The 27-inch TUF Gaming VG27AQM1A QHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor features a fast IPS panel that can be overclocked up to 260 Hz. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC compatible, as well as VESA AdaptiveSync technologies, ensure buttery smooth gaming. Additionally, it supports HDR and has a DCI-P3 color space of 90% to deliver exceptional colors and contrasts.
Key gaming features include a refresh rate of 260 Hz (OC) and a response time of 1 ms (GTG). With an overclocked refresh rate of 260 Hz, lag and motion blur are reduced, giving you an advantage in first-person shooters, racing games, real-time strategies, and sports titles. This ultra-fast refresh rate allows you to play with the highest visual settings and react instantly to what happens on the screen – ensuring you land the first hit.
Additional key gaming features include Adaptive-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility.
Monitor type | Gaming Monitor |
Display resolution | WQHD |
Screen technology | LCD |
Refresh rate | 260 Hz |
Video connections | DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (2x) |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-B |
Monitor equipment | HDR functionality, Integrated loudspeakers, Slot for Kensington lock |
Item number | 40397588 |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
Category | Monitor |
Manufacturer no. | 90LM05Z0-B08370 |
Release date | 1.12.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Monitor | 475 of 3283 |
May include power adapter | Yes |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Monitor type | Gaming Monitor |
Display size (inches) | 27" |
Screen size (cm) | 68.60 cm |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
Display resolution | WQHD |
Pixel density | 109 ppi |
Pixel pitch | 0.05 mm |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | IPS |
Refresh rate | 260 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Screen surface | Anti-glare |
Contrast ratio | 1000 :1 |
Response time (grey-to-grey) | 1 ms |
Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
Colour depth | 10 bits |
Colour space coverage | DCI-P3: 90% |
Viewing angle (H) | 178° |
Viewing angle (V) | 178° |
Monitor equipment | HDR functionality, Integrated loudspeakers, Slot for Kensington lock |
Connectivity | HDMI |
Touch | Without touch function |
Sync-Technology | AMD freesync, AMD Freesync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync |
HDR Certification | Vesa DisplayHDR 400 |
Adjustability | Not movable |
VESA wall mount | 100 x 100 mm |
Video connections | DisplayPort (1x), HDMI (2x) |
HDMI version | 2.0 |
DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-B |
Exact USB ports | USB-B 2.0 (1x) |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm Out (1x) |
Power consumption | 26 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.50 W |
Power consumption (Off) | 0.30 W |
Energy consumption per year | 22 kWh |
Energy efficiency class | E |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer ASUS fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | AC Cables |
Width | 615 mm |
Length | 21.40 mm |
Height | 455 mm |
Weight | 5 kg |
Length | 68.50 cm |
Width | 46.90 cm |
Height | 15.70 cm |
Weight | 6.92 kg |
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... Apart from that, other measured values are convincing: the input lag is outstandingly low: with 9 ms in the centre of the screen and 1.2 ms at the top, no frame gets stuck in the scaler. The colour fidelity of 1.6 is excellent for a relatively inexpensive gaming monitor, so it is also suitable for graphics work. That's why you can forgive the minor quirks.
