MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F vs Dell SE2426HG Comparison
Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F vs Dell SE2426HG compares two monitors with different strengths for picture quality, motion, and everyday use. Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F is specified with 27-inch / IPS / QHD / W-LED, while Dell SE2426HG uses 23.8-inch / IPS / Full HD. The listed refresh rate is 144 Hz on Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F and 48Hz – 240Hz on Dell SE2426HG. Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F lists 90 % DCI-P3 coverage; an equivalent published gamut figure is not available for Dell SE2426HG. Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F’s clearest advantages are higher native resolution, higher listed typical brightness, and built-in speakers. Dell SE2426HG’s clearest advantages are higher 240Hz-class refresh rate. The better choice depends on which of those differences matters most in your setup.
IPS 144Hz
Asus
6.8
/10
144 HzNative Refresh Rate
PremiumAMD FreeSync
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
IPS
Dell
6.6
/10
IPSPanel Type
92 PPIPixel Density
23.8-inchScreen Size
HDMI 2.1HDMI Version
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Brand | Asus | Dell |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Dell |
| Series | TUF Gaming | SE |
| Model | TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F | SE2426HG |
| Model Alias | TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F | -- |
| Full Product Name | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQME5F | Dell SE2426HG |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Value / Budget-Friendly Gaming | -- |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Everyday Gaming on a Budget | -- |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase | -- |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) | -- |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in | 23.8-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 685.8 mm (27.00 in) | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm (23.49 in) | -- |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm (13.22 in) | -- |
| Display Area | 88.88 % | 91.46% |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | -- | IPS panel with wide 178° / 178° viewing angles W-LED backlight 99% s RGB color coverage 240Hz refresh + 1ms Gt G / 0.5ms MPRT Anti-glare / Matte (3H) coatingFlicker-free technology Comfort View PlusLow Blue Light |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | -- |
| 3D Support | No | -- |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte | -- |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm | 92 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (0.01 in) | 0.311 mm |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8-bit |
| FRC | Yes | -- |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 16.7 Million |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² | -- |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | -- |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 | -- |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | -- |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | -- |
| HDR Support? | Display / HDR 400 /HDR10 |
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| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 90 % | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | -- |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 260 Hz | 48Hz – 240Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms | -- |
| MPRT Response Time | 0.3 ms (MPRT) | -- |
| AMD FreeSync? | Premium | -- |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Compatible | -- |
| Motion Blur Reduction | ELMB Sync | -- |
| Shadow Boost | Yes | -- |
| Crosshair | Yes | -- |
| Dynamic Crosshair | Yes | -- |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes | -- |
| GameFast Input | Yes | -- |
| GameVisual | Yes | -- |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2×HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 415 k Hz | -- |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 | -- |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Version | -- | HDCP 2.3 |
| USB-A Ports | 1 | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | -- |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | -- |
| Microphone Input | 3.5 mm Audio In | -- |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2 W | -- |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No | No height adjustment |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | -- |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | -- |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | -- |
| Portrait Mode | No | -- |
| Security Lock | Yes | -- |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | -- |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 614.9 mm x 455 mm x 213.8 mm (W x H x D) | -- |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 614.9 mm x 366.5 mm x 51 mm (W x H x D) | -- |
| Weight With Stand | 5 kg (11.02 lbs) | 3.36 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.2 kg (9.26 lbs) | 2.72 kg |
| Stand Depth | 213.8 mm (8.42 in) | -- |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100V - 240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | -- |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | -- |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | -- | 14W |
| Average Power Consumption | 26 W | 14W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | -- | 40W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.3W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 W | -- |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes | -- |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes | -- |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | -- |
| Additional Monitor Features | AI Visual; AsusDisplay Widget Center; Asus Power SyncDisplay Widget Center; Color Temperature Selection (4 modes); Fast IPS; Game Fast InputGame Plus; Game Visual; TUF Gaming A.I technology; Variable Overdrive |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | -- | ENERGY STAR 8.0 |
| EPEAT | -- | EPEAT |
| TCO Certified | -- | TCO Certified |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 400 | -- |
| VESA AdaptiveSync? | Display 255 | -- |
| RoHS | -- | Ro HS |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable (optional) | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable (optional) | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | 689 mm x 475 mm x 160 mm (W x H x D) | -- |
| Package Width | 689 mm (27.13 in) | -- |
| Package Height | 475 mm (18.70 in) | -- |
| Package Depth | 160 mm (6.30 in) | -- |
| Package Weight | 6.9 kg (15.21 lbs) | -- |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: September 2026
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