ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A computer monitor 68.6 cm (27 inch) 3840 x 2160 pixels 4K Ultra HD LCD Black

The 27-inch TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A is a 4K UHD gaming monitor with a Fast IPS panel and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible certification. It delivers up to 160 Hz refresh rate for fast-paced gameplay and supports Display Stream Compression (DSC), ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync™ Premium to reduce motion blur and tearing. Console support includes up to 4K at 120 Hz over HDMI® 2.1 without chroma subsampling. The monitor covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut to provide accurate colors and strong contrast.

Advantages

The combination of a Fast IPS panel and 160 Hz refresh rate provides smooth motion and quick response suitable for competitive and immersive gaming. DSC, ELMB Sync and FreeSync Premium work together to minimize visual artifacts and maintain fluid frame delivery. HDMI 2.1 compatibility enables high-resolution, high-frame-rate console output without chroma subsampling, preserving color detail. A wide 95% DCI-P3 gamut improves color fidelity for games and media.

Key specifications

• Screen size: 27-inch
• Resolution: 4K UHD
• Panel type: Fast IPS
• Refresh rate: up to 160 Hz
• Adaptive sync: NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, AMD FreeSync™ Premium
• Motion technologies: ASUS ELMB Sync
• Display Stream Compression (DSC): supported
• HDMI: HDMI® 2.1, supports 4K 120 Hz without chroma subsampling
• Color gamut: 95% DCI-P3

How to use

Connect the monitor to a PC or console using DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1 depending on the desired resolution and refresh rate. For PC gaming at the highest frame rates, use DisplayPort or enable DSC and relevant adaptive-sync features in your graphics driver. For console gaming at 4K 120 Hz, connect via HDMI 2.1 and ensure the console output settings are set to 4K/120 Hz without chroma subsampling. Adjust in-monitor settings for color and motion features as needed.

Recommendations

Use high-quality cables (DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1) and keep graphics drivers and console firmware updated to ensure full compatibility with DSC, ELMB Sync and adaptive sync technologies. Calibrate color settings if accurate color reproduction is required for content creation.