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ASUS VG279QM

  • Monitors
  • 27″
  • Full HD
  • LCD / LED

Running cost

€13.70 per year

€137 over 10 years

EU average, 6 h a day

Uses 4% less energy than the average for 27-inch monitors on Wattabill (3150 models).

Running cost at a glance

  • €13.70 per year
  • €137 over 10 years
  • 47.3 kWh per year
  • 9.9 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
This model
Average for 27-inch monitors (3150)

Your country and usage

6 h a day
  • Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
  • 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.

We assume prices stay the same over the years.

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About this model

Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.

  • 27-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Fast IPS gaming monitor with ultrafast 280 Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • ASUS FastIPS technology enables a 1ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • Certified as G-SYNC Compatible, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology enables ELMB together with G-SYNC Compatible, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets the DisplayHDR 400 certification

TUF Gaming VG279QM
WORLD'S FASTEST
GAMING MONITOR

Incredibly Fast 280 Hz Refresh Rate

Astonishing overclockable 280Hz refresh rate means the display is almost twice as fast as conventional 144 Hz monitors. You'll experience amazingly-fluid gaming visuals, giving you the upper hand in first-person shooters, racing, real-time strategy and sports titles.

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ASUS FastIPS Display−1ms (GTG) Response Time

ASUS FastIPS Display allows the display's liquid crystal elements to switch up to 4X faster than conventional IPS panels for improved response. With a 1 ms gray-to-gray response time, smearing and motion blur are virtually eliminated. This display also delivers superior images with outstanding colors thanks to DCI-P3 95% color gamut and an astounding 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Wide 178-degree viewing angles ensure minimal distortion and color shift even when you're viewing from extreme positions.

Certified NVIDIA G−SYNC Compatible

With variable-refresh-rate (VRR) technology enabled by default, you're assured seamless, tear-free gaming experiences from your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series graphics card.

EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR SYNC

With ELMB SYNC, you can enable ELMB (low-motion-blur technology) and Adaptive-sync at the same time, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp visuals and high frame rates while gaming.

HDR

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH DISPLAYHDR 400

HDR technology delivers a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. The display is also capable of 400 cd/m2, meeting the stringent requirements for DisplayHDR 400 certification.

Multi HDR Mode

Now you can choose from multiple HDR modes to adjust monitor HDR performance based on the current viewing scenario.

IN−GAME ENHANCEMENTS

Dynamic Shadow Boost

ASUS Dynamic Shadow Boost technology automatically clarifies dark areas of the game world with optimizing other areas, improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in shaded areas of the map.

GamePlus

The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

GameVisual

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.

Flicker-Free technology

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. Four different filter settings are available to control the amount of blue light reduction.

PHYSICAL DESIGN

Rich connectivity

Extensive connectivity options, including DisplayPort1.2 and 2 x HDMI 2.0, offer support for wide array of multimedia devices.

Ergonomic design

With an ergonomically-designed stand, it provides tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelVG279QM
Energy classE
Screen size27″ (68.6 cm)
Power in on mode (SDR)21.6 W
Energy class (HDR)G
Power in on mode (HDR)33 W
Standby0.5 W
Off mode0.3 W
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelLED LCD
Refresh rate60 Hz
Power supplyExternal
Guaranteed support7 years
Software updates8 years
Spare parts available7 years
On the market sinceNovember 22, 2019
EPREL registration number399153

Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.

Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.