming VG27AQL1A is 27.2 ppi higher.
  4. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 350nitsTUF Gaming VG279QM is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for B
ANot listed
B170Hz
1920 × 1080Native for A
A280Hz
BNot listed

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
A5.6kg
B6.6kg
Weight without stand
A3.3kg
B4.3kg
Box weight
A8.2kg
B9kg

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AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A

General

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Series
TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Product name TUF Gaming VG279QM.
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
Model numbers
VG279QM3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026User guide cover: TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QM series.
VG27AQL1A3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 has a separate VG27AQL1A table. The guide also covers the VG27AQ1A, which has different specs and is not mixed in.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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January 20207Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review dated July 2020 says the monitor was first announced back at CES as the successor to last year's VG27AQ. CES 2020 was in January 2020, so only the month is stored.
Status
Available2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026The current ASUS Global page lists the model with a full tech spec table and a security update support period until 31/12/2026. Stock was not checked.
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker product page is live and the tech spec lists the model.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, GB4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Review: available from most regions via Amazon and in the UK from Overclockers UK.
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Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Colors Black.
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table Colors: Black.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026TUF Gaming gaming monitor.
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Size (inch): 27. The user guide says 27 inch W (16:9, 68.6 cm).
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920x1080.
2560 × 1440px3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440.
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
Pixel density
81.6ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.311mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pixel Pitch: 0.311mm. The user guide gives 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm. The page's display viewing area of 567.6 x 336.15 mm does not fit 1920 x 1080 at this pitch, so it is not stored.
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm.
Active display area
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Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
Curved
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Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare. TFTCentral calls it a light anti-glare coating.
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
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Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type: Fast IPS.
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS.
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS, verbatim.
Backlight
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Local dimming
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: DisplayHDR 400 does not require local dimming and this monitor has none, so it cannot offer improved dynamic range.
No9Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware first test page: DisplayHDR 400 requires no local dimming and it is missing here, as on every monitor at the 400 tier. Monitornerds also notes the lack of a locally dimming array. ASUS Dynamic Dimming is a backlight function that follows content contrast.
Dimming zones
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Panel maker
AU Optronics4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section: AU Optronics M270HAN03.0 AHVA panel.
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Panel part number
M270HAN03.04Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section.
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
8bits6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/asus-tuf-gaming-vg279qm-with-280hz-refresh-rate-ips-panel-and-elmb-syncRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral news: 8-bit colour depth. The review also says 8-bit colour depth.
10bits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit). The panel method, native or FRC, is not stated.
Colour depth method
Native5Reviewdisplayninja.com/asus-vg279qm-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors (true 8-bit).
FRC8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Farbtiefe 8 Bit+FRC, 1.07 billion colors. The first page repeats that the monitor shows 10 bit as 8 bit with FRC.
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Colors: 16.7M.
1.07 billion2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors 1073.7M, written as 1.07 billion. The manual says 1.073G.
sRGB coverage
99%2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Color Space (sRGB): 99%. The maker does not say whether this is coverage or volume. TFTCentral measured 108.6 percent sRGB gamut volume.
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DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:12Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1. The user guide also lists 100,000,000:1 with ASCR on, which is not stored.
1,000:13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1. The 100,000,000:1 max is a dynamic claim with ASCR on and is not stored.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2.
350nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m2, and 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2.
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2. Window size is not published. The manual says 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support: HDR10.
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
1920 × 1080Native240Hz280Hz
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Signal Frequency: DisplayPort 48 to 280 Hz vertical, HDMI 48 to 240 Hz vertical. The user guide says the Overclocking setting allows a 280 Hz maximum on DisplayPort only, and TFTCentral says the overclock is not guaranteed on every sample and can be limited to 270 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
2560 × 1440Native144Hz170Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.5 supported operating mode lists 2560x1440 up to 144 Hz on HDMI, with 155 to 170 Hz marked Not supported on HDMI, and up to 170 Hz on DisplayPort. Section 3.1.2 says the 170 Hz Max Refresh Rate is only for DisplayPort input and sits under the Overclocking menu. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published per mode.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
170Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
170Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
170Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
240Hz4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Overclocking and VRR section: the native refresh rate is 240 Hz.
144Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 puts rates above 144 Hz under the OSD Overclocking item and warns it may cause flicker. The highest rate on both inputs without it is 144 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
280Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max): 280Hz, reached with the OSD Overclocking option on DisplayPort.
170Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Overclocking: Max Refresh Rate lets the user select 170 Hz, DisplayPort only.
Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync) and the G-SYNC Compatible badge. TFTCentral confirms the NVIDIA certification and HDMI-VRR support for consoles.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: G-SYNC Compatible. The overview page also names FreeSync Premium. No VESA AdaptiveSync Display certificate is listed.
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48280
HDMI48240
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48Hz to 240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz to 280Hz for DisplayPort. The DisplayPort maximum needs the overclock.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48170
HDMI48144
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48 Hz to 144 Hz for HDMI and 48 Hz to 170 Hz for DisplayPort.
Low framerate compensation
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Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 10 October 2026AMD tier table lists support for low framerate compensation under FreeSync Premium. The ASUS overview page names FreeSync Premium for this model. A compatible GPU and an enabled FreeSync mode are required.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Response Time: 1ms (GTG).
3ms3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time 3 ms (Gray to gray), 1ms MPRT.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026ELMB section: a 1ms response time (MPRT).
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Response Time: 1ms MPRT. The overview says the figure is from internal tests.
Overdrive settings
0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 1004Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Response Times section: the OSD Over Drive option has 6 levels, 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100.
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Motion blur reduction
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) gives a 1 ms MPRT. This is backlight-based blur reduction.
Blur-reduction technology
ELMB SYNC1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC).
ELMB Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview and manual OSD menu name ELMB SYNC for the VG27AQL1A. Stored as ELMB Sync.
Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: ELMB SYNC can be turned on when Adaptive-Sync (DP) / Variable Refresh Rate is On. TFTCentral confirms strobing and VRR can run together.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB SYNC lets ELMB run at the same time as adaptive sync. The manual says plain ELMB needs Adaptive-Sync off.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness.
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
3.6ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Detailed Response Times: average G2G of 3.6 ms at the native 240 Hz with Over Drive 80, TFTCentral's 2020 oscilloscope method. At the overclocked 280 Hz with Over Drive 80 it was 4.0 ms. The best case at Over Drive 100 and 280 Hz was 0.9 ms with heavy overshoot.
6ms8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: average 6 ms, range 4.9 to 7.4 ms, measured with an oscilloscope and color-changing GIF patterns. Overdrive level 4 of 5 at native frequency. The endpoints and the exact refresh rate are not stated.
Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,135:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: static contrast 1135:1 at the default 70 percent brightness. The brightness section gives an average of 1128:1 across the range.
988:18Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: contrast 988:1 with black level 0.4 cd/m2 in SDR mode, X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman. The first page text says 980:1. Monitornerds measured 1070:1 at 50 percent brightness.
SDR brightness (measured)
378nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 378 cd/m2 at full OSD brightness, range 98 to 378 cd/m2.
409.1nits8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: max. brightness 409.1 cd/m2 with deviations up to 12 percent, measured with an X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman in SDR mode. Monitornerds measured 405 cd/m2.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
2.24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: average dE 2.2, maximum 7.6, at default settings in Racing Mode, before calibration, i1 Pro 2 and LaCie Blue Eye Pro.
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 and HDMI (v2.0) x 2.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Digital input: HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.2 x 1.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.2
HDMI features
VRR4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Specifications and Features: HDMI supports VRR for games consoles.
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
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No2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports list DisplayPort, two HDMI, a USB hub and an earphone jack. No USB-C.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
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BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 USB 3.0 port: upstream x 1. Back view item 7 is a USB Type B port. Stored as 3.2 Gen 1, the same 5 Gbps standard the maker tech spec names for the hub.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
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BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports, USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. The manual calls the same ports USB 3.0.
KVM switch
Not available
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Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists DC-IN, two HDMI, DisplayPort, earphone jack, a service USB-A port, USB-B, two USB-A, Kensington slot and buttons. No video output.
Ethernet
Not available
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no RJ45 port.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: Earphone Jack Yes.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Earphone jack: Yes. 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/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Audio input: No.
Optical out
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No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no optical connector.
Picture in picture
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
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Picture by picture
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker Yes (2Wx2).
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
Number of speakers
22Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker 2W x 2.
23Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo.
Speaker power per channel
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.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
130mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~130mm. TFTCentral measured 130 mm of travel.
130mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment 130 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward33°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Tilt: Yes (+33 to -5 degrees).
Forward5°Backward20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Tilt +20 to -5 degrees. Stored as 20 backward and 5 forward.
Swivel
Left90°Right90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Left20°Right20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Swivel +20 to -20 degrees.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees), clockwise and counterclockwise.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot +90 to -90 degrees. Section 2.2 says pivoting is for the VG27AQL1A only.
Removable stand
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: the stand can be removed by unscrewing it, with VESA 100mm holes behind.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm.
100 x 1003Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm. The wall mount kit is sold separately.
VESA adapter needed
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: VESA 100mm mounting holes sit behind the stand.
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the supplied stand is easily removed to reveal a regular 100mm VESA mount. The ASUS manual (section 2.3) describes detaching the arm for a VESA wall mount. The wall mount kit itself is sold separately.
Security lock slot
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Kensington lock: Yes. Back view item 9.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: a joystick and 3 pressable buttons on the back right.
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.1 5-way button, back button and two shortcut buttons. DisplayWidget Lite controls monitor settings per the maker tech spec features list.
Desktop software
Not available
DisplayWidget Lite2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Lite.
User firmware updates
Not available
Not available
Ambient light sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no ambient light sensors, motion sensors or card readers.
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 17 Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) available: No.
Presence sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no motion sensors.
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 19 Room presence sensor available: No.
RGB lighting
Not available
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: note the lack of RGB lights.
Gaming menu features
Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026GamePlus function: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment and sniper. Shadow Boost is in the Gaming menu.
GamePlus, Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Dimming3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.3 GamePlus: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment, sniper. Section 1.3.4 GameVisual. Section 3.1.2 Shadow Boost and Dynamic Dimming (for VG27AQL1A).

OLED care

None of 3 known
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
Width619.4Height (lowest)376Height (highest)506.7Depth211.4mm(24.4 × 14.8 to 19.9 × 8.3 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.94 x 50.67 x 21.14 cm at the highest position. The lowest height of 376 mm comes from the user guide, which gives 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest. Width, maximum height and depth are taken from the more precise tech spec page.
Width615Height (lowest)404Height (highest)534Depth215mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21 × 8.5 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 with stand 615 x 534 x 215 mm at the highest position and 615 x 404 x 215 mm at the lowest.
Dimensions without stand
Width619.4Height362.7Depth50.6mm(24.4 × 14.3 × 2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D): 61.94 x 36.27 x 5.06 cm. The user guide gives 619 x 363 x 50 mm.
Width615Height367Depth51mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 without stand 615 x 367 x 51 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
5.6kg(12.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight: 5.6 kg. The user guide also says 5.6 kg.
6.6kg(14.6 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 6.6 kg (Net).
Weight without stand
3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight without Stand: 3.3 kg.
4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 4.3 kg without stand.
Box dimensions
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Width712Height234Depth455mm(28 × 9.2 × 17.9 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table: 712 x 234 x 455 mm (package) in the W x H x D row. The ASUS tech spec page repeats 71.20 x 23.40 x 45.50 cm but also lists a different box of 81.50 x 47.70 x 17.00 cm, which is not stored. The labelled order is kept as published.
Box weight
8.2kg(18.1 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Gross Weight: 8.2 kg.
9kg(19.8 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 9.0 kg (Gross). Published as an estimate.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: DC 19V, 3.42A (AC adapter). The accessories include a power adapter.
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating: DC 19V, 4.74A (AC adapter).
Adapter rating
Not available
90W7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the power supply is not integrated, ASUS ships a compact 90W external source. The manual rates the adapter at 19 V, 4.74 A.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating AC 100 to 240V. The maker tech spec adds 50/60 Hz.
Power use (typical)
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26W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power On: < 26 W. The footnote says measured at 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader connection. Stored as 26 with the less-than qualifier here.
Power use (max)
65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power On < 65 W. Published as less than 65 W, and the maker does not say whether this is a maximum or a typical figure.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
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26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26,0 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 50,0 W.
Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Standby < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Standby: < 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power Off < 0.3 W. Published as less than 0.3 W.
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power Off: < 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
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F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
EU energy class HDR
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G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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26kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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50kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 50 kWh/1000h.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate badges: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Low blue light
Software4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: 4 selectable blue light filter modes in the OSD. The maker lists a TUV Low Blue Light badge.
Software2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, Low Blue Light: Yes. The manual implements it as a selectable Blue Light Filter level, 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
UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, CEL, MEPS, PSE, UkrSEPRO, KCC, E-Standby, ICES-3, PC Recycle3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance and Standards, verbatim, without the TUV items listed above.
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In the box

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In the box
Warranty Card, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Certificate2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Accessories, verbatim. The page says they vary by region and the user guide lists the DisplayPort and HDMI cables as optional.
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are marked optional.
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 and the maker tech spec accessory list. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are optional or vary by region. Counts are not published.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Garantie 3 Jahre (German market). ASUS publishes no warranty term on the product pages and the EU sheet states none.
Dead pixel policy
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