ASUS VG279QM1A
- Monitors
- 27″
- Full HD
- LCD / LED
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
Your country and usage
- 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.
Electricity prices in all EU countries
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About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
- 27-inch Full HD(1920x1080) gaming monitor with overclock to 280Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
- ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) technology enables ELMB and variable-refresh-rate technologies to work simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology supports HDR-10 format to enhance bright and dark areas
The 27-inch TUF Gaming VG279QM1A FHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel for overclockable to 280 Hz gaming. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync™ Premium, G-SYNC compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming. In addition, it supports HDR and has a 100% sRGB gamut to offer exceptional colors and contrast.
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GAMING KEY SPEC
280HZ(OC) REFRESH RATE AND 1MS (GTG) RESPONSE TIME
With overclock to 280Hz refresh rate decimates lag and motion blur to give you the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This ultrafast refresh rate lets you play at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what's onscreen — so you'll get that first strike in.
GAMING KEY SPEC
ADAPTIVE-SYNC
AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync compatible and VESA AdaptiveSync technology ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.
COLOR PERFORMANCE
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE
TUF Gaming VG279QM1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE
ELMB SYNC
ELMB Sync* software that enables ELMB to work simultaneously with adaptive-sync technology to eliminate ghosting and tearing for extraordinarily sharp, high-frame-rate gaming.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE
VARIABLE OVERDRIVE
Integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive technology allows the display to dynamically alter its overdrive setting as frame rates fluctuate, ensuring optimal results for any game. You choose how strong you want the overall effect to be, then let the monitor take it from there.
*Ideal for Fast-paced games , works better over 85Hz.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | VG279QM1A |
| Energy class | E |
| Screen size | 27″ (68.6 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 21.6 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 35 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 7 years |
| Software updates | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years |
| On the market since | May 19, 2023 |
| EPREL registration number | 1508453 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.