ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A computer monitor 68.6 cm (27 inch) 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD LED Black

The TUF Gaming VG279Q5A is a 27-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED monitor with a Fast IPS panel designed for gaming and multimedia. It combines a high 200Hz refresh rate, very short response times and adaptive-sync compatibility to deliver smooth, clear visuals for fast-paced gameplay. The monitor includes built-in speakers, VESA mounting support and software control via DisplayWidget Center.

Advantages

Fast IPS technology provides rapid pixel response and consistent color reproduction across wide viewing angles. A 200Hz refresh rate together with a 0.3 ms (min) GTG response capability and support for AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility reduce motion blur and screen tearing. ELMB Sync further minimizes ghosting at high frame rates. The panel covers 99% of the sRGB color space and offers typical 300 cd/m² brightness and 1000:1 contrast for vivid, well-defined images.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Competitive and fast-paced PC gaming
• Multimedia playback and streaming
• General productivity with wide viewing angles
• Desktop setups requiring VESA mounting

Key specifications

• Screen size: 27 inches (68.6 cm)
• Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080, 16:9
• Panel type: Fast IPS (LED backlight)
• Refresh rate: 200 Hz
• Response time: 0.3 ms (min, GTG) / 1 ms typical
• Color coverage: 99% sRGB
• Brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
• Adaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility
• Additional motion tech: ASUS ELMB Sync
• Screen shape: Flat
• Built-in speakers: Yes
• VESA mounting: Yes
• Energy efficiency class: E (SDR/HDR); energy consumption ~21 kWh/1000h

How to use

Connect the monitor to your PC or console using an appropriate video cable supported by your graphics source. Use the DisplayWidget Center software or the on-screen display controls to adjust brightness, color presets, refresh rate and adaptive-sync settings. For competitive gaming, enable the highest supported refresh rate in your graphics driver and activate FreeSync or G-SYNC compatibility along with ELMB Sync if you want to reduce ghosting at high frame rates. Mount the monitor on a VESA-compatible stand or arm if needed and position it at eye level for comfortable viewing.

Recommendations

For best gaming performance, set your graphics card to output at 200 Hz, enable adaptive-sync (FreeSync or G-SYNC compatibility) and use ELMB Sync when playing titles with very high frame rates. Adjust color preset and brightness for different environments and use VESA mounting for ergonomic placement.