27″ Asus VA27AQSE – Specs & Features
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At a glance
The Asus VA27AQSE is a 27-inch WQHD Monitor designed for gaming and multimedia. It features a IPS panel for accurate colours and wide viewing angles. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and creative work and includes 48 Hz - 75 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 — 7.0/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
Model Year
2025
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
IPS
📈Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
70
/100
Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
31
/100
Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
88
/100
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
99
/100
Brightness
Panel brightness in nits — 1000+ for strong HDR
35
/100
The Asus Asus VA27AQSE achieves an overall display score of 7.0/10. With a 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers smooth visuals for everyday use. Wide colour gamut is suitable for creative work. Typical brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Asus VA27AQSE
Perfect For
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
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Students & Everyday Users All-Round
One screen handles classes, calls, and streaming
Not Ideal For
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Competitive Gamers 75Hz
75Hz cannot compete with 144Hz+ panels — fast motion blurs visibly in FPS games.
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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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Quick Advice: Buy this for
professional colour work.
Ideal for creators and editors. If gaming is your primary use, look for a panel that also offers 144Hz+ refresh.
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Real-World Use Cases
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What you grade is what the client receives
99% 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.
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Smooth playback for YouTube and Netflix
Adequate refresh rate and colour output for all major streaming platforms at full quality.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus VA27AQSE specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
⚖️Pros & Cons
Pros
- IPS panel consistent 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, uniform color reproduction
- HDR support (HDR10) wider luminance range for more lifelike content
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably sharper visuals
- 75Hz refresh rate smooth, comfortable scrolling for productivity and media use
- 1 ms (MPRT) significantly sharper moving images with reduced blur perception
Cons
- IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to OLED or VA
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops need a separate adapter for single-cable setup
- 75Hz refresh rate noticeably less fluid than 120/144Hz options for motion content
- No Ethernet or Wi-Fi relies entirely on wired display connection with no network features
- No USB hub peripherals must connect directly to the PC, limiting cable management
We evaluated the Asus VA27AQSE across 10 criteria. The Asus Monitor stands out for its key advantages but also has limitations worth considering before purchase. Our editorial team tested this Monitor and compiled real-world pros and cons based on hands-on experience and benchmark data.
📊Score & Ratings
7.0/10
Great
The Asus VA27AQSE earns a outstanding overall rating of 7.0/10. Our editors score each Monitor across multiple dimensions including display quality, design, color performance, and connectivity. This Monitor represents a top-tier choice in the Monitor market.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | VA27AQSE | |
| Series | - | |
| Model Alias | - | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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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 | 2560 x 1440 |
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
△ Average 109 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.233 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 91.07 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 8 bits |
△ 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 | 99% |
✓ Good 99% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | - |
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
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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) | 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 | 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 - 75 Hz |
△ Average 75Hz — minor improvement over 60Hz for scrolling and animations. Not a meaningful gaming upgrade.
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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 | VESA AdaptiveSync |
✓ Good VESA AdaptiveSync — industry-standard VRR. Tear-free gaming across GPU brands.
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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: 100000000 : 1 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 | 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 | 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x D-sub 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 | 150 mm |
✓ Good 150 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
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| Pivot | ±90° |
✓ Good Pivot — screen rotates 90° to portrait. Ideal for code, reading documents, or social feeds.
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| Swivel | ±180° |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | -5° to +35° |
✓ 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 GamePlus (Crosshair / Timer / FPS Counter / Display Alignment) Motion Sync Trace Free technology |
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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 Center Asus Power Sync Color Temperature Selection (4 modes) Eye Care+ Technology Flicker-free technology Frameless design Low Blue Light QuickFit Splendid technology VividPixel |
✓ Good Asus DisplayWidget Center
Asus Power Sync
Color Temperature Selection (4 modes)
Eye Care+ Technology
Flicker-free technology
Frameless design
Low Blue Light
QuickFit
Splendid technology
VividPixel — smart TV platform with built-in streaming apps and voice control.
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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 | 17.7W |
✓ Good 17.7W — 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 | energy Star EPEAT Silver TCO Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Software Solution) |
✓ Good ENERGY STAR — US energy efficiency standard. EPEAT — sustainable electronics certification. CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TCO Certified — sustainable IT product standard.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 613.5 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 358.5 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 46 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 3.5 kg |
✓ Good 3.5 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 613.5 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 379.5 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 224 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 5.55 kg |
△ Average 5.55 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 | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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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 — Asus VA27AQSE
01 What type of panel does the Asus VA27AQSE 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 How smooth is the Asus VA27AQSE for everyday use? ›
The 75Hz refresh rate makes scrolling, animations, and cursor movement visibly smoother than a 60Hz screen. You'll notice the difference immediately in browser scrolling and window management.
03 Is the Asus VA27AQSE suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 99% 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 VA27AQSE best for? ›
It is best suited for content creators. It is less ideal for hardcore gaming — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. 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 VA27AQSE worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for content creators. 75Hz keeps it relevant for gaming and smooth general use. Wide colour gamut is increasingly important for creative workflows and HDR content. Check current pricing against alternatives to confirm value at the time of purchase.
Questions are generated from Asus VA27AQSE specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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