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TUF Gaming VG279QM
Released February 2020.4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral review of 28 February 2020 says the monitor is available and in stock from most regions via Amazon and in the UK from Overclockers UK. The user guide is a first edition dated November 2019 and TFTCentral's December 2019 news only reported Taiwanese retail listings. Last checked 10 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 27in
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080
- Refresh rate
- 280Hz
- Panel
- Fast IPS
90 of 172 fields known.
At a glance
Brightness (typical, SDR)
A reviewer measured 378 nits.4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 378 cd/m2 at full OSD brightness, range 98 to 378 cd/m2.
Higher than 78% of other monitors.
Ports
- DisplayPort 1.2
- 2 HDMI 2.0
- Headphone3.5 mm out
General
- Series
- TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Product name TUF Gaming VG279QM.
- Model numbers
- VG279QM3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026User guide cover: TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QM series.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Size (inch): 27. The user guide says 27 inch W (16:9, 68.6 cm).
- Viewable screen diagonal
- Not available
- Native resolution
- 1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920x1080.
- Aspect ratio
- 16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
- Pixel density
- 81.6ppi
- Active display area
- Not available
- Curved
- Not available
- Curvature radius
- Not available
- Anti-reflection coating
- Anti-Glare2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
- Touchscreen
- Not available
Panel
- Panel type
- Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type: Fast IPS.
- Panel type (as published)
- Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
- Backlight
- Not available
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Panel maker
- AU Optronics4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section: AU Optronics M270HAN03.0 AHVA panel.
- Panel part number
- M270HAN03.04Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section.
- Panel generation
- Not available
- Subpixel layout
- Not available
- Colour depth method
- Native5Reviewdisplayninja.com/asus-vg279qm-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors (true 8-bit).
- Displayable colours
- 16.7 million2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Colors: 16.7M.
- DCI-P3 coverage
- Not available
- Adobe RGB coverage
- Not available
- Rec. 2020 coverage
- Not available
- NTSC coverage
- Not available
- Factory calibrated
- Not available
- Claimed Delta E
- Not available
- Paper calibration report in box
- Not available
- Hardware calibration support
- Not available
- Static contrast ratio
- 1,000:12Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1. The user guide also lists 100,000,000:1 with ASCR on, which is not stored.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)
- 400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2.
- Brightness (maker minimum)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (HDR)
- 400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2.
- HDR peak test window
- Not available
- Full-screen brightness
- Not available
- HDR certification
- DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Refresh rate and motion
- Refresh rate per resolution and port
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold. Resolution HDMI 2.0 DisplayPort 1.2 1920 × 1080Native 240Hz 280Hz Show as source table
Width (px) Height (px) Input Input version Maximum accepted rate (Hz) 1920 1080 DisplayPort 1.2 280 1920 1080 HDMI 2.0 240 - Max refresh rate
- 280Hz
- Max refresh rate at native resolution
- 280Hz
- Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
- 280Hz
- Max refresh rate over HDMI
- 240Hz
- Max refresh rate over USB-C
- Not available
- Max refresh rate at 10-bit
- Not available
- Native refresh rate
- 240Hz4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Overclocking and VRR section: the native refresh rate is 240 Hz.
- Overclocked refresh rate
- 280Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max): 280Hz, reached with the OSD Overclocking option on DisplayPort.
- Dual mode
- Not available
- Minimum fixed refresh rate
- Not available
- Adaptive sync technologies
- Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync) and the G-SYNC Compatible badge. TFTCentral confirms the NVIDIA certification and HDMI-VRR support for consoles.
- VRR range per port
Input Min (Hz) Max (Hz) DisplayPort 48 280 HDMI 48 240 - Low framerate compensation
- Not available
- Response time (maker GtG claim)
- 1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Response Time: 1ms (GTG).
- Response time (maker MPRT claim)
- 1ms1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026ELMB section: a 1ms response time (MPRT).
- Overdrive settings
- 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 1004Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Response Times section: the OSD Over Drive option has 6 levels, 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100.
- Motion blur reduction
- Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur: Yes.
- Blur-reduction technology
- ELMB SYNC1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC).
- Blur reduction works with VRR
- Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: ELMB SYNC can be turned on when Adaptive-Sync (DP) / Variable Refresh Rate is On. TFTCentral confirms strobing and VRR can run together.
- Flicker-free (claimed)
- Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness.
- Black frame insertion
- Not available
Measured
- Input lag at maximum refresh rate
- Not available
- Input lag at 60 Hz
- Not available
- Overshoot (measured)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- 1,135:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: static contrast 1135:1 at the default 70 percent brightness. The brightness section gives an average of 1128:1 across the range.
- SDR brightness (measured)
- 378nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 378 cd/m2 at full OSD brightness, range 98 to 378 cd/m2.
- HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
- Not available
- PWM flicker frequency (measured)
- Not available
- VRR range (measured)
- Not available
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- 2.24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: average dE 2.2, maximum 7.6, at default settings in Racing Mode, before calibration, i1 Pro 2 and LaCie Blue Eye Pro.
- Gray uniformity (measured)
- Not available
- Reflections (measured)
- Not available
Connectivity
- Video inputs
Type Version Count DisplayPort 1.2 1 HDMI 2.0 2 - HDMI ports
- 2
- DisplayPort ports
- 1
- Highest HDMI version
- 2.0
- Highest DisplayPort version
- 1.2
- USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
- Not available
- USB-C power delivered
- Not available
- Thunderbolt
- Not available
- USB upstream ports
- Not available
- USB downstream hub ports
- Not available
- KVM switch
- Not available
- Daisy chain (MST)
- Not available
- Ethernet
- Not available
- 3.5 mm headphone output
- Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: Earphone Jack Yes.
- 3.5 mm microphone input
- Not available
- Optical out
- Not available
Smart features
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- Smart platform
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Remote control
- Not available
Audio and camera
- Number of speakers
- 22Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker 2W x 2.
- Speaker power per channel
- 2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
- Webcam
- Not available
- Microphone
- Not available
Ergonomics and controls
- Stand height adjustment
- 130mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~130mm. TFTCentral measured 130 mm of travel.
- Tilt
- Forward5°Backward33°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Tilt: Yes (+33 to -5 degrees).
- Swivel
- Left90°Right90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
- Pivot
- Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees), clockwise and counterclockwise.
- VESA mount
- 100 x 1002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm.
- VESA adapter needed
- No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: VESA 100mm mounting holes sit behind the stand.
- Security lock slot
- Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
- On-screen menu controls
- Joystick, Buttons4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: a joystick and 3 pressable buttons on the back right.
- Desktop software
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
- Ambient light sensor
- No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no ambient light sensors, motion sensors or card readers.
- Presence sensor
- No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no motion sensors.
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Gaming menu features
- Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026GamePlus function: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment and sniper. Shadow Boost is in the Gaming menu.
OLED care
We could not find any of these 3 fields. Show them
- OLED care
- Not available
- Burn-in covered by warranty
- Not available
- Burn-in warranty length
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale. The dashed outline is the screen at its highest.
- Dimensions with stand
- Width619.4Height (lowest)376Height (highest)506.7Depth211.4mm(24.4 × 14.8 to 19.9 × 8.3 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.94 x 50.67 x 21.14 cm at the highest position. The lowest height of 376 mm comes from the user guide, which gives 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest. Width, maximum height and depth are taken from the more precise tech spec page.
- Dimensions without stand
- Width619.4Height362.7Depth50.6mm(24.4 × 14.3 × 2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D): 61.94 x 36.27 x 5.06 cm. The user guide gives 619 x 363 x 50 mm.
- Stand footprint
- Not available
- Weight with stand
- 5.6kg(12.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight: 5.6 kg. The user guide also says 5.6 kg.
- Weight without stand
- 3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight without Stand: 3.3 kg.
- Box dimensions
- Not available
Power
- Power supply
- External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: DC 19V, 3.42A (AC adapter). The accessories include a power adapter.
- Adapter rating
- Not available
- Input voltage
- 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
- Power use (typical)
- Not available
- Power use SDR (EU label)
- Not available
- Power use HDR (EU label)
- Not available
- EU energy class SDR
- Not available
- EU energy class HDR
- Not available
- Energy per 1000 h SDR
- Not available
- Energy per 1000 h HDR
- Not available
Certifications
- VESA ClearMR
- Not available
- VESA AdaptiveSync Display
- Not available
- TÜV certifications
- Low Blue Light, Flicker-free2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate badges: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
- ENERGY STAR
- Not available
- TCO Certified
- Not available
- EPEAT
- Not available
- Colour certifications
- Not available
- Other certifications
- UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, CEL, MEPS, PSE, UkrSEPRO, KCC, E-Standby, ICES-3, PC Recycle3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance and Standards, verbatim, without the TUV items listed above.
In the box
- In the box
- Warranty Card, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Certificate2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Accessories, verbatim. The page says they vary by region and the user guide lists the DisplayPort and HDMI cables as optional.
- Cables included
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
- Dead pixel policy
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Exact model ASUS Global product page.
- Spec sheet
- www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026ASUS Global tech spec page. No separate spec sheet PDF was found.
- Manual
- dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026English user guide, first edition November 2019.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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- Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm
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