Monitors · Review
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
A low-cost way into high-refresh 1440p that saves money on the stand and extras rather than the panel.
79
out of 100
Our verdict
The TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A brings a 1440p 180Hz Fast IPS panel down to roughly the price of a 1080p gaming monitor. MonitorNerds measured full sRGB coverage, accurate color after calibration and input lag of about 4ms, and called its gaming performance excellent for the money. The stand only tilts and swivels, there are no USB ports, and brightness is modest at around 260 nits. Its sample also showed some backlight bleed in dark scenes.
What's good
- 1440p at 180Hz for under $200
- Responsive IPS panel with low input lag
- Full sRGB coverage
- Works with FreeSync and G-Sync
What's not
- Stand has no height adjustment
- No USB ports
- Modest brightness and no real HDR
- Some backlight bleed reported
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Size
- 27" (16:9)
- Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Panel
- Fast IPS
- Refresh rate
- 180Hz, FreeSync / G-Sync Compatible
- Brightness
- 250 nits
- Ports
- 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, headphone jack
- Speakers
- 2x 2W
- Stand
- Tilt and swivel only; VESA 100