Asus VZ279HEG1R 27" FHD Gaming Monitor (2020)

33% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Asus VZ279HEG1R is an ultra-slim 27-inch FHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel with rather disappointing maximum refresh rate.
Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support, comes with limited adjustments, and is not very bright. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 33% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • High 90.55 % screen-to-body ratio
  • Ultra-slim profile
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Only tilt adjustment
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Display panel not very bright

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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x HDMI 1.4, 1x D-sub

Construction

Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 22°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
75 x 75 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
90.55% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.48 in / 37.7 mm w/o stand, 8.39 in / 213 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.27 in / 362.5 mm w/o stand, 16.97 in / 431 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.12 in / 612.6 mm
Weight
3.9 kg / 9 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.9 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
72% NTSC
Pixel Density
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.311 mm
Refresh Rate
50 Hz ~ 75 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

Licenses
BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7), MEPS, TUV Flicker-free, eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, RCM
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 50 °C , 32 °F ~ 122 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
Extreme Low Motion Blur, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, Skin-Tone Selection, QuickFit (Alignment Grid/Paper/Photo Modes), GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment), SPLENDID Video Preset Modes, Color Temperature Selection, Trac...

Performance

Power Consumption
18 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
D-sub cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2020

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