27″Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A – Specs & Features
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At a glance
The Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A is a 27-inch 4K UHD Monitor designed for gaming. It features a IPS panel for accurate colours and wide viewing angles. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and fast-paced content and includes 48 Hz - 160 Hz refresh rate and HDMI connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to OLED or VA. It scores Great — 8.0/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- IPS panel delivers consistent colour accuracy across a 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle.
Model Year
2024
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
IPS
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
80
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
67
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
88
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Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
95
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The Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A achieves an overall display score of 8.0/10. With a 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Colour coverage reaches 95% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work.
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Who Should Buy the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A
Perfect For
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PC Gamers 160Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 95% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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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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Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
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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
160Hz 4K gaming and daily use.
At 160Hz, 4K 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
160Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync Premium maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
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What you grade is what the client receives
95% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast IPS panel IPS color accuracy combined with accelerated response time for gaming
- HDR support (HDR10) wider luminance range for more lifelike content
- 4K UHD resolution at 163 PPI razor-sharp detail for creative, professional and gaming use
- 160Hz refresh rate noticeably smoother motion than standard 60/75Hz monitors
- ELMB Sync technology combines motion blur elimination with variable refresh rate simultaneously
Cons
- IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to OLED or VA
- 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 built-in speakers a separate audio solution is required for sound output
- No Ethernet or Wi-Fi relies entirely on wired display connection with no network features
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A. The strengths meaningfully outweigh the trade-offs for the target use case. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
8.0/10
Great
The Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A earns a strong overall score of 8.0/10. 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 VG27UQ1A | |
| 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 | IPS |
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
✓ Good 4K UHD (3840×2160) — four times 1080p. Pin-sharp text, exceptional photo and video detail at any screen size.
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| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 | |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI |
✓ Good 163 PPI — sharp. Individual pixels not visible at typical desk distance.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.155 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.155 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 88.71 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 10 bits |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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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 | 95% |
✓ Good 95% DCI-P3 — excellent for professional work. Reliable for photo editing and video colour grading.
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| HDR Support | HDR10 |
△ Average HDR10 — universal HDR baseline. Supported by all streaming services, games, and HDR discs.
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | - |
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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| 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 | 1000 : 1 |
△ Average 1000 : 1 — standard IPS-level. Blacks appear slightly grey in very dark rooms.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 160 Hz |
✓ Good 144Hz — clear upgrade over 60Hz. Games feel noticeably more fluid in every genre.
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| Response Time | 1 ms (GtG) |
✓ Good 1 ms (GtG) GtG — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
✓ 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: - Dynamic Contrast: - Input Lag: - Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte |
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 | 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 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
✓ Good HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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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 +20° |
✓ 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 Dynamic Crosshair Dynamic Shadow Boost Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) Fast IPS GameFast Input GamePlus GameVisual Multiple HDR Mode NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Shadow Boost Variable Overdrive 2.0 VESA AdaptiveSync Display 160Hz VESA AdaptiveSync Display 320Hz |
✓ Good NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible (tear-free). AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| 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 | 6-axis color adjustment Aspect Control Asus Display Widget Center Aura Sync Color Temperature Selection (8 modes) Flicker-free technology Frame Rate Boost Gaming AI Gamma Adjustment Low Blue Light Rapid IPS |
✓ Good 6-axis color adjustment
Aspect Control
Asus Display Widget Center
Aura Sync
Color Temperature Selection (8 modes)
Flicker-free technology
Frame Rate Boost
Gaming AI
Gamma Adjustment
Low Blue Light
Rapid IPS — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| 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 | 30W |
✓ Good 30W — 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 | 0.3W |
✓ Good 0.3W 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 | CE FCC FSC MIX RoHS TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
✓ Good RoHS — EU hazardous substances compliant. CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. FCC — US electromagnetic compatibility certified.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 614.9 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 366.5 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 51.0 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 4.2 kg |
✓ Good 4.2 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 614.9 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 455.0 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 213.8 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 5 kg |
△ Average 5 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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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 – 40°C |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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| Humidity | 20% – 90% |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A use? ›
It features an IPS panel, which delivers wide 178° viewing angles and consistent colour accuracy. Colours stay accurate whether you're sitting centred or off to the side.
02 Can the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 160Hz 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 Is the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 95% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
04 Who is the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 Does the IPS panel cause issues in dark rooms? ›
IPS panels produce a slight glow in very dark rooms when displaying black content — this is normal for the technology. It is most noticeable in pitch-black rooms. For dark-room cinematic use, a VA or OLED panel would produce deeper blacks. For everyday and office use it is not an issue.
06 Is the Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A worth buying in 2026? ›
Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A remains a strong option in 2026. 160Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Our benchmark score of 8.0/10 puts it in the top tier of its category. 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 VG27UQ1A specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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