VG279QL1A ASUS TUF Gaming 27″ HDR Gaming Monitor

VG279QL1A Specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QL1A 27″ HDR Gaming Monitor

Manufacturer: ASUS
Manufacturer Model: VG279QL1A
Product Line: TUF Gaming
Product Series: VG Series
Product Type: Gaming Monitor
Product Name: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QL1A 27″ HDR Gaming Monitor

KEY FEATURES:
Screen Size: 27 inches
Panel Type: IPS
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Surface: Anti‑Glare
Backlight Type: LED
Viewing Angles (H/V): 178° / 178°
Pixel Pitch: 0.311 mm
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Brightness (Typical): ~350 cd/㎡
Brightness (Peak HDR): 400 cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio (Static): ~1000:1
Display Colors: 16.7 million
Response Time: 1 ms (MPRT)
Refresh Rate: Up to 165 Hz
HDR Support: HDR10

FEATURES:
Trace Free Technology: Yes
GameVisual Modes: Yes
Color Temperature Presets: 4 modes
GamePlus (Crosshair, Timer, etc.): Yes
HDCP: Yes, version 2.2
Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB): Yes
VRR Technology: Adaptive‑Sync (FreeSync / G-Sync Compatible)
GameFast Input Technology: Yes
Low Blue Light: Yes
Flicker‑Free: Yes

AUDIO:
Speakers: 2 × 2W stereo
Audio Jack: 3.5 mm headphone jack

I/O PORTS:
DisplayPort: 1 × DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI: 2 × HDMI 2.0
Earphone Jack: Yes

PERFORMANCE:
Vertical Refresh Rate Range (VRR): 48–165 Hz
Digital Signal Frequency:

DisplayPort: 200–200 KHz (H) / 48–165 Hz (V)

HDMI: 30–200 KHz (H) / 48–165 Hz (V)

ERGONOMICS & PHYSICAL:
Tilt: –5° to +23°
Swivel: ±15°
Pivot (Rotate): ±90° (portrait)
Height Adjustment: 0–120 mm
VESA Mount: 100 × 100 mm
Kensington Lock: Yes

POWER:
Power Consumption: < 18 W (typical)

COLOR / GAMUT:
Color Coverage: ~125% sRGB, ~95% DCI‑P3

RELIABILITY & CERTIFICATIONS:
HDR Certification: DisplayHDR 400

USER NOTES / COMMON FEEDBACK:

Some users report blurry text / desktop at 1080p on 27″ due to lower pixel density.

Monitor settings (Overdrive, FreeSync, etc.) may be locked until using ASUS Display Widget Lite.

Some report frame skipping or limited control in OSD when connected via certain inputs.