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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A vs Dell Alienware AW2725DM

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  • 27 known for one only
  • 41 the same
  • 62 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.5WB: 0.3WDell is 0.2 W lower.
  2. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 400nitsDell is 150 nits higher.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 44WB: 36WDell is 8 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for both
A180Hz
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
A4.6kg
B6.57kg
Weight without stand
A3.6kg
B4.23kg
Box weight
A7.2kg
B9.82kg

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AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
BDell Alienware AW2725DM

General

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Series
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
Alienware1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor AW2725DM. Alienware is Dell's gaming brand and the series name matches the other Alienware monitors in the catalog.
Model numbers
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.
AW2725DM, AW2725DMc, 210-BPKY, 210-BQWQ, 6R0H21Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: model AW2725DM, regulatory model AW2725DMc. The part numbers 210-BPKY and 210-BQWQ and the code 6R0H2 come from the retail sources below.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US item details: model number 6R0H2, model name Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2725DM.7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/dell-alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2725dm-210-bpky-a3475057.htmlRead 16 October 2026Heise price comparison: Dell Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor AW2725DM, part number 210-BPKY. Retailers in that listing also use 210-BQWQ and GAME-AW2725DM.8Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW2725DM-ALIENWARE-AW2725DM.htmRead 16 October 2026LCD-Compare: ALIENWARE AW2725DM (210-BQWQ).9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/gnig353g0/Alienware-27-Gaming-Monitor-AW2725DMRead 16 October 2026BuildCores: part number 210-BPKY.
GTIN / EAN
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.
884116492764, 53971849627186Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US ASIN B0F146MYKD, Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2725DM: UPC 884116492764. BuildCores lists the same UPC. The EAN 5397184962718 is from the sources below.8Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW2725DM-ALIENWARE-AW2725DM.htmRead 16 October 2026LCD-Compare reference: 210-BQWQ (EAN 5397184962718) and UPC 0884116492764. Two EU retailers list the same EAN with 210-BQWQ.9Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/gnig353g0/Alienware-27-Gaming-Monitor-AW2725DMRead 16 October 2026BuildCores: UPC 884116492764, EAN 0884116492764 for part number 210-BPKY.
Announced
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Status
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.
Available5Press releasethefpsreview.com/2025/03/05/alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitors-and-the-launch-of-the-aw2725q-a-27-4k-qd-oled-monitor-with-166-ppi-pixel-density-record-highest-pixels-per-inch-in-any-oled-or-qd-oled-monitorRead 16 October 2026Announcement lists the AW2725DM as available from 6 March 2025 and retailers still sell it.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026On sale on Amazon US and in EU shops.7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/dell-alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2725dm-210-bpky-a3475057.htmlRead 16 October 2026Heise lists the monitor from 22 April 2025 with offers from German shops.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$269.995Press releasethefpsreview.com/2025/03/05/alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitors-and-the-launch-of-the-aw2725q-a-27-4k-qd-oled-monitor-with-166-ppi-pixel-density-record-highest-pixels-per-inch-in-any-oled-or-qd-oled-monitorRead 16 October 2026Dell's Alienware announcement of 4 March 2025, reposted in full by The FPS Review: Alienware 27 IPS Monitor (AW2725DM), availability March 6, 2025 (NA), target price about $269.99 USD. It is a US target price, so it is stored without tax. Pricing is subject to change.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, EU2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU and EEA market availability from the registry. The US comes from the Amazon US listing and the Dell announcement.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US sells the monitor in the United States.
Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Colors: Black.
Interstellar Indigo6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US lists the colour as Black, but the product photos and Best Buy US show a dark blue finish that Best Buy names Interstellar Indigo. The Best Buy name is stored.10Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/alienware-aw2725dm-27-ips-led-qhd-180hz-1ms-freesync-and-g-sync-compatible-gaming-monitor-with-hdr-hdmi-displayport-interstellar-indigo/J3K4L636PRRead 16 October 2026The Best Buy US product title names the colour Interstellar Indigo. The page did not load for scripted access, so the title was read from search results. Notebookcheck's launch coverage uses the same name.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.
Gaming1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Alienware is Dell's gaming brand and the guide lists game features such as Dark Stabilizer, Game Enhance Mode and AlienVision.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
27in(68.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: viewable diagonal 685.8 mm (27.0 in.). The product name is Alienware 27.
Viewable screen diagonal
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27in(68.6 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: viewable image diagonal 685.8 mm (27.0 in.).
Native resolution
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.
2560 × 1440px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: 2560 x 1440 resolution. Table 6: maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440.
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
16:91Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 16:9.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
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.
0.2331mm1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 0.2331 mm horizontal and vertical.
Active display area
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.
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: active area 596.74 mm horizontal and 335.66 mm vertical.
Curved
No5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BZR9TMBJRead 10 October 2026Amazon item details Shape: Flat. The maker tech spec lists no curvature figure.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: curvature N/A for the AW2725DM. The AW3225DM column is 1500R.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Matte1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: anti-glare with hard-coating 3H. Anti-glare is a matte surface.
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5 display screen coating, verbatim.
Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: Fast IPS.
Fast IPS6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US title and Dell brand text: WQHD Fast IPS. The Fast IPS name maps to the fast_ips option.
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: Fast IPS, verbatim.
Fast IPS1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5 calls the panel technology In-Plane Switching (IPS). Dell's Amazon US text calls it Fast IPS, which is the name stored.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US title: Fast IPS.
Backlight
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Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
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).
10bits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 1.07 billion colors, which is 10 bits per channel. The HDMI line says 10bit.
Colour depth method
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.
FRC8Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW2725DM-ALIENWARE-AW2725DM.htmRead 16 October 2026LCD-Compare: panel 8 bits + FRC. No maker document states the panel method. The guide gives 1.07 billion colors, so the panel is 10-bit with FRC.
Displayable colours
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.
1.07 billion1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: color depth 1.07 billion colors.
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
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95%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: color gamut DCI-P3 95% (CIE 1976), typical.
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
1,000:13Owner'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.
1,000:11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: contrast ratio 1000:1 typical.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (typ.) 250 cd/m2.
400nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 400 cd/m2 typical.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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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/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10. No DisplayHDR level is listed for this model.
HDR108Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW2725DM-ALIENWARE-AW2725DM.htmRead 16 October 2026LCD-Compare lists HDR10 and HDR10+ for the AW2725DM. HDR10 is required by DisplayHDR 400. HDR10+ is not stored because no maker document names it.
HDR certification
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DisplayHDR 4001Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5 and features list: VESA DisplayHDR 400. The Smart HDR menu entry says DisplayHDR 400 is compliant with the DisplayHDR True Black standard. That wording looks copied from an OLED model. Amazon US and Heise both say DisplayHDR 400, so the LCD tier is stored.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Dell brand image on Amazon US shows the VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 logo.7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/dell-alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2725dm-210-bpky-a3475057.htmlRead 16 October 2026Heise: DisplayHDR 400, VESA certified.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
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.
178°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 178 degrees typical.
Viewing angle (vertical)
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.
178°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 178 degrees typical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS 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.
BDell Alienware AW2725DM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1 TMDSDisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz10-bit180Hz
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5 connectivity: one DP 1.4 supports up to 2560 x 1440 at 180 Hz with HDR and VRR. Two HDMI 2.1 ports support up to QHD 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz 10bit TMDS with HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. Table 6 gives the same maximum preset resolution per input, 180 Hz on DisplayPort and 144 Hz on HDMI. Bit depth of the DisplayPort mode, chroma and DSC are not stated. The preset timing tables are not used as proof.
Max refresh rate
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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144Hz
Native refresh rate
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.
180Hz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 6: maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 180 Hz on DisplayPort. No overclock mode is described. The EU registry lists 60 Hz as the default image refresh rate, which is the factory default mode and not the rated maximum.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
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.
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Certified (AW2725DM only) and support for AMD FreeSync Technology. Table 5 lists VRR on the HDMI ports as specified in HDMI 2.1. No FreeSync tier is named. Table 6 gives 48 to 180 Hz (DisplayPort) and 48 to 144 Hz (HDMI) as general vertical scan ranges. They are not stated as VRR ranges, so no VRR range is stored.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US title and brand images: G-SYNC, FreeSync and VESA AdaptiveSync.
VRR range per port
AASUS 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.
BDell Alienware AW2725DM
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Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
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.
1ms1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: 1 ms gray to gray in Extreme mode, 2 ms in Super Fast mode and 4 ms in Fast mode. The fastest value is stored.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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.
Fast, Super Fast, Extreme1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026OSD Game menu, Response Time: Fast, Super Fast or Extreme.
Motion blur reduction
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.
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Blur-reduction technology
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.
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: flicker-free screen.
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)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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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)
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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 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.
BDell Alienware AW2725DM
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.3
HDMI2.1 TMDS22.3
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4 lists the bottom connectors: power, security lock, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DisplayPort, USB upstream and two USB downstream ports. Table 5: DP 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports, all HDCP 1.4 and 2.3. The highest HDCP version is stored. The cable in the box is named HDMI 2.1 TMDS. Raw link bandwidth is not stated.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1 TMDS
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
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VRR1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. The guide does not list ALLM, QMS or eARC.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table (Table 4) has no USB-C connector.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
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BDell Alienware AW2725DM
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B5Gbps1
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4 and Table 18: one USB 5Gbps Type-B upstream port at the rear.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
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BDell Alienware AW2725DM
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A5Gbps2
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4 and Table 18: two USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream ports at the bottom. One supports BC1.2 charging up to 2 A. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from the speed.
KVM switch
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.
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Daisy chain (MST)
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has one DisplayPort input and no DisplayPort output.
Ethernet
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no Ethernet socket.
3.5 mm headphone output
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no audio jack. The AU Review also says there is no 3.5 mm audio jack.
3.5 mm microphone input
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no audio jack.
Optical out
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no optical output.
Picture in picture
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Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: supports Picture by Picture (PBP), Picture in Picture (PIP) and Console Mode. Table 12 lists the input pairs for the PIP/PBP mode.
Picture by picture
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Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list and Table 12: Picture by Picture (PBP).

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
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.
No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The parts tables list no speaker. Heise lists speakers as N/A.7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/dell-alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2725dm-210-bpky-a3475057.htmlRead 16 October 2026Heise: speakers N/A.
Number of speakers
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.
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Speaker power per channel
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.
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Webcam
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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The front, back and bottom parts tables list no camera.
Microphone
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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The front, back and bottom parts tables list no microphone.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment: No.
110mm1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: height adjustable stand 0 mm to 110 mm.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing: lift 110.00 mm.
Tilt
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.
Forward5°Backward21°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: tilt -5 to +21 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 21 backward.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing tilt marks: 5 and 21 degrees.
Swivel
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.
Left20°Right20°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: swivel -20 to +20 degrees for the AW2725DM.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing: swivel 20 degrees to each side.
Pivot
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.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: pivot -90 to +90 degrees for the AW2725DM. A note in the same table warns against portrait use and inverse (180 degree) landscape mounting. It sits beside the AW3225DM column, which has no pivot. The pivot values are stored as published.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing: pivot 90 degrees in both directions.
Removable stand
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.
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: removable stand. A Removing the monitor stand procedure uses a stand release button.
VESA mount
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.
100 x 1001Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 3: VESA mounting holes (4), 100 mm x 100 mm, behind the VESA cover. M4 x 10 mm screws.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing: 100.00 mm hole spacing, 4x M4x10.
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
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.
Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 4: security-lock slot based on the Kensington Security Slot. The lock is optional.
On-screen menu controls
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.
Joystick, Software1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 22: a joystick button at the bottom of the monitor controls the OSD. The Alienware Command Center also adjusts display settings, brightness, contrast, preset modes and PIP/PBP from the computer.
Desktop software
DisplayWidget Center2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Center.
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 5: Alienware Command Center (AWCC) Yes. The Using AlienFX function chapter describes it.7Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/dell-alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2725dm-210-bpky-a3475057.htmlRead 16 October 2026Heise lists joystick control. The guide and Amazon US name the Alienware Command Center.
User firmware updates
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.
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The parts tables list no presence sensor. The EU registry says room presence sensor: No. This covers room presence and the listed parts only.
RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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.
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, AlienVision1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026OSD Game menu: Game Enhance Mode (Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment), Dark Stabilizer (0 to 3), Console Mode (HDMI only) and AlienVision.

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
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.
Width613Height (lowest)409.46Height (highest)519.46Depth206mm(24.1 × 16.1 to 20.5 × 8.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 14 with stand: height 409.46 mm compressed and 519.46 mm extended, width 613 mm, depth 206 mm.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Dell AW2725DM outline dimension drawing, nominal: 613.00 mm wide, 409.46 mm and 519.46 mm high with stand, 206.00 mm deep. This matches Table 14 of the user guide.
Dimensions without stand
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.
Width613Height363.72Depth67.19mm(24.1 × 14.3 × 2.6 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 14 without stand: height 363.72 mm, width 613 mm, depth 67.19 mm.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing: 613.00 mm wide, 363.72 mm high and 67.19 mm deep without stand.
Stand footprint
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Width240Depth206mm(9.4 × 8.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 14 stand dimensions: width 240 mm and depth 206 mm.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/f/c/7/37b80c7b1a222ccf24625e9505b858d3bfeb.pdfRead 16 October 2026Outline drawing: stand base 240.00 mm wide and 206.00 mm deep.
Weight with stand
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.
6.57kg(14.5 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 14: 6.57 kg with stand assembly and cables. The stand assembly weighs 1.99 kg.
Weight without stand
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.
4.23kg(9.3 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 14: 4.23 kg without stand assembly, for wall mount or VESA, without cables.
Box dimensions
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.
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Box weight
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.
9.82kg(21.6 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 14: weight with packaging 9.82 kg.

Power

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Power supply
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.
Internal1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The guide connects the power cable directly to the monitor. The EU registry says internal power supply.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power supply type: Internal.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
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.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 13: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz plus or minus 3 Hz, 1.5 A typical.
Power use (typical)
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.
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Power use (max)
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80W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 13: 80 W at maximum brightness and contrast with maximum power loading on all USB ports. It includes the USB load.
Power use SDR (EU label)
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.
25W2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product information sheet: on-mode power demand in SDR 25.0 W. This matches the On Mode figure in the user guide.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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.
36W2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product information sheet: on-mode power demand in HDR 36.0 W.
Standby power
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.
0.3W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 13: 0.3 W standby as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013. The features list says below 0.5 W.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product information sheet: standby 0.3 W.
Off-mode power
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.
0.3W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 13: 0.3 W off mode as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product information sheet: off mode 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
F2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product information sheet: SDR class F.
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product information sheet: HDR class G.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1552301.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
25kWh3EU energy label (EPREL)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/c/5/4/d00e2e5d4980e6e1a0555f27d60d4079b529.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU energy label for ALIENWARE AW2725DM: 25 kWh/1000h in SDR. The label file is mirrored by Geizhals.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
44kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1552301.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 44 kWh/1000h.
36kWh3EU energy label (EPREL)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/6/c/5/4/d00e2e5d4980e6e1a0555f27d60d4079b529.pdfRead 16 October 2026EU energy label for ALIENWARE AW2725DM: 36 kWh/1000h in HDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
180Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz.
180Hz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The guide names VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification without a number. The number 180 is from the VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180 logo in Dell's brand content on Amazon US and from LCD-Compare.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Dell brand image on Amazon US shows the VESA Certified AdaptiveSync Display 180 logo next to G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync.8Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW2725DM-ALIENWARE-AW2725DM.htmRead 16 October 2026LCD-Compare: VESA certification AdaptiveSync Display 180.
TÜV certifications
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 (Hardware Solution)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: the monitor uses a low blue light panel and is compliant with TUV Rheinland (Hardware Solution) at factory reset. The guide names no category.
Low blue light
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.
Hardware1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list: built-in hardware low blue light solution that adjusts display parameters. TUV Rheinland (Hardware Solution).
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
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.
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m), USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker, QR Card1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 1: display, stand riser, stand base, DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m), USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m), power cable (varies by country or region), safety and regulatory information, Alienware sticker and QR card.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US included components agree with the guide: DisplayPort 1.4 cable, HDMI cable, monitor, power cable, quick setup guide, safety information, stand and USB Type-A to Type-B cable.
Cables included
AASUS 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.
BDell Alienware AW2725DM
TypeCount
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m)1
USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m)1
Power cableNot available
Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Table 1: DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1 TMDS and USB Type-A to Type-B cables of 1.80 m each, plus a power cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
3years2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167459_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. This is the EU value. The Amazon US page also lists a 3-year advanced exchange warranty.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F146MYKDRead 16 October 2026Amazon US: 3-Years Advanced Exchange Service.
Dead pixel policy
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