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  • 32 the same
  • 60 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 0.3msTUF Gaming VG27AQM5A is 0.7 ms lower.
  2. Pixel densityA: 81.6ppiB: 108.8ppiTUF Gaming VG27AQM5A is 27.2 ppi higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 300nitsTUF Gaming VG279QM is 100 nits higher.
  4. ContrastA: 1,000:1B: 1,300:1TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A is 1.3 times higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for B
ANot listed
B300Hz
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
B4.6kg
Weight without stand
A3.3kg
B3.6kg
Box weight
A8.2kg
B6.4kg

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AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

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 Gaming3Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5aRead 23 October 2026Page title: TUF Gaming Series 5 - VG27AQM5A. Stored as 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.
VG27AQM5A, 90LM0BG0-B019B2, 90LM0BG0-B019C1, 90LM0BG0-B019714Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Model VG27AQM5A. The part numbers come from the ASUS eShop pages.9Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90lm0bg0-b019b2-tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a.htmlRead 23 October 2026ASUS eShop US lists Product Name VG27AQM5A with Part Number 90LM0BG0-B019B2.10Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90lm0bg0-b019c1-tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a.htmlRead 23 October 2026ASUS eShop Canada lists Product Name VG27AQM5A with Part Number 90LM0BG0-B019C1.11Maker product pagewebshop.asus.com/ch-en/90LM0BG0-B01971/TUF-Gaming-VG27AQM5ARead 23 October 2026ASUS webshop Switzerland lists TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A with part number 90LM0BG0-B01971. MediaMarkt Netherlands lists the same code. The code 90LM0BG0-B019B1 was not found in any source and is not stored.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
1971058601008Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F233D6W1Read 23 October 2026Amazon US item details: model number VG27AQM5A, UPC 197105860100, ASIN B0F233D6W1, 3 Year Warranty with ARR. This is the US retail code.
Announced
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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/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The maker's page is live with a where-to-buy link and the model is on sale at Amazon US.
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.
Black4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Colors: Black.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026TUF Gaming gaming monitor.
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026TUF Gaming gaming monitor line on the maker's site.

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)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Panel 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 × 1440px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
16:91Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 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.
0.2331mm4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm. The maker page rounds it to 0.233 mm.
Active display area
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Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Display 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.
Matte1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Display 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.
Anti-Glare1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare, verbatim.
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.
Fast IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
Fast IPS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026
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.
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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.
8bits4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Display colors 16.7M colors (8 bits). FRC is not mentioned, so the method is left out.
Colour depth method
Native5Reviewdisplayninja.com/asus-vg279qm-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors (true 8-bit).
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Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Colors: 16.7M.
16.7 million1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Display Colors 16.7M, written as 16.7 million.
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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95%2Maker product pageasus.com/uk/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026ASUS UK and Germany tech spec: Color Space (DCI-P3) 95%. The US overview also says 95% DCI-P3. The label does not say coverage or volume.
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.
1,300:11Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1300:1. The manual's separate 100,000,000:1 maximum figure is a dynamic claim 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.
300nits1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Brightness (Typ.) 300 cd/m2.
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.
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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.
HDR101Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support HDR10.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
None1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The certificate list names G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz and two TUV marks, with no DisplayHDR level. The VESA DisplayHDR list does not contain the model.7Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 23 October 2026VESA certified DisplayHDR list checked in all tiers. It holds ASUS VG27AQML5A and VG27AQL5A families but no VG27AQM5A entry. Stored as none because the maker lists only HDR10.
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°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V) 178 / 178.
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°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026

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 VG27AQM5A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native300Hz300Hz
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max) 300 Hz. Digital Signal Frequency lists HDMI and DP at 48 to 300 Hz (V). The manual's supported timing list shows 2560 x 1440 at 300 Hz on both HDMI and DP. DisplayPort is 1.4 (HBR3) and HDMI is 2.1 (FRL). Bit depth, chroma and DSC conditions are not published, so none are stored. Lower-resolution timing rows are not stored.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.5 Supported timing list: 2560 x 1440 at 300 Hz appears for both HDMI and DP. The OSD also offers a DisplayPort 1.2 or 1.4 stream setting and a DSC support toggle.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
300Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
300Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
300Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
300Hz
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.
300Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max) 300 Hz with a VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz certificate. The page lists no overclock mode. The Amazon US feature text writes 300 Hz (OC).
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.
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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.
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026VRR Technology Yes (Adaptive-Sync). Certificate list names G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz.
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 VG27AQM5A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48300
HDMI48300
Source4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.1.2: Variable Refresh Rate can only be activated within 48 Hz to 300 Hz for both HDMI and DisplayPort. Low framerate compensation is not described.
Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Response Time: 1ms (GTG).
0.3ms1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Response Time 1 ms (GTG), 0.3 ms (min.). The 0.3 ms minimum is stored as the fastest claim. The manual lists 0.3 ms GTG as its typical response time.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time (typ.) 0.3 ms GTG.
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).
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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.
Variable OD Level 0, Variable OD Level 1, Variable OD Level 2, Variable OD Level 3, Variable OD Level 4, Variable OD Level 54Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.1.2: Variable OD, Level 0 to Level 5.
Motion blur reduction
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur: Yes.
Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5aRead 23 October 2026Overview: ELMB Sync enables ELMB, a backlight-based motion blur reduction, together with variable refresh rate.
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 Sync3Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5aRead 23 October 2026Overview and spec table name ELMB Sync. The manual's OSD names ELMB and 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.
Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5aRead 23 October 2026Overview: ASUS ELMB Sync lets ELMB and variable refresh rate work simultaneously. The manual says ELMB alone needs VRR 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.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 VG27AQM5A
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.122.2
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 x1 (HBR3), HDMI (v2.1) x2 (FRL). HDCP: Yes, 2.2, listed once for the monitor and stored on each input. HDMI link bandwidth is not published.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.4
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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No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The only USB-C port is listed as a Service Port. It is not a video input. The manual's input list holds DisplayPort, HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 only.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.3.2: the USB type-C port is a service port for firmware upgrades. It does not carry video.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
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USB downstream hub ports
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KVM switch
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Daisy chain (MST)
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Ethernet
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No4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.3.2 back view lists earphone jack, service port, HDMI ports, DisplayPort, AC-IN and Kensington lock. No Ethernet.
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.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Earphone Jack: Yes.
3.5 mm microphone input
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No4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 lists the earphone jack and Audio input: No. Section 1.3.2 shows no microphone input.
Optical out
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No4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.3.2 back view shows no optical output.
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).
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Audio, Speaker: Yes (2Wx2).4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 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.
21Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Speaker Yes (2Wx2), two speakers.
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.
2W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Speaker Yes (2Wx2), 2 W per speaker.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
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.
0mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Height Adjustment: No. Stored as 0 mm.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment: No. Stored as 0 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°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Tilt Yes (+20 to -5 degrees), stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.
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°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Swivel Yes (+20 to -20 degrees). The overview page shows swivel and pivot figures from other models in a shared template, so the tech spec and manual are used.
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.
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The manual lists Pivot: No. Stored as 0 and 0. The overview page's pivot figure belongs to a shared template for other models.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot: No. Stored as 0 and 0.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 2.3: the detachable arm and base are designed 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 1001Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting 100x100 mm.
VESA adapter needed
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: VESA 100mm mounting holes sit behind the stand.
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Security lock slot
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
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, Software4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.3.1: a 5-way button, a close button, two shortcut buttons and a power button. DisplayWidget Center controls the settings from Windows.
Desktop software
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DisplayWidget Center1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Center.
User firmware updates
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Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5aRead 23 October 2026DisplayWidget Center lists a Firmware Update Notification. The manual describes a USB-C service port for the user to upgrade the monitor firmware.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sections 1.3.2 and 2.5: the service port connects the monitor to a PC with a USB type-C cable to upgrade its firmware.
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.
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Presence sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no motion sensors.
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RGB lighting
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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, FPS Counter, Crosshair, Dynamic Crosshair, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Shadow Boost, AI Visual, GameFast Input4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sections 1.3.3, 1.3.4 and 3.1.2: GamePlus (FPS counter, crosshair, timer, stopwatch, display alignment), GameVisual and Shadow Boost. Dynamic Crosshair appears in the GamePlus menu. Dynamic Shadow Boost, AI Visual and GameFast Input come from the maker page.

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.
Width614.84Height (lowest)455.01Height (highest)455.01Depth213.81mm(24.2 × 17.9 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The page gives 61.50 x 45.50 x 21.40 cm. The manual's outline drawing gives the exact millimetres. The stand has no height adjustment, so the minimum and maximum heights are equal.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.3 outline drawing: 614.84 wide, 455.01 high and 213.81 deep, which match the 61.5 x 45.5 x 21.4 cm of section 3.2.
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.
Width614.84Height366.52Depth53.95mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The page gives 61.50 x 36.70 x 5.40 cm. The manual's outline drawing gives the exact millimetres.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.3 outline drawing: 614.84 wide, 366.52 high and 53.95 deep, which match the 61.5 x 36.7 x 5.4 cm of section 3.2.
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.
4.6kg(10.1 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Net Weight 4.6 kg, an estimate that varies by region.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (incl. stand) 4.6 kg.
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.
3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Net Weight without Stand 3.6 kg, an estimate that varies by region.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (without stand) 3.6 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width686Height475Depth160mm(27 × 18.7 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Box Dimension 68.60 x 47.50 x 16.00 cm (W x H x D).4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Box dimension 68.6 x 47.5 x 16.0 cm (W x H x D).
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.
6.4kg(14.1 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Gross Weight 6.4 kg.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Gross Weight (Esti.) 6.4 kg.

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.
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 24 power supply type: Internal.
Adapter rating
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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 Hz4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating AC 100 ~ 240V at 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
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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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26W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26.0 W.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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45W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 45.0 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.
0.5W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. The manual says less than 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.
0.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 7 off mode 0.3 W. The manual says less than 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
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F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 3 class F.
EU energy class HDR
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G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 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_2261779.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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45kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2261779.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed label value 45 kWh/1000h.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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300Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Certificate list: VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz.
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.
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light, 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.
Software4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.1.2: Blue Light Filter level 4 complies with TUV Low Blue Light Software Solution certification. It is a selectable picture setting.
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, Monitor Arm, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cord, DisplayPort cable, L-shaped Screwdriver1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Accessories (varies by region): warranty card, quick start guide, power cord, L-shaped screwdriver, DisplayPort cable. The monitor, base and arm come from the manual's package contents.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.2 package contents: LCD monitor, monitor base, monitor arm, quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, DisplayPort cable. The L-shaped screwdriver comes from the maker page.
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
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BASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
Source4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Power cord and DisplayPort cable. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2261779_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. EU market. Amazon US lists a 3 year warranty too.
Dead pixel policy
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Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.