ASUS TUF Gaming 27 2K HDR Gaming Monitor (VG27AQ) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Speaker, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA Mountable, DisplayPort, HDMI ,Black

Best monitor I could find which I wanted. Capable of doing 2k and at least 120hz. I have experienced the screen powering off seemingly randomly. I cant discern from memory if it ever fully shut off, but it definitely has dropped the signal (gone black for a few seconds or more) once or twice. When it happened and didnt resolve I switched the display cables and havent had the issue since. The maneuverability which is very nice does seem to lend itself to loosening the cables if you turn the screen often. Having as many buttons as it does it stills blows my mind that I have to use the joystick/knob on the back, scroll down the menu, and click through twice just to adjust the volume. Unless Im just dumb and am missing an alternative way to change the volume, this is the single largest complaint I have with the product. Highly annoying when the optimal volume for watching/browsing is 75 with adjustments doable on the pc, the optimal volume is 30 on my Xbox, which has no good way to change the volume level on it. I have an Asus F15 which seems to pair perfectly with the monitor as youd hope.

Regardless of whether you have AMD or Nvidia (though AMD benefits the most out of this), this is a great monitor to have considering the price and specs. A 27 TN panel that supports 144Hz at 1440p with DisplayPort 1.2, TWO HDMI ports, and a Dual-Link DVI, as well as a built-in USB 3.0 hub with two ports easily makes this monitor a great utility monitor for gamers that do everything at their desk and only need or can only have one monitor. The OSD is pretty standard, with some nifty little features from Asus. My only gripe with the OSD is that the controls are on the side, which makes sense for a single monitor user, however since I have a multi-monitor setup and the MG278Q is in the center, it gets a little annoying try to reach the controls whenever I need to change my input from DisplayPort to HDMI-1. Wish they were still on the back but bottom, or a easier to access input change. In terms of performance, its high quality when response time is priority. The jump from a 60Hz to 144Hz was night and day, as well as the bump from 1080p to 1440p making games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive so much better to play. One disclaimer, is that I have FreeSync disabled since I prefer the running at 144Hz, however for the games that I dont care about having the higher frequency for, Ill turn it on and enjoy the tear-free experience. The stand is nice and sturdy, and it has a fairly small footprint on the desktop while being able to use the bases surface if needed. Easy to remove the monitor from stand if you prefer using the VESA mount, and even more bonus points for including screws pre-installed in the VESA holes. Bezel is fairly slim, but not as thin as the ROG Swift PG279Q. Do love the fact that the top of the monitor is flat and the back is flat near the top for easier webcam mounting, unlike my Asus VH238H that has a curved top. Color is pretty good on the sRGB profile. Wouldnt say its accurate, due to the fact that Ive yet to use an IPS monitor and dont have any proper tools to gauge the color accuracy, however for general gaming and media consumption, the colors are accurate enough with very little noticeable bias towards warm or cool temperatures. Would I buy another MG278Q or two for a replacement or triple monitor setup? Possibly. Would I still consider it, even if I was running an Nvidia card instead of my R9 290X? Definitely if I was on a budget. Do I regret getting the MG278Q instead of the ROG Swift PG279Q since I know Im going to go Nvidia on my next upgrade? Not at all, especially since this would still be an excellent auxiliary monitor.

I was eyeing two other monitors with similar spec and mainly picked this up cuz Amazon had it in stock and it was lower than MSRP. I also saw that it had pretty good reviews from sites I trusted. I have to say that Im glad I picked it up, Very clean design and minimalist. The only gaming aspect for the design is probably the base for the stand with some red. But the monitor itself is very simple and not crazy looking which I like. The bezel is also very slim. Not the thinnest out there but still much thinner than my older monitors. I also liked the clicky button for accessing the menu. SO MUCH BETTER. The quality really surprised me. The colors are pretty accurate right out of the box. I tested it with several pieces of media just to see and it was near perfect right from the factory which pleased me. Images are sharp and colorful and very accurate to the source. It saved me the trouble of having to calibrate it myself. My panel also doesnt have any backlight bleed at all. It has the usual IPS glow but no bleed whatsoever from all sides. I was pretty lucky because every other monitor I ever owned had some. Even my iPads would have a bit of bleed. Minor to major. I put on a black image and turned off the lights and its as uniform as they could be. I feel like I got a unicorn. Phew! Overall, very pleased with this monitor for all things gaming, streaming video and general web browsing. This is my first Asus monitor and Im a fan now. Definitely a good value especially compared to the others on the market.

Im impressed with the build and picture quality of this monitor. Its by far the best ive had. keep in mind this is my first QHD high refresh monitor so i cant really compare to anything but im amazed at how it does its job. I upgraded from 1080p 144hz monitor so im familiar with the smoothness but the ability to see enemies further away makes me realize what i was missing and why i kept dying to others when i could not see them lol. I recommend this monitor for its price anyday! you get exactly what you paid for and more. 10/10

I have five monitors on two computers in my office. The Asus VG27AQ1A is the only one with the color problem. Spent quite a while fiddling with the settings. No luck. Search on Google indicates that this is a common problem with this model. Just got an LG monitor same size and resolution that was $50 less, no problems whatsoever. My rating: meh. Better than punched cards. Worse than any other monitor that I have or have had over the past few decades.

The monitor itself is great - nice 2k picture (well, technically 1440), high refresh rate, and its a higher resolution than my old one (which was just standard HD), and its got a nice, big screen. I also didnt have to spend eons calibrating it (like with my old one) - it was basically plug & play. Tweaked the brightness a tad so it wouldnt hurt my eyes & set the colour scheme to normal, which was quite easiy. Price was pretty good too (though I did have to pay quite a bit for shipping). Overall, Id recommend this to anyone who wants a good gaming monitor. And if you just want a high-res one, Id recommend 2k or 4k resolution (but you can find one without all the fancy gaming stuff to save some cash).

Regardless of whether you have AMD or Nvidia (though AMD benefits the most out of this), this is a great monitor to have considering the price and specs. A 27 TN panel that supports 144Hz at 1440p with DisplayPort 1.2, TWO HDMI ports, and a Dual-Link DVI, as well as a built-in USB 3.0 hub with two ports easily makes this monitor a great utility monitor for gamers that do everything at their desk and only need or can only have one monitor. The OSD is pretty standard, with some nifty little features from Asus. My only gripe with the OSD is that the controls are on the side, which makes sense for a single monitor user, however since I have a multi-monitor setup and the MG278Q is in the center, it gets a little annoying try to reach the controls whenever I need to change my input from DisplayPort to HDMI-1. Wish they were still on the back but bottom, or a easier to access input change. In terms of performance, its high quality when response time is priority. The jump from a 60Hz to 144Hz was night and day, as well as the bump from 1080p to 1440p making games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive so much better to play. One disclaimer, is that I have FreeSync disabled since I prefer the running at 144Hz, however for the games that I dont care about having the higher frequency for, Ill turn it on and enjoy the tear-free experience. The stand is nice and sturdy, and it has a fairly small footprint on the desktop while being able to use the bases surface if needed. Easy to remove the monitor from stand if you prefer using the VESA mount, and even more bonus points for including screws pre-installed in the VESA holes. Bezel is fairly slim, but not as thin as the ROG Swift PG279Q. Do love the fact that the top of the monitor is flat and the back is flat near the top for easier webcam mounting, unlike my Asus VH238H that has a curved top. Color is pretty good on the sRGB profile. Wouldnt say its accurate, due to the fact that Ive yet to use an IPS monitor and dont have any proper tools to gauge the color accuracy, however for general gaming and media consumption, the colors are accurate enough with very little noticeable bias towards warm or cool temperatures. Would I buy another MG278Q or two for a replacement or triple monitor setup? Possibly. Would I still consider it, even if I was running an Nvidia card instead of my R9 290X? Definitely if I was on a budget. Do I regret getting the MG278Q instead of the ROG Swift PG279Q since I know Im going to go Nvidia on my next upgrade? Not at all, especially since this would still be an excellent auxiliary monitor.

Great HDR monitor. I have the 32 version. Running it with a Radeon 6800xt. Playing doom eternal and Far Cry games on this is a dream. My only gripe are the menu controls. There are big buttons on the back right side. It can be difficult just to get out of a setting to the point I just had to turn off the monitor and restart it. So menu navigation can be a pain. but overall best monitor Ive ever had.

I never be able to go to a smaller monitor for gaming. These are absolutely incredible, AMD Premium is insane and the viewing customization is perfect. I have a new gen RED team build with both 7000 series CPU and GPU, and the viewing expending is perfection. No screen tear, I see everything, and at scale!

I had an Acer 32 curved gaming monitor before this one. This flat panel is 32 inches. So Im not sure how I feel about it yet. The ELMB mode is pretty cool (less motion blur). I would give it an 8/10!