Asus TUF Gaming VG279Q1R 27" FHD Gaming Monitor (2020)

33% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Asus TUF Gaming VG279Q1R is a basic, ultra-slim 27-inch FHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel.
Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
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
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Only tilt adjustment
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Display panel not very bright

Price Comparison

Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2

Construction

Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 22°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
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)
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
48 Hz ~ 144 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 Premium
Video
Color Temperature Selection, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Skin-Tone Selection, GameFast Input technology, GaneVisual (Scenery/Racing/Cinema/RTS/RPG/FPS/sRGB Modes/MOBA Mode), Ultra-Low Blue Light, SPLENDID Video Preset Modes, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS ...

Performance

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

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2020

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