Asus VG279Q3A 27 Full HD IPS Led 180Hz Gaming Monitor Golden
Key Features 27inch Full HD(1920x1080) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 180Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay 1ms (Gtg) response time for smooth gameplay, and Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (Elmb Sync) technology enables Elmb and variablerefreshrate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates FreeSync Premium and GSync compatible delivers a seamless, tearfree gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without overexposing bright areas A multitude of connectivity options, including two Hdmi 2.0, plus DisplayPort 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources. If there is a manufacturing defect in the product, customer can send it to us for the assessment of the product. Once an order is submitted, a customer is committed to the purchase until and unless there is a valid reason to cancel. As per the statement provided under the Australian Consumer Law, a consumer is entitled to a refund only if there is a major reason not when a customer changes his mind or has picked the wrong product due to some reason.
Key Features 27inch Full HD(1920x1080) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 180Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay 1ms (Gtg) response time for smooth gameplay, and Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (Elmb Sync) technology enables Elmb and variablerefreshrate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates FreeSync Premium and GSync compatible delivers a seamless, tearfree gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without overexposing bright areas A multitude of connectivity options, including two Hdmi 2.0, plus DisplayPort 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources. If there is a manufacturing defect in the product, customer can send it to us for the assessment of the product. Once an order is submitted, a customer is committed to the purchase until and unless there is a valid reason to cancel. As per the statement provided under the Australian Consumer Law, a consumer is entitled to a refund only if there is a major reason not when a customer changes his mind or has picked the wrong product due to some reason.
Key Features 27inch Full HD(1920x1080) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 180Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay 1ms (Gtg) response time for smooth gameplay, and Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (Elmb Sync) technology enables Elmb and variablerefreshrate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates FreeSync Premium and GSync compatible delivers a seamless, tearfree gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without overexposing bright areas A multitude of connectivity options, including two Hdmi 2.0, plus DisplayPort 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources. If there is a manufacturing defect in the product, customer can send it to us for the assessment of the product. Once an order is submitted, a customer is committed to the purchase until and unless there is a valid reason to cancel. As per the statement provided under the Australian Consumer Law, a consumer is entitled to a refund only if there is a major reason not when a customer changes his mind or has picked the wrong product due to some reason.
Key Features 27inch Full HD(1920x1080) Fast IPS gaming monitor with 180Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay 1ms (Gtg) response time for smooth gameplay, and Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (Elmb Sync) technology enables Elmb and variablerefreshrate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates FreeSync Premium and GSync compatible delivers a seamless, tearfree gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without overexposing bright areas A multitude of connectivity options, including two Hdmi 2.0, plus DisplayPort 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources. If there is a manufacturing defect in the product, customer can send it to us for the assessment of the product. Once an order is submitted, a customer is committed to the purchase until and unless there is a valid reason to cancel. As per the statement provided under the Australian Consumer Law, a consumer is entitled to a refund only if there is a major reason not when a customer changes his mind or has picked the wrong product due to some reason.
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q3A 27" Full HD Monitor 180Hz, 1ms GtG, G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, Adaptive Sync, ELMB, GameFast Input Fast-IPS, 16:9, 1920 x 1080
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Asus VG279Q3A-NR 27" FHD 1ms 180Hz Fast IPS Monitor
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So I just received my ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor a week ago and have been putting it through its paces.Upon unboxing includes the following:* ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor* Stand Base and Tilt/Pivoting Arm* HDMI Cable* Power Cord* User Manual/Warranty InfoSetup is pretty much straightforward, simply screw arm with attached plate to the back of the monitor and screw the base into the arm and that's it. Also on the back is 2 HDMI ports, DisplayPort port, power adapter port, and a headphone port is also featured on the back of the display. Though the monitor does not have a webcam, it does include integrated speakers, which don't sound too bad. For testing purposes, I connected my PS5 Slim to this monitor this past week and ... MoreSo I just received my ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor a week ago and have been putting it through its paces.Upon unboxing includes the following:* ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor* Stand Base and Tilt/Pivoting Arm* HDMI Cable* Power Cord* User Manual/Warranty InfoSetup is pretty much straightforward, simply screw arm with attached plate to the back of the monitor and screw the base into the arm and that's it. Also on the back is 2 HDMI ports, DisplayPort port, power adapter port, and a headphone port is also featured on the back of the display. Though the monitor does not have a webcam, it does include integrated speakers, which don't sound too bad. For testing purposes, I connected my PS5 Slim to this monitor this past week and though its only 1080P, it looks really good. This monitor features 180Hz refresh rate, Fast IPS, 1ms response times, and NVidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium. The colors are vibrant and there were no lag issues noticeable during my gameplay. If I had to gripe about anything on this monitor is the way ASUS and other companies label their buttons on the back of the monitor for accessing and scrolling throughout the menu system. I wish they would highlight or label each function with white lettering so that they can easily be identified.All in all I have really enjoyed using this monitor and it will make a nice addition to my home office. Very nice monitor for its price range, and will be great for everyday tasks as well as gaming. Will make a great starter monitor for kids.
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Out-of-the-box the screen looks amazing from its sleek thin bezel to its techie rugged look on the back all around very nicely built to the term “TUFF”. In the box is the included HDMI 2.0 cable along with your standard power cable and monitor arm stand with base and tool to get you going quickly. Besides the stand itself, there’s also a location for a vesa mount if you plan to hang the screen vice using the stand. The monitor does include various inputs in which two primary inputs are HDMI, a headphone port, and even has small speakers (sound is good, focus is there screen here). The panel controls are easily located on the back right of the monitor within easy reach for those fine-tuning moments when there’s a need to adjust brightness, contrast, and color ... MoreOut-of-the-box the screen looks amazing from its sleek thin bezel to its techie rugged look on the back all around very nicely built to the term “TUFF”. In the box is the included HDMI 2.0 cable along with your standard power cable and monitor arm stand with base and tool to get you going quickly. Besides the stand itself, there’s also a location for a vesa mount if you plan to hang the screen vice using the stand. The monitor does include various inputs in which two primary inputs are HDMI, a headphone port, and even has small speakers (sound is good, focus is there screen here). The panel controls are easily located on the back right of the monitor within easy reach for those fine-tuning moments when there’s a need to adjust brightness, contrast, and color settings. The screen is bright and vibrant without leaving my eyes feeling tired after using it for a while. The higher refresh rates and low response times make for clean and crisp gameplay. The panel on this does reduce glare, but will need some adjustments to its brightness and color features depending on the room it is setup in. Asus has come a long way with their panel design and “Tuff” series products designed for gamers. This screen performs overall at a mid-high tier level of performance and will support most GPU cards while having a slightly reduced performance on higher-end GPUs with higher resolutions, low-end GPUs may struggle to perform. The monitor is a nicely reasonable price for any gamer looking for an upgrade in screen performance to GPU ratio.
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I’ve always enjoyed ASUS and typically I go with their Republic of Gamer products, but their TUF gaming line is decent, just always felt like the bargain entry point to gaming products. This monitor feels like it still fits that thought. It has some great features and is a perfect entry point for building a gaming system, but it doesn’t have all the things you might want.First off, 180hz refresh on a 1080p 27” monitor is pretty decent. It makes everything just feel like it moves faster and if you have the video card or gaming system to push it, then you will certainly notice the difference. The low response time and adaptive sync can make it feel like you upgraded your computer if you were playing on anything less. With the various display modes and the shadow ... MoreI’ve always enjoyed ASUS and typically I go with their Republic of Gamer products, but their TUF gaming line is decent, just always felt like the bargain entry point to gaming products. This monitor feels like it still fits that thought. It has some great features and is a perfect entry point for building a gaming system, but it doesn’t have all the things you might want.First off, 180hz refresh on a 1080p 27” monitor is pretty decent. It makes everything just feel like it moves faster and if you have the video card or gaming system to push it, then you will certainly notice the difference. The low response time and adaptive sync can make it feel like you upgraded your computer if you were playing on anything less. With the various display modes and the shadow boost, it makes everything feel different. The controls on the back right side of the monitor are easy to manage with the direction stick or you can download the display widget center and control all the same settings through the app. You have other features like a stopwatch or timer, a choice of center screen crosshairs and a FPS display. If you have multiple displays, it also gives a handy line up option.However, on that note, there is over a ¼ inch black border around the whole screen despite there practically being no bezel. So, if you do decide to do multiple monitors, with two of these, you will have over half an inch of a black bar down the middle. Another thing that some higher end monitors offer, with the crosshair options, is the ability to adjust the position. Many games have them off center a bit and if you want to use the option on screen, you can’t for those games. The last thing I noticed is the viewing angle has a very fine sweet spot. It’s not so noticeable in normal multicolor conditions, but on solid color screens you can quickly notice the edges look darker. As you move around you can see just how centered you have to be to get the most out of it while still noticing some darkening on the sides. However, that also highly reduces any glare, so if you have any background light, you won’t notice it much on this screen. But, it is also kind of light on the brightness, which is good for your typical dimly lit room, just missing out on some dark gradients if there is too much light.Overall, it is a decent monitor and for most it will certainly make a difference in your gaming experience if your devices can handle it. It is missing some things that slightly higher end monitors have, like HDR and additional options. But, for the typical user that just wants a little better performance that a standard monitor, it has it.
| Feet colour | Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Colour gamut | 99 % |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Digital vertical frequency | 48 - 180 Hz |
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q3A 27" Full HD Monitor 180Hz, 1ms GtG, G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, Adaptive Sync, ELMB, GameFast Input Fast-IPS, 16:9, 1920 x 1080
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Asus VG279Q3A-NR 27" FHD 1ms 180Hz Fast IPS Monitor
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So I just received my ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor a week ago and have been putting it through its paces.Upon unboxing includes the following:* ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor* Stand Base and Tilt/Pivoting Arm* HDMI Cable* Power Cord* User Manual/Warranty InfoSetup is pretty much straightforward, simply screw arm with attached plate to the back of the monitor and screw the base into the arm and that's it. Also on the back is 2 HDMI ports, DisplayPort port, power adapter port, and a headphone port is also featured on the back of the display. Though the monitor does not have a webcam, it does include integrated speakers, which don't sound too bad. For testing purposes, I connected my PS5 Slim to this monitor this past week and ... MoreSo I just received my ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor a week ago and have been putting it through its paces.Upon unboxing includes the following:* ASUS 27" IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz Gaming Monitor* Stand Base and Tilt/Pivoting Arm* HDMI Cable* Power Cord* User Manual/Warranty InfoSetup is pretty much straightforward, simply screw arm with attached plate to the back of the monitor and screw the base into the arm and that's it. Also on the back is 2 HDMI ports, DisplayPort port, power adapter port, and a headphone port is also featured on the back of the display. Though the monitor does not have a webcam, it does include integrated speakers, which don't sound too bad. For testing purposes, I connected my PS5 Slim to this monitor this past week and though its only 1080P, it looks really good. This monitor features 180Hz refresh rate, Fast IPS, 1ms response times, and NVidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium. The colors are vibrant and there were no lag issues noticeable during my gameplay. If I had to gripe about anything on this monitor is the way ASUS and other companies label their buttons on the back of the monitor for accessing and scrolling throughout the menu system. I wish they would highlight or label each function with white lettering so that they can easily be identified.All in all I have really enjoyed using this monitor and it will make a nice addition to my home office. Very nice monitor for its price range, and will be great for everyday tasks as well as gaming. Will make a great starter monitor for kids.
Out-of-the-box the screen looks amazing from its sleek thin bezel to its techie rugged look on the back all around very nicely built to the term “TUFF”. In the box is the included HDMI 2.0 cable along with your standard power cable and monitor arm stand with base and tool to get you going quickly. Besides the stand itself, there’s also a location for a vesa mount if you plan to hang the screen vice using the stand. The monitor does include various inputs in which two primary inputs are HDMI, a headphone port, and even has small speakers (sound is good, focus is there screen here). The panel controls are easily located on the back right of the monitor within easy reach for those fine-tuning moments when there’s a need to adjust brightness, contrast, and color ... MoreOut-of-the-box the screen looks amazing from its sleek thin bezel to its techie rugged look on the back all around very nicely built to the term “TUFF”. In the box is the included HDMI 2.0 cable along with your standard power cable and monitor arm stand with base and tool to get you going quickly. Besides the stand itself, there’s also a location for a vesa mount if you plan to hang the screen vice using the stand. The monitor does include various inputs in which two primary inputs are HDMI, a headphone port, and even has small speakers (sound is good, focus is there screen here). The panel controls are easily located on the back right of the monitor within easy reach for those fine-tuning moments when there’s a need to adjust brightness, contrast, and color settings. The screen is bright and vibrant without leaving my eyes feeling tired after using it for a while. The higher refresh rates and low response times make for clean and crisp gameplay. The panel on this does reduce glare, but will need some adjustments to its brightness and color features depending on the room it is setup in. Asus has come a long way with their panel design and “Tuff” series products designed for gamers. This screen performs overall at a mid-high tier level of performance and will support most GPU cards while having a slightly reduced performance on higher-end GPUs with higher resolutions, low-end GPUs may struggle to perform. The monitor is a nicely reasonable price for any gamer looking for an upgrade in screen performance to GPU ratio.
I’ve always enjoyed ASUS and typically I go with their Republic of Gamer products, but their TUF gaming line is decent, just always felt like the bargain entry point to gaming products. This monitor feels like it still fits that thought. It has some great features and is a perfect entry point for building a gaming system, but it doesn’t have all the things you might want.First off, 180hz refresh on a 1080p 27” monitor is pretty decent. It makes everything just feel like it moves faster and if you have the video card or gaming system to push it, then you will certainly notice the difference. The low response time and adaptive sync can make it feel like you upgraded your computer if you were playing on anything less. With the various display modes and the shadow ... MoreI’ve always enjoyed ASUS and typically I go with their Republic of Gamer products, but their TUF gaming line is decent, just always felt like the bargain entry point to gaming products. This monitor feels like it still fits that thought. It has some great features and is a perfect entry point for building a gaming system, but it doesn’t have all the things you might want.First off, 180hz refresh on a 1080p 27” monitor is pretty decent. It makes everything just feel like it moves faster and if you have the video card or gaming system to push it, then you will certainly notice the difference. The low response time and adaptive sync can make it feel like you upgraded your computer if you were playing on anything less. With the various display modes and the shadow boost, it makes everything feel different. The controls on the back right side of the monitor are easy to manage with the direction stick or you can download the display widget center and control all the same settings through the app. You have other features like a stopwatch or timer, a choice of center screen crosshairs and a FPS display. If you have multiple displays, it also gives a handy line up option.However, on that note, there is over a ¼ inch black border around the whole screen despite there practically being no bezel. So, if you do decide to do multiple monitors, with two of these, you will have over half an inch of a black bar down the middle. Another thing that some higher end monitors offer, with the crosshair options, is the ability to adjust the position. Many games have them off center a bit and if you want to use the option on screen, you can’t for those games. The last thing I noticed is the viewing angle has a very fine sweet spot. It’s not so noticeable in normal multicolor conditions, but on solid color screens you can quickly notice the edges look darker. As you move around you can see just how centered you have to be to get the most out of it while still noticing some darkening on the sides. However, that also highly reduces any glare, so if you have any background light, you won’t notice it much on this screen. But, it is also kind of light on the brightness, which is good for your typical dimly lit room, just missing out on some dark gradients if there is too much light.Overall, it is a decent monitor and for most it will certainly make a difference in your gaming experience if your devices can handle it. It is missing some things that slightly higher end monitors have, like HDR and additional options. But, for the typical user that just wants a little better performance that a standard monitor, it has it.
As strange as this may sound, I was rather impressed with the fact that the monitor was fully encapsulated in styrofoam within the box. Many monitors and televisions are packed with styrofoam on the top and bottom, but nothing covering the screen itself, which can make it vulnerable to damage during shipping.Before discussing the features of the monitor itself, I was a little underwhelmed with the included stand. The monitor pivots on one axis from -5° to +23°. It does not move up and down, nor does it rotate. If pairing with another monitor, the inability to move the screen up and down (on the y-axis, so to speak) is disappointing and can create some issues if the adjacent monitor is not the same or lacks the ability to move up and down itself. The monitor also ... MoreAs strange as this may sound, I was rather impressed with the fact that the monitor was fully encapsulated in styrofoam within the box. Many monitors and televisions are packed with styrofoam on the top and bottom, but nothing covering the screen itself, which can make it vulnerable to damage during shipping.Before discussing the features of the monitor itself, I was a little underwhelmed with the included stand. The monitor pivots on one axis from -5° to +23°. It does not move up and down, nor does it rotate. If pairing with another monitor, the inability to move the screen up and down (on the y-axis, so to speak) is disappointing and can create some issues if the adjacent monitor is not the same or lacks the ability to move up and down itself. The monitor also does not accommodate a VESA mount (at least not that I can tell), so do not purchase this if you are looking for a portrait-orientation monitor. Additionally, cable management is not a consideration at all with this monitor/stand. Unless you have your own mechanism for securing your cables, prepare yourself for the power and HDMI cables hanging straight down from the back side of the monitor. Simply stated, the lack of flexibility in the stand and mounting options for the monitor knocks a star off the review.As for the monitor itself, I have no complaints. The bezels on the sides and top are thin. The colors are vibrant and the blacks are deep. There are several settings within the monitor itself that are designed to enhance the gaming experience. Using such settings, however, may have some odd effects on non-gaming use. For an example, the screen defaulted to a “racing” setting which made my desktop wallpaper look very saturated and unnatural. Switching to a different display setting on the monitor toned the colors down a bit and helped fix that issue. The monitor is a full HD monitor at 1920x1080. It is not 4K, however. the 180Hz capability with a 1ms response time is great for enjoying fast motion without lag. There are some other features as well, such adaptive-sync, ELMB sync, variable overdrive, shadow boost, flicker-free technology, low blue light technology, and a 99% sRGB gamut for good colors and contrast. Unless comparing to another monitor side-by-side, however, I am not sure how much of a difference a casual gamer will notice. Connections include two HDMI 2.0 ports plus a DisplayPort 1.2 port (and a headphone jack). There is a volume control, so I assume the monitor has speakers? I did not bother figuring out if that is the case because I never use monitor speakers because they never sound good. (Just speaking generally, mind you. Not sure if that is the case with this monitor or if it even has speakers in it.)Controls for the monitor are on the back to the right side. There is a joystick control on the top and four buttons that are staggered to help determine which one is which. They are also large, which is nice (as opposed to some monitors with very small buttons that make it difficult to operate).Ultimately, I suppose it really depends on your budget. With a retail price of about $200, this is not a bad monitor, but an extra $50 scores you a QHD (2560x1440) monitor with 130% sRGB. Spending $300 on the same family of monitors will include DisplayHDR 400 as well. As a monitor is not a frequent purchase, there is something to be said for spending a little extra on what could be an item that you keep for years.
This is a full HD 1920x1080 IPS monitor with a 1ms response time, G-Sync/FreeSync Premium, and 180Hz refresh rate. Those are the important specs to look for in a gaming monitor. Along with ELMB (extreme low motion blur) Sync, variable refresh rate and 99% sRGB means you should get blur free action and accurate distortion free colors in fast paced games. This monitor delivers on both counts. Colors are vivid and gameplay images are sharp with no distortion or blur.There are a host of settings that can be customized to personal preference, including 7 preset game visual modes, shadow boost, crosshair customization, timer on/off, FPS counter on/off, display alignment, multiscreen and hotkey settings. There is also an ASCR setting (Asus Smart Contrast Ratio) which ... MoreThis is a full HD 1920x1080 IPS monitor with a 1ms response time, G-Sync/FreeSync Premium, and 180Hz refresh rate. Those are the important specs to look for in a gaming monitor. Along with ELMB (extreme low motion blur) Sync, variable refresh rate and 99% sRGB means you should get blur free action and accurate distortion free colors in fast paced games. This monitor delivers on both counts. Colors are vivid and gameplay images are sharp with no distortion or blur.There are a host of settings that can be customized to personal preference, including 7 preset game visual modes, shadow boost, crosshair customization, timer on/off, FPS counter on/off, display alignment, multiscreen and hotkey settings. There is also an ASCR setting (Asus Smart Contrast Ratio) which automatically adjusts brightness according to content. This supposedly improves dark levels and color, but it really depends on the game you're playing whether or not it makes much of a difference. All of these aforementioned settings can be accessed through an Asus DisplayWidget Center app that can be downloaded for free from the Asus website. The variable overdrive, variable refresh rate, and ELMB (extreme low motion blur) sync settings can only be accessed through the on-screen display (OSD) buttons located on the back of the monitor. When ELMB sync is turned on ASCR is disabled and vice-versa.The monitor has 2 2.0 HDMI ports, 1 1.2 DisplayPort, 1 earphone jack and 2x2W speakers. There are no USB ports or bridge. Includes 1 HDMI cable and power cord.One really has to play with all of the settings to see what settings give the best visual experience on the game being played. It all comes down to personal preference, but this monitor has all the customizable features and specs needed to create a top-notch visual gaming experience on the most demanding games at a decent price point.
I received the Asus—TUF Gaming 27” IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz 1ms monitor in the middle of last week and have not gotten anything done since. I say that in jest, but I am super impressed with this latest model. I have an ASUS gaming laptop and already had an ASUS TUF monitor that has already been moved to the number three position within my monitor groupings. The IPS display, which produces a much more vivid image as opposed to its LED counterpart, is set to peak at 1920 x 1080. This monitor being priced at a middle of the road tier is perfect and fitting since the monitor will have some negatives for potential buyers that a few more dollars towards a different model series can easily subside. As mentioned, though, for me and the games I play, this monitor delivers a crisp ... MoreI received the Asus—TUF Gaming 27” IPS FHD 1080P 180Hz 1ms monitor in the middle of last week and have not gotten anything done since. I say that in jest, but I am super impressed with this latest model. I have an ASUS gaming laptop and already had an ASUS TUF monitor that has already been moved to the number three position within my monitor groupings. The IPS display, which produces a much more vivid image as opposed to its LED counterpart, is set to peak at 1920 x 1080. This monitor being priced at a middle of the road tier is perfect and fitting since the monitor will have some negatives for potential buyers that a few more dollars towards a different model series can easily subside. As mentioned, though, for me and the games I play, this monitor delivers a crisp and vibrant display. The 180Hz is about 30 to 40 frames per second faster than my older monitor, which was 165Hz. My setup only allows me to really pull like 140 in the game, though, with the other monitor. However, with the newer technology of this VG279Q3A model, I am putting up anywhere from 155Hz, to just knocking at the door of 180Hz consistently. The gameplay frame rate is ultra-smooth and provides a super immersive experience. This monitor offers a 1 millisecond response time that helps battle desync around corners and eliminates motion blur and ghosting. It is also equipped with the FreeSynce (AMD Adaptive Sync) technology, which allows the monitor to synchronize refresh rates with compatible graphics cards. I personally use aftermarket computer speakers or a headset. I typically do not buy a computer monitor for its sound quality, and, honestly, I probably would not buy this one if I were. The backward blasting speakers are good against a wall that pushes the sound waves back toward the user. But it is mid at best when the monitor is free standing with no acoustic amplifying backdrop. That said, the free standing presentation of this monitor is mean. The materials and design were almost all well thought out. Again, as mentioned, it worked well enough and looks good enough in the setup that I moved it to the main screen position.Last thoughts: Overall, the ASUS TUF Gaming 27’ IPS FHD 1080 180Hz monitor exceeds expectations and exceeds expected output. I am impressed with its performance, advanced features, and super-fast refresh rate not normally found at this price point. This monitor is not a high-end monitor and may not be for everyone. I would definitely recommend it to a casual gamer or someone of the like. Please check the features and specifications that will work best for your gaming setup; this one works excellently for mine.
Praise: Between video games and work at home, I spend hours on this monitor every day. It arrived in perfect condition, with zero dead pixels, scratches, or wear and tear. This monitor is an immaculate size, with an impeccable refresh rate and wide variety of colors. I have a 120 HZ screen in my 15.6" laptop, and this monitor is a "night and day" sort of upgrade - it feels like you have the best view online.Critique: This monitor feels like a 5 star rating, but unfortunately, the sound quality is so poor it's impossible to rate it that high. The speakers are behind your screen, and they are so quiet they are rendered useless - I plugged an AUX cord into my monitor, and I have used my Sound Kick speaker from day 1. If sound quality is important to you, stop reading ... MorePraise: Between video games and work at home, I spend hours on this monitor every day. It arrived in perfect condition, with zero dead pixels, scratches, or wear and tear. This monitor is an immaculate size, with an impeccable refresh rate and wide variety of colors. I have a 120 HZ screen in my 15.6" laptop, and this monitor is a "night and day" sort of upgrade - it feels like you have the best view online.Critique: This monitor feels like a 5 star rating, but unfortunately, the sound quality is so poor it's impossible to rate it that high. The speakers are behind your screen, and they are so quiet they are rendered useless - I plugged an AUX cord into my monitor, and I have used my Sound Kick speaker from day 1. If sound quality is important to you, stop reading this review and consider another (ASUS) product.Additionally, this is a 1920 x 1080 monitor - obviously this is ideal for many games, but it is not the best resolution available at this screen size. The graphic settings upon arrival are poor - you will need to experiment with your settings quite a bit before you are satisfied with your screen's image. Apart from normal setup, brightness, saturation, etc., there are 7 different "modes" for your screen, and their differences are basically not explained. I have been gaming with a perfect picture - when suddenly my screen's brightness would fluctuate drastically because of the mode I was in, unexpectedly. The point is the setup for this monitor is rather simple but also rather complex if you aren't deliberate. Ultimately, I ended up having to utilize quite a bit of contrast to get the colors to pop like I felt they should on this monitor
Responsive and bright, this is an extremely likeable monitor, especially for the price. Definitely a larger version of their equally desirable 23.8" model.Based on its refresh rate and response time, this is a functional gaming computer and a wonderful device for video viewing and editing - although resolution is capped at Full HD. Color presentation is magnificent with much richer blacks than I was expecting for such an inexpensive monitor - but I wish the contrast could be better.The design is fantastic and assembly was incredibly simple.My controversial take on this is that I think we are at an interesting point where manufacturers of monitors are developing new models with fewer design improvements while televisions are growing out of control in size and ... MoreResponsive and bright, this is an extremely likeable monitor, especially for the price. Definitely a larger version of their equally desirable 23.8" model.Based on its refresh rate and response time, this is a functional gaming computer and a wonderful device for video viewing and editing - although resolution is capped at Full HD. Color presentation is magnificent with much richer blacks than I was expecting for such an inexpensive monitor - but I wish the contrast could be better.The design is fantastic and assembly was incredibly simple.My controversial take on this is that I think we are at an interesting point where manufacturers of monitors are developing new models with fewer design improvements while televisions are growing out of control in size and specifications. Little-by-little, "gaming mode" (better refresh rates and response times) is finding its way into TVs of all sizes - and prices are getting lower and lower. Right now, my pretty TVs can't compete with a monitor like this ASUS monitor for gaming, but they have way better resolution, contrast, color, and brightness specifications. With the resources that these TV manufacturers have to throw at making displays, I believe that they will be able to improve their performance and lower their prices to the point where their offerings will be more attractive to gamers and video content providers than a FHD monitor like this. So, while this is a very desirable monitor for the price NOW, I think that options for larger, more immersive displays might start having the specs we're looking for without having to depend on our familiar computer-specific brands.Just a thought.
This is a great looking monitor with accurate color reproduction and a very fast panel! The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time come together to give you an excellent monitor for FPS games and other e-sports! The styling is pretty subtle on the front, with slim bezels and a stable stand, the rear gets a little more "gamer-y" but still looks pretty sharp. The rear is also where you find the controls for the monitor, opening up all of the image and game controls. There's a lot of different controls to get into, as well!The game specific ones are:-FPS Counter-Crosshair-Timer-Stopwatch-Display AlignmentThese offer a great assortment of tools to help you game and track your system's performance! The creative ability with 99% sRGB color coverage is great and ... MoreThis is a great looking monitor with accurate color reproduction and a very fast panel! The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time come together to give you an excellent monitor for FPS games and other e-sports! The styling is pretty subtle on the front, with slim bezels and a stable stand, the rear gets a little more "gamer-y" but still looks pretty sharp. The rear is also where you find the controls for the monitor, opening up all of the image and game controls. There's a lot of different controls to get into, as well!The game specific ones are:-FPS Counter-Crosshair-Timer-Stopwatch-Display AlignmentThese offer a great assortment of tools to help you game and track your system's performance! The creative ability with 99% sRGB color coverage is great and allows you to be able to edit video and photos with a good amount of accuracy, by no means a professional monitor, but this is a great option for a do-it-all screen! There's even a set of speakers built-in! They're okay, good enough to get you by when not wearing a headset or even for daily video consumption, but you're not going to use them for situations where audio is critical.Overall, this is a great monitor and a good value! I can only imagine ASUS will run this thing on sale at some point and make it an even better all around value! The only reason I took a star off is the stand is very limited in adjustability and you'll either want to get a monitor riser or arm to better be able to adjust to your height and angle needs, but this would be easy as there is a VESA100 compatible mount holes on the back.
We got this monitor thinking that it would be a nice upgrade to our 11-year-old son's PC gaming setup. 27" is a good size, plus the advertised benefits would (should) show an improvement to the gaming experience. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver.Unboxing was nothing out of the ordinary. The monitor is sandwiched between two molded Styrofoam blocks, with the documentation, cords, and base in pockets on the outside of the blocks. It made for great protections, but it definitely takes two to unbox it to prevent the accessories from falling out, and to pull the carton away.Assembly was less than expected. The "manual" is only 2 pages of tiny non-descriptive line drawings, and the numbering of each step can easily confuse anyone. Luckily, it's very ... MoreWe got this monitor thinking that it would be a nice upgrade to our 11-year-old son's PC gaming setup. 27" is a good size, plus the advertised benefits would (should) show an improvement to the gaming experience. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver.Unboxing was nothing out of the ordinary. The monitor is sandwiched between two molded Styrofoam blocks, with the documentation, cords, and base in pockets on the outside of the blocks. It made for great protections, but it definitely takes two to unbox it to prevent the accessories from falling out, and to pull the carton away.Assembly was less than expected. The "manual" is only 2 pages of tiny non-descriptive line drawings, and the numbering of each step can easily confuse anyone. Luckily, it's very self-explanatory.Setup went very smoothly. Due to the sheer number of available input options, we were able to utilize the existing DisplayPort and power cables, which meant that cable management wasn't disturbed. The only complaint here is that the actual inputs are tucked vertically under a small lip, and the molded input names/types are very hard to read. I had to get direct light to be able to find the correct input.Upon power-up, it walks you through a brief, and by 'brief' I mean 2 questions on power usage, setup. From there, the automatic input determination immediately found the source and began display. The remainder of the setup is done using the haptic joystick and 4 molded buttons on the back of the monitor case. There was no guidance at all as to what feature was what and how to best utilize each setting. Luckily, knowledge of gaming nomenclature came in handy here. The settings are definitely different, but once chosen, there isn't any ability to tweak them. I also found it disappointing that it didn't automatically determine what type of game was being played so as to provide the best graphic combination possible. We had to set it up for FPS when playing that game, adjust to scenery mode when in a strategy game, and so forth. Text is very pixelated, no matter what, which was surprising. For a unit to advertise its graphics capabilities, it's very grainy. It's also very easy to tell, that despite being "Nvidia G-SYNC compatible", that it definitely requires PCs with GPUs that have that feature. If it had a built-in processor, it would be worlds beyond where it is now.Overall, the size is the only thing it has going for it. Being advertised as a motion-graphics-intensive-capable monitor, it struggles to define even the smallest tasks in a smooth, linear, non-pixelated manner. I would look elsewhere if motion is top priority.
| Feet colour | Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Colour gamut | 99 % |
| RGB colour space | sRGB |
| Digital vertical frequency | 48 - 180 Hz |
