Display
27-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 120 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500 : 1
1500
Overview
A D-sub port in 2026 tells you most of what you need to know. The VA279QGSE is built for offices with older machines and tight budgets, not for anyone shopping on specs: 1920 x 1080 across 27 inches works out to 81 PPI, the panel is 8-bit with 16.7 million colours, and the inputs are HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and VGA. What Asus did spend on is the stand, and it is genuinely excellent - 150 mm of height, +/-180 degree swivel, a full pivot and a -5 to +35 degree tilt, which beats monitors costing three times as much. It runs 120 Hz with Adaptive-Sync and draws just 15 W. Buy it for the ergonomics and the price, not the panel.
BrandAsusPanel TypeIPSResolution1920 x 1080Refresh Rate48-120 Hz
Key Highlights
- +/-180 degree swivel and 150 mm of height - exceptional stand for the price
- Full pivot with a -5 to +35 degree tilt range
- 120 Hz with Adaptive-Sync on a budget office panel
- Only 15 W average draw, with EPEAT Gold and TCO certification
- 1500:1 contrast, above the usual 1000:1 IPS figure
Who Should Buy the Asus VA279QGSE
+ Best For
Budget office fleets
EPEAT Gold, TCO certified and 15 W draw
Ergonomic desks
a stand that outclasses far pricier monitors
Legacy hardware
D-sub and HDMI 1.4 for older machines
Shared workstations
+/-180 degree swivel turns it right around
× Not Ideal For
Detail work
81 PPI is the softest density in this range
Colour work
8-bit with no DCI-P3 figure published
Modern gaming
120 Hz on an HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2 panel
HDR
HDR10 with no certification and 300 cd/m2 peak
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48-120 Hz
a genuine step over 60 Hz for scrolling
Response Time
1 ms
quick, with Trace Free acceleration
Brightness
300 cd/m2
adequate indoors, weak by a window
Contrast
1500:1
above the usual 1000:1 IPS figure
Colour Gamut
99% sRGB, 8-bit
standard content only
HDR
HDR10, uncertified
accepts the signal, no real effect
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate120 Hzsmoother than 60, but the ports limit what you can feed it
Response Time1 msquick for the class
VRR / Adaptive SyncAdaptive-Sync technologytear-free within its range
GPU Requirementminimal - 1080p at 120 fps suits entry-level hardware
HDR & Brightness Reality
HDR10 appears on the sheet with no DisplayHDR tier and a 300 cd/m2 peak identical to its typical brightness - so there is nothing for HDR to do. This is not a criticism worth dwelling on, because HDR is not remotely what this monitor is about. It is a 15 W, EPEAT Gold office panel with an unusually good stand and a VGA port for machines that still need one. Judge it on that.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI1 x HDMI 1.4an old standard; limits refresh at 1080p
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort 1.2the connection for the full 120 Hz
USB-CNot availableno USB-C on this model
USB HubNoneplus a D-sub (VGA) port for legacy machines
Audio Out3.5 mmplus 2 x 2 W speakers (4 W) - backup only
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Size / Footprint27-inch 16:9, 613 mm wide5.5 kg with the stand
StandIncluded, removable3.8 kg panel alone
VESA Mount100 x 100 mmstandard arm fit
Tilt-5 to +35 degreesone of the widest tilt ranges here
Height Adjust150 mmgenerous, matching monitors three times the price
Swivel / PivotSwivel +/-180 degrees, pivot supportedit turns completely around
Real-World Use Cases
15 W draw with EPEAT Gold and TCO certification
D-sub and HDMI 1.4 for older hardware
+/-180 degree swivel shows your screen to anyone
a full pivot with 150 mm of height
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Exceptional stand: 150 mm height, +/-180 swivel, full pivot, +35 tilt
- 120 Hz with Adaptive-Sync at an office price
- Only 15 W average draw, EPEAT Gold and TCO certified
- 1500:1 contrast, above typical IPS
- D-sub for legacy machines
Cons
- 81 PPI the softest density in this range
- 8-bit panel with no DCI-P3 figure published
- HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 are dated
- HDR10 with no certification, no USB-C, no hub
Score & Ratings
5.6/10
Good
Basic Information
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Asus |
| Model | VA279QGSE |
| Model Alias | VA279QGSE |
| Model Year | 2026 |
Display
8
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Size Class | 27-inch | |
| Panel Type | IPS | |
| Curvature | Not specified | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 | |
| Pixel Density | 81 PPI | 81 PPI - 1080p across 27 inches; soft for text at desk distance. |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.311 mm | |
| Display Area | 90.17 % |
Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Color Depth | 8 bits | 8 bits - 16.7 million colours; standard content only. |
| Colors | 16777216 colors | |
| sRGB | 99 % | |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
HDR10 with no certification - and a 300 cd/m2 peak leaves no headroom. |
Brightness & Contrast
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (Typical) | 300 cd/m² | |
| Peak Brightness | 300 cd/m² | |
| Contrast | 1500 : 1 | 1500:1 - a little above the usual IPS 1000:1. |
Performance
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 120 Hz | 48-120 Hz - a real step over 60 Hz for scrolling and cursor movement. |
| Response Time | 1 ms | |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync technology |
Display Technologies
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: IPSBacklight: W-LEDViewing Angles: 178° / 178°Response Time: -Coating: Anti-glare/Matte |
Camera
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Camera | No |
Audio
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio | 2 x 2 W |
Connectivity & Ports
2
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1× HDMI 1.41× DisplayPort 1.21× D-sub1× 3.5 mm Audio Out |
HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and D-sub - old standards, chosen for legacy compatibility. |
Ergonomics
6
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | |
| Height Adjustment | 150 mm | 150 mm - generous, matching monitors three times the price. |
| Pivot | Yes | |
| Swivel | ±180° | +/-180 degrees - the stand turns completely around, which is exceptional. |
| Tilt | -5° to +35° | -5 to +35 degrees - one of the widest tilt ranges of any monitor here. |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
Gaming Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Gaming Features | Adaptive-Sync technologyGamePlusTrace Free technology |
Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Not specified |
| Smart Features | Asus DisplayWidget CenterAsus Eye Care+ TechnologyAsus Power SyncColor Temperature SelectionEye Care+ TechnologyFlicker-free technologyLow Blue LightMotion SyncQuickFitSplendid technology |
Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V | |
| Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | |
| Average Consumption | 15 W | 15 W - the lowest draw of any monitor in these batches. |
| Standby | 0.5 W |
Certificates
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Certificates | Energy StarEPEAT GoldTCO CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Flicker-free CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light CertifiedOften the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them. |
Design, Build & Dimensions
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Without Stand Width | 613.5 mm |
| Without Stand Height | 362.1 mm |
| Without Stand Depth | 49.8 mm |
| Without Stand Weight | 3.8 kg |
| With Stand Width | 613.5 mm |
| With Stand Height | 384.5 mm |
| With Stand Depth | 224 mm |
| With Stand Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Color | Black |
Operating Conditions
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Why does a 2026 monitor still have VGA? +
Because plenty of office and industrial machines still output it. D-sub costs almost nothing to include and keeps this monitor compatible with hardware that a modern gaming panel would refuse.
02 Is the stand really that good? +
Genuinely, yes - and it is the reason to buy it. 150 mm of height, +/-180 degrees of swivel, a full pivot and -5 to +35 degrees of tilt is more range than most premium monitors offer. Asus put the budget there instead of the panel.
03 How bad is 81 PPI at 27 inches? +
Noticeable. It is the same density as the BenQ EX270M - 1080p stretched across 27 inches. Text is soft at desk distance. If you read for a living, a 1440p 27-inch is a far better buy.
04 Is this usable for gaming, or strictly an office panel? +
Casually. 120 Hz with 1 ms and Adaptive-Sync is fine, but HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 are old standards, and the panel is 8-bit with no real HDR. It is an office monitor that can play.
05 Why 120 Hz on an office panel? +
Because it costs almost nothing now, and it makes scrolling and cursor movement noticeably smoother than 60 Hz. It is one of the better free upgrades in this price bracket.
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