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  • 33 known for one only
  • 31 the same
  • 53 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 400nitsB: 1,250nitsLG is 3.1 times higher.
  2. Response timeLower is betterA: 3msB: 1msLG is 2 ms lower.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 750nitsLG is 400 nits higher.
  4. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 217.6ppiLG is 108.8 ppi higher.
  5. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 26WB: 41.6WASUS is 15.6 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B165Hz
4736 × 2664
ANot listed
B165Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A170Hz
B330Hz
2368 × 1332
ANot listed
B330Hz

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
A6.6kg
B8.5kg
Weight without stand
A4.3kg
B5.7kg
Box weight
A9kg
B11.9kg

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AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B

General

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Series
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
UltraGear evo GM91Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. product title. This is the LCD Hyper Mini LED family.
Model numbers
VG27AQL1A3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 has a separate VG27AQL1A table. The guide also covers the VG27AQ1A, which has different specs and is not mixed in.
27GM950B-B1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Exact U.S. SKU, corroborated own 27GM950B manual cover and original 27GM950B-B.AUS sheet.
GTIN / EAN
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1951741477261Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Exact own U.S. AllInfo UPC, matching original U.S. sheet. Japanese JAN is excluded.
Announced
January 20207Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review dated July 2020 says the monitor was first announced back at CES as the successor to last year's VG27AQ. CES 2020 was in January 2020, so only the month is stored.
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Status
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker product page is live and the tech spec lists the model.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$1,199.998Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own April 7 maker U.S. release PDF page 1 News Summary expressly $1199.99 for GM9. Later body rounds to $1199. Current maker original MSRP agrees. Preorder price does not prove actual delivered retail date.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table Colors: Black.
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.
Gaming1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own maker gaming-monitor classification.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. advertised 27-inch size. No more precise viewable diagonal is invented.
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
2560 × 1440px3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Max. Resolution 2560 x 1440.
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own exact AllInfo native 5K. Native panel resolution is distinct from lower-resolution Dual Mode.
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own maker table, matching native pixel ratio.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm.
0.1166mm1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own horizontal and vertical pixel pitch 0.11655 mm. Japanese published whole-mm active area is consistent with rounding.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
Width597Height336mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original 27GM950B-B technical table active 597 x 336 mm. Whole-mm published precision is retained. It is not calculated from rounded pitch.
Curved
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No5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact-model front and right-side maker gallery photographs show a flat panel. The side image depicts straight front-screen geometry. No radius or curve is inferred from display size or IPS technology.
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Matte9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact concluding paragraph explicitly anti-glare matte finish. Matte plastic chassis alone is not used as screen evidence.
Anti-reflection coating
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Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS.
IPS1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own AllInfo Display Type IPS, independently original U.S. technical sheet.
Panel type (as published)
IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: IPS, verbatim.
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Backlight
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Mini-LED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Mini-LED Technology Yes and Hyper Mini LED product identity. This is a backlit IPS LCD, not self-emissive OLED.
Local dimming
No9Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware first test page: DisplayHDR 400 requires no local dimming and it is missing here, as on every monitor at the 400 tier. Monitornerds also notes the lack of a locally dimming array. ASUS Dynamic Dimming is a backlight function that follows content contrast.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own original U.S. Local Dimming Zone 2304. Exact manual page 20 has adjustable Local Dimming control.
Dimming zones
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2,3042Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Local Dimming Zone row 2304, independently primary release. Physical mini LEDs total 9216 and are not zone count.8Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact GM9 paragraph PDF page 2 separately states 9216 physical mini LEDs and 2304 local dimming zones. Original U.S. sheet agrees.
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
10bits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit). The panel method, native or FRC, is not stated.
10bits3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 expressly supports 8-bit/10-bit colour. This proves supported per-channel depth, not native panel method or the bit depth of each maximum-rate mode.
Colour depth method
FRC8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Farbtiefe 8 Bit+FRC, 1.07 billion colors. The first page repeats that the monitor shows 10 bit as 8 bit with FRC.
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Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Colors 1073.7M, written as 1.07 billion. The manual says 1.073G.
1.06 billion1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own literal 1.06B. This is not changed to 1.07B. Native/FRC implementation is unstated.
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
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99%1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976. Coverage, not gamut volume. Minimum 95% on the UK page is a separate guarantee.
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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Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Factory Calibration Yes. Physical paper report is not established.
Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own H/W Calibration True Color Pro Yes, original sheet Ready, and own manual SDR calibrated profiles using LG Calibration Studio. Ordinary ICC calibration is not substituted.
Static contrast ratio
1,000:13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Contrast Ratio (Typ.) 1000:1. The 100,000,000:1 max is a dynamic claim with ASCR on and is not stored.
1,000:11Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own panel native static 1000:1. Local-dimming dynamic contrast and reviewer prose are separate.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (Typ.) 350 cd/m2, and 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
750nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own typical SDR 750 cd/m². Window, local-dimming setting and picture preset are unstated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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600nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own maker minimum 600 cd/m², not lowest adjustable brightness.
Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2. Window size is not published. The manual says 400 cd/m2 with HDR on.
1,250nits1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own peak 1250 cd/m², independently exact UK HDR/DisplayHDR feature. Maker internal test conditions are unstated. No window percentage, real scene or full-screen value inferred.
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-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10.
HDR101Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own HDR10 Yes. HDR Effect is SDR processing and is not another accepted HDR format.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
DisplayHDR 10001Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own VESA DisplayHDR 1000. This is the LCD certification, not OLED True Black.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 178 degrees R/L. UK technical table specifies CR at least 10.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178 at CR>10.
178°1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 178 degrees U/D. UK technical table specifies CR at least 10.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
2560 × 1440Native144Hz170Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.5 supported operating mode lists 2560x1440 up to 144 Hz on HDMI, with 155 to 170 Hz marked Not supported on HDMI, and up to 170 Hz on DisplayPort. Section 3.1.2 says the 170 Hz Max Refresh Rate is only for DisplayPort input and sits under the Overclocking menu. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published per mode.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode
5120 × 2880Native165Hz165Hz144Hz
4736 × 2664165Hz165Hz144Hz
2560 × 1440330Hz330Hz288Hz
2368 × 1332330Hz330Hz288Hz
Source3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 19 explicitly bounds Dual Mode Off Full Wide native 5120 x 2880 and Off 24.5-inch crop 4736 x 2664 at 165 Hz HDMI/DP or 144 Hz USB-C. Dual Mode On Full Wide 2560 x 1440 and On 24.5-inch crop 2368 x 1332 are bounded at 330 Hz HDMI/DP or 288 Hz USB-C. Own input support tables pages 24-27 accept these matching signals. Explicit per-input ceilings establish maxima, not presets alone. HDMI native requires 2.1(PC), DP native 1.4 or 2.1 and USB-C native 1.4(USB-C) compatibility. Host, cable, USB-C resolution/data preference and GPU performance can affect operation. Per-mode DSC, depth and chroma unstated and omitted.
Max refresh rate
170Hz
330Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
170Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
170Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
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144Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
144Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 puts rates above 144 Hz under the OSD Overclocking item and warns it may cause flicker. The highest rate on both inputs without it is 144 Hz.
165Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 165 Hz at native 5K on HDMI/DP. USB-C native maximum is separately 144 Hz in current manual.
Overclocked refresh rate
170Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Overclocking: Max Refresh Rate lets the user select 170 Hz, DisplayPort only.
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Dual mode
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Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own explicit 5K 165 Hz / QHD 330 Hz paired mode, with dedicated physical button in manual.
Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: G-SYNC Compatible. The overview page also names FreeSync Premium. No VESA AdaptiveSync Display certificate is listed.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own exact named G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium. Original U.S. sheet names VESA Adaptive Sync and VESA Dual-Mode. No FreeSync Premium Pro or native G-SYNC module inherited from erroneous reviewer table.
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48170
HDMI48144
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48 Hz to 144 Hz for HDMI and 48 Hz to 170 Hz for DisplayPort.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
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Low framerate compensation
Yes6Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 10 October 2026AMD tier table lists support for low framerate compensation under FreeSync Premium. The ASUS overview page names FreeSync Premium for this model. A compatible GPU and an enabled FreeSync mode are required.
Yes11Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/graphics/technologies/freesync.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official AMD makes LFC mandatory for producer-confirmed FreeSync Premium. No unproved per-input VRR interval inferred.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
3ms3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time 3 ms (Gray to gray), 1ms MPRT.
1ms1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 1 ms GtG at Faster overdrive. This is a maker fastest claim, not measured mean or MPRT.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Response Time: 1ms MPRT. The overview says the figure is from internal tests.
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) gives a 1 ms MPRT. This is backlight-based blur reduction.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Motion Blur Reduction Technology Yes. Current manual page 19 lists its operating rates.
Blur-reduction technology
ELMB Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview and manual OSD menu name ELMB SYNC for the VG27AQL1A. Stored as ELMB Sync.
1ms Motion Blur Reduction4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact feature name. Manual page 19 requires HDMI/DP 120, 144 or 165 Hz, or USB-C 120/144 Hz before enabling it. No operation at 330/288 Hz, simultaneous VRR or separate MPRT measurement inferred.
Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB SYNC lets ELMB run at the same time as adaptive sync. The manual says plain ELMB needs Adaptive-Sync off.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Flicker Safe Yes. Strobing Motion Blur Reduction is a separate selectable mode.
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)
6ms8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: average 6 ms, range 4.9 to 7.4 ms, measured with an oscilloscope and color-changing GIF patterns. Overdrive level 4 of 5 at native frequency. The endpoints and the exact refresh rate are not stated.
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
988:18Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: contrast 988:1 with black level 0.4 cd/m2 in SDR mode, X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman. The first page text says 980:1. Monitornerds measured 1070:1 at 50 percent brightness.
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SDR brightness (measured)
409.1nits8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026Data table: max. brightness 409.1 cd/m2 with deviations up to 12 percent, measured with an X-Rite i1Display Pro and Calman in SDR mode. Monitornerds measured 405 cd/m2.
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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 VG27AQL1A
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Digital input: HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.2 x 1.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort2.1 UHBR201
HDMI2.12
USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode1
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own original U.S. Input/Output explicitly DP 2.1 UHBR20 one, HDMI FRL 2.1 two and USB-C DP 1.4 one. No numerical bandwidth, DSC state or port-specific HDCP inferred. UK mislabeled USB-C maximum-resolution row 2.3 is not a rate.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
2.1 UHBR20
HDMI features
Not available
VRR3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 19 explicitly HDMI VRR supported. Other HDMI feature names are unproved.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports list DisplayPort, two HDMI, a USB hub and an earphone jack. No USB-C.
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 15 explicitly PD and DP Alternate Mode through USB-C. Monitor power still comes from AC/DC adapter.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
90W1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own 90 W supplied to a compatible host. The monitor requires its separate adapter.
Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 USB 3.0 port: upstream x 1. Back view item 7 is a USB Type B port. Stored as 3.2 Gen 1, the same 5 Gbps standard the maker tech spec names for the hub.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
ConnectorCount
USB-C1
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own USB upstream via USB-C, one socket. USB revision on upstream row unstated.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports, USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A. The manual calls the same ports USB 3.0.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own two peripheral ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1. Original sheet agrees. Current manual page 16 says USB-C to USB-C limits downstream to USB 2.0, while USB-C to USB-A supports USB 3.0 with a compatible host.
KVM switch
Not available
No9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 27GM950B-B review explicitly says no KVM functionality. Incorrect DP 1.4, FreeSync Premium Pro and native-resolution typos in its final table are not inherited.
Daisy chain (MST)
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists DC-IN, two HDMI, DisplayPort, earphone jack, a service USB-A port, USB-B, two USB-A, Kensington slot and buttons. No video output.
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Ethernet
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no RJ45 port.
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Earphone jack: Yes. It works only while an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is present.
Yes4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original base-model stereo-mini four-pole headphone/microphone socket. Manual page 16 corroborates shared headset functionality.
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Audio input: No.
Yes4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own four-pole stereo-mini socket microphone contacts, not a separate socket. Manual page 16 requires upstream USB connection to PC for microphone function.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no optical connector.
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Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features

None of 4 known
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/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own Speaker Yes. Explicit count is sourced separately from exact reviewer wording.
Number of speakers
23Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo.
29Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact own-model specification explicitly two 7-watt speakers. This states physical speakers, not merely stereo output channels.
Speaker power per channel
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS. This is per speaker.
7W5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact Speaker 7 W x 2, independently original Japanese 7 W+7 W. Stored per-channel rated output, not 14 W total.
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment 130 mm.
130mm3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 10 direct stand travel 130 mm. This is not minimum overall height.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Tilt +20 to -5 degrees. Stored as 20 backward and 5 forward.
Forward5°Backward21°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 direct -5/+21 degrees. Positive directional magnitudes stored.
Swivel
Left20°Right20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Swivel +20 to -20 degrees.
Left30°Right30°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 direct 30 degrees left and right.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot +90 to -90 degrees. Section 2.2 says pivoting is for the VG27AQL1A only.
Counterclockwise90°3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 11 explicitly rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise. Clockwise range is not invented.
Removable stand
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount.
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 8 instructs removing stand before wall mounting by reversing assembly.
VESA mount
100 x 1003Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm. The wall mount kit is sold separately.
100 x 1003Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 7 exact rear wall-mount pattern.
VESA adapter needed
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the supplied stand is easily removed to reveal a regular 100mm VESA mount. The ASUS manual (section 2.3) describes detaching the arm for a VESA wall mount. The wall mount kit itself is sold separately.
No3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 7-9 attach optional wall bracket directly to rear mounting pattern. No separate VESA adapter required.
Security lock slot
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Kensington lock: Yes. Back view item 9.
Yes3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 6 locking procedure. Kensington cable is optional.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.1 5-way button, back button and two shortcut buttons. DisplayWidget Lite controls monitor settings per the maker tech spec features list.
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 9-10 show joystick and dedicated Dual Mode button. Page 18 LG Switch Personalized Picture Wizard and calibrated profiles operate display settings. PCWorld separately confirms LG Switch has the same display controls.9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact control paragraph explicitly LG Switch accesses the same monitor controls. Manual joystick and dedicated button evidence is separate.
Desktop software
DisplayWidget Lite2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Lite.
LG Switch, LG Calibration Studio3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 13 and 18 name actual display-control apps. Dual Controller sharing software is separate from menu control.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own exact product page expressly instructs downloading LG Switch to install the latest monitor firmware update for picture performance. This is firmware, not only a desktop layout app.
Ambient light sensor
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 17 Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) available: No.
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Presence sensor
No4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 19 Room presence sensor available: No.
Not available
RGB lighting
No7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: note the lack of RGB lights.
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own RGB LED Lighting Unity Hexagon Lighting. Manual page 21 documents selectable static colours and cycling.
Gaming menu features
GamePlus, Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Dimming3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.3 GamePlus: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment, sniper. Section 1.3.4 GameVisual. Section 3.1.2 Shadow Boost and Dynamic Dimming (for VG27AQL1A).
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter, AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own AllInfo expressly names Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS Counter. AI Upscaling and AI Sound are own page key features, with full AI Boost menu names and conditions separately sourced to manual pages 18-19 and primary release.3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 18-19 name three AI Boost controls and gaming controls, independently own U.S. table for Dynamic Action Sync. Crosshair and FPS Counter are mutually exclusive. AI Scene Optimization requires Personalized Picture, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, FPS, RTS, Vivid or Max Brightness. AI Sound applies to internal speakers and connected headphones. AI Upscaling minimum input is unresolved: April 7 release footnote 12 and current product-page footnote 3 claim at least WFHD, while current own-page footnote 2 recommends 1080p at 60 Hz and PCWorld directly observed 1080p Nintendo Switch upscaling. Stored feature names do not assert a minimum input resolution.

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
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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)404Height (highest)534Depth215mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21 × 8.5 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 with stand 615 x 534 x 215 mm at the highest position and 615 x 404 x 215 mm at the lowest.
Width615Height (lowest)405Height (highest)535Depth249mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21.1 × 9.8 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original base-model table directly states 615 x 405-535 x 249 mm with stand. All dimensions retain this whole-mm source precision and explicitly published minimum/maximum height endpoints. Own U.S. manual and UK 614.5 x 535.3 x 249.1 mm corroborate the rounded upper position. Minimum height is not computed from stand travel. Regional warranty, package cables and Japanese JAN are not inherited.
Dimensions without stand
Width615Height367Depth51mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 without stand 615 x 367 x 51 mm.
Width614.5Height360.1Depth70mm(24.2 × 14.2 × 2.8 in)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 direct body metrics, independently exact UK table. Rounded inches in early U.S. sheet are not converted.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
6.6kg(14.6 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 6.6 kg (Net).
8.5kg(18.7 lb)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 net with stand and without packaging, independently UK and original U.S. rounding.
Weight without stand
4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 4.3 kg without stand.
5.7kg(12.6 lb)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 net body without stand/packaging, independently UK.
Box dimensions
Width712Height234Depth455mm(28 × 9.2 × 17.9 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VG27AQL1A table: 712 x 234 x 455 mm (package) in the W x H x D row. The ASUS tech spec page repeats 71.20 x 23.40 x 45.50 cm but also lists a different box of 81.50 x 47.70 x 17.00 cm, which is not stored. The labelled order is kept as published.
Width811Height166Depth491mm(31.9 × 6.5 × 19.3 in)5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact shipping W x H x D table, matching original Japanese base model. Flat-packed box orientation retained.
Box weight
9kg(19.8 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Weight (Esti.) 9.0 kg (Gross). Published as an estimate.
11.9kg(26.2 lb)5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact shipping 11.9 kg, above complete 8.5 kg product. U.S. original 26.2 lb agrees within source rounding.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating: DC 19V, 4.74A (AC adapter).
External adapter1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own external AC/DC adapter, independently manual.
Adapter rating
90W7Reviewhexus.net/tech/reviews/monitors/144382-asus-tuf-vg27aql1aRead 10 October 2026Review: the power supply is not integrated, ASUS ships a compact 90W external source. The manual rates the adapter at 19 V, 4.74 A.
270W3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 two adapter options each 20 V x 13.5 A output, exactly 270 W. Device rating 20 V x 12 A, 240 W is separate and is not maximum operating consumption.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating AC 100 to 240V. The maker tech spec adds 50/60 Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own mains input, matching adapter input. Not monitor 20 V DC or USB PD.
Power use (typical)
26W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power On: < 26 W. The footnote says measured at 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader connection. Stored as 26 with the less-than qualifier here.
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Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26,0 W.
41.6W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 4, EU default 60 Hz on-mode SDR demand. Not native 165 Hz or typical gaming power.
Power use HDR (EU label)
50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 50,0 W.
53.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 6 HDR on-mode demand.
Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Standby: < 0.5 W.
0.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 8. Current maker specification is less than 0.5 W. No network standby value invented.
Off-mode power
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power Off: < 0.3 W.
0.3W6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 7. Current U.S./UK maker less-than 0.3 W qualifier is separate. Early U.S. sheet less-than 0.5 W is less precise.
EU energy class SDR
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
G6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 3 and visually read label.
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_407124_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G6EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact English PIS PDF page 2 row 5 and visually read label.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
42kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact visually read EU label integer 42. Not computed from 41.6 W.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
50kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_407124.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 50 kWh/1000h.
54kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 5 October 2026Exact visually read EU label integer 54, separate from SDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
TÜV Rheinland Anti-blooming Hyper Mini LED8Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact GM9 paragraph PDF page 2 expressly TÜV Rheinland-certified Anti-blooming Hyper Mini LED. Certificate number unstated. Not a low-blue-light or flicker certificate.
Low blue light
Software2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, Low Blue Light: Yes. The manual implements it as a selectable Blue Light Filter level, so it is a software filter.
Software3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 18 Reader SDR picture mode, independently Japanese blue-light-reduction feature. No hardware low-blue-light certification is proved.
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, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are marked optional.
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. three cable rows and manual stand/power assembly. Regional cable lengths, report, remote and paper extras are unstated.
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ1A/VG27AQL1A_VG27AQ1A_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 and the maker tech spec accessory list. The DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables are optional or vary by region. Counts are not published.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years8Measurementpcgameshardware.de/Monitor-Display-Hardware-154105/Tests/TUF-VG27AQL1A-Test-1380799/2Read 10 October 2026PC Games Hardware data table: Garantie 3 Jahre (German market). ASUS publishes no warranty term on the product pages and the EU sheet states none.
1year1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. one-year parts and labor. Original U.S. sheet and current manual warranty agree. Japanese three-year warranty and optional two-year Premium Care extension are separate.
Dead pixel policy
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