27″ Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A – Specs & Features
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At a glance
The Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A is a 27-inch Full HD Monitor designed for gaming. It features a VA panel for deep blacks and strong contrast. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and fast-paced content and includes 48 Hz - 165 Hz refresh rate and HDMI connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for trailing artifact visible in fast dark-to-bright transitions. It scores Great — 7.2/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- VA panel offers superior contrast ratios over IPS but narrower colour accuracy at wide viewing angles.
Model Year
2024
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
VA
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Asus's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
72
/100
Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
69
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
88
/100
Brightness
Panel brightness in nits — 1000+ for strong HDR
35
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The Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A achieves an overall display score of 7.2/10. With a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Typical brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A
Perfect For
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PC Gamers 165Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
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Dark-Scene & Movie Viewers VA Panel
Deep contrast without the LCD grey cast
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Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
Not Ideal For
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HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
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Colour-Critical Creators Std Gamut
Colour gamut is below the 90% DCI-P3 threshold for professional creative work. Edited photos may not match output.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
165Hz 1080p gaming and daily use.
At 165Hz, 1080p and pixel density, this is a strong all-rounder. If your workflow is purely creative rather than gaming, a 60Hz wide-gamut panel offers better colour at lower cost.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
165Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync Premium maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
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Deep contrast makes dark scenes genuinely dark
VA contrast keeps shadows dark without crushing detail. Native ratio: 3000 : 1. Dim-room streaming gains real depth.
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Consistent for documents and spreadsheets
Handles multi-window office work, browser research, and video calls without colour shift across the panel.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- VA panel high native contrast (3000 : 1) for deep blacks and rich, immersive visuals
- 350 cd/m² display comfortable brightness for extended daily use
- Full HD at 81 PPI clear image for everyday computing, gaming and media consumption
- 165Hz refresh rate fluid, responsive gameplay significantly above standard 144Hz
- 1 ms (MPRT) significantly sharper moving images with reduced blur perception
Cons
- VA pixel response slower than IPS trailing artifact visible in fast dark-to-bright transitions
- Full HD (1080p) on 27.0" lower pixel density (81 PPI) noticeably less sharp than QHD
- Tilt-only stand no height adjustment, swivel or portrait pivot available
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops need a separate adapter for single-cable setup
- No HDR certification standard dynamic range only; HDR content tone-mapped without uplift
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A. The trade-offs are worth evaluating against your specific needs before purchasing. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
7.2/10
Great
The Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A earns a strong overall score of 7.2/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | TUF Gaming VG277QY1A | |
| Series | TUF Gaming | |
| Model Alias | - | |
| Model Year | 2024 |
✓ Good 2024 — recent model. Most modern features included.
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Display
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 27-inch |
✓ Good 27" — popular desktop size. Enough space for multitasking without head movement.
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| Panel Type | VA |
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
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| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 | |
| Pixel Density | 81 PPI |
△ Average 81 PPI — standard TV density. Fine from 2m+; pixels visible up close.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.311 mm (millimeters) |
△ Average 0.311 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
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| Display Area | 88.61 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
△ Average 8-bit — 16.7 million colours. Fine for SDR and everyday use; banding may appear in HDR gradients.
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| Colors | 16777216 colors |
△ Average 16.7 million colours (8-bit) — standard for SDR; gradient banding may appear in HDR.
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| sRGB | - |
sRGB not listed separately. DCI-P3 coverage (above) is the more relevant metric for modern HDR content.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | - |
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
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| HDR Support | - |
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 350 cd/m² |
△ Average 350 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
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| Peak Brightness | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Contrast | 3000 : 1 |
✓ Good 3000 : 1 — excellent shadow detail. Noticeably better than IPS in dark room viewing.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 165 Hz |
✓ Good 165Hz — excellent for all gaming genres. Fast camera pans and sprints stay sharp, not blurred.
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| Response Time | -1 ms (MPRT) |
✓ Good -1 ms (MPRT) MPRT — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
✓ Good FreeSync Premium — tear-free gaming with LFC (prevents judder below minimum Hz). Works on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: W-LED Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: 1 ms (MPRT) Dynamic Contrast: - Input Lag: - Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 2 x 2 W (watts) | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 2 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) |
✓ Good HDMI — standard display connection for consoles and laptops. DisplayPort — high-bandwidth PC gaming connection.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | No | |
| Pivot | No |
⚠ Limited No pivot — cannot rotate to portrait orientation.
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| Swivel | No |
⚠ Limited No swivel — stand cannot rotate left/right. Adjust by moving the whole monitor.
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| Tilt | -5° to +23° |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) GameFast Input technology GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment) Shadow Boost Trace Free Technology Variable Overdrive VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180 Certified |
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | Asus DisplayWidget Color Temperature Selection (4 modes) Flicker-free technology GaneVisual (Scenery/Racing/Cinema/RTS/RPG/FPS/sRGB Modes/MOBA Mode) Ultra-Low Blue Light |
✓ Good Asus DisplayWidget
Color Temperature Selection (4 modes)
Flicker-free technology
GaneVisual (Scenery/Racing/Cinema/RTS/RPG/FPS/sRGB Modes/MOBA Mode)
Ultra-Low Blue Light — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 25W |
✓ Good 25W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
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| Maximum Consumption | - |
Peak power draw not published. Typically 2–3× the average consumption figure.
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| Standby | 0.5W |
✓ Good 0.5W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 615.0 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 369.0 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 59.0 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 3.73 kg |
✓ Good 3.73 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 615.0 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 453.0 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 194.0 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 4.47 kg |
✓ Good 4.47 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | 0°C – 50°C |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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| Humidity | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A use? ›
The Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A uses a VA (VA) panel. VA panels produce deeper blacks and higher native contrast than IPS — best for movie watching in dim rooms. Viewing angles are narrower than IPS but colour stays consistent straight-on.
02 Can the Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 165Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 1ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync Premium support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Who is the Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, movie fans. It is less ideal for professional colour grading — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
04 Is the Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A worth buying in 2026? ›
Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A remains a competitive option in 2026. 165Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Asus TUF Gaming VG277QY1A specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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