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Asus Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A – Specs & Features Monitor
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27″ Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A – Specs & Features

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A pairs an IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p resolution and a 48 Hz - 210 Hz refresh range.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
27 in, IPS, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 210 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1300 : 1
1300

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 48 Hz 210 Hz refresh range with 1 ms GtG response handles fast motion smoothly
  • FreeSync, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 210Hz give broad adaptive-sync compatibility
  • 130 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
  • Backed by 3 years
  • 109 ppi / 42 ppcm keeps text and UI edges crisp at normal desk distance
Cons
  • Stand has no height adjustment
  • Stand doesn’t swivel or pivot
  • No USB-C or USB hub for peripheral connectivity
  • No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse
  • IPS panels typically show lower native contrast than VA or OLED alternatives

Score & Ratings

7.2/10 Great
Design
6
Display
8
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
6
Model Information 12
Specification Value
Brand ASUS
Series TUF Gaming
Model TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
Full Product Name ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Market Position Value / Budget-Friendly Gaming
Primary Use Competitive & Everyday Gaming on a Budget
Launch Status 2025
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 10
Specification Value
Screen Size 27 in
Exact Diagonal 685.8 mm (27.00 in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 596.736 mm (23.49 in)
Active Display Height 335.664 mm (13.22 in)
Display Area 88.75 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.7 cm / 23.5" 61.5 cm / 24.2" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 36.7 cm 14.4" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel Density 109 ppi / 42 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 11
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Typical Brightness 300 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1300 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support
HDR10
HDR10 Yes
sRGB Coverage 130 %
DCI-P3 Coverage 95%
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 13
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 210 Hz
Minimum Response Time 1 ms
MPRT Response Time 0.3 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive-Sync AMD FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync Premium
Motion Blur Reduction ELMB
Shadow Boost Yes
Crosshair Yes
FPS Counter Yes
Sniper Mode Yes
GameFast Input Yes
GameVisual Yes
Ports & Connectivity 10
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2
HDMI Version 2.0
HDMI Bandwidth 30 kHz - 311 kHz
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
USB-C Video Input 1× USB-C
HDCP Support Yes
USB-C Data Speed 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out4
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 11
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment No
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 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 614 mm x 455 mm x 214 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 615 mm x 367 mm x 54 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 5 kg (11.02 lbs)
Weight Without Stand 4.2 kg (9.26 lbs)
Stand Depth 214 mm (8.43 in)
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Average Power Consumption 35 W
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W
Off Consumption 0.3 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 9
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Monitor Management Software Yes
OSD Software Yes
On-Screen Display Yes
Multiple HDR Modes Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features 5-way OSD joystick; Asus DisplayWidget Center; Asus Power Sync; Color Temperature Selection; ELMB Sync; Fast IPS; GameFast Input; GameVisual; Multiple HDR Modes; Trace Free technology; Variable Overdrive
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 3
Specification Value
TÜV Flicker-Free Yes
TÜV Low Blue Light Yes
VESA AdaptiveSync Display 210Hz
Included Accessories 2
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
Packaging Information 5
Specification Value
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 7.1 kg (15.65 lbs)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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