Running cost at a glance
- €13.32 per year
- €133 over 10 years
- 46 kWh per year
- 9.7 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
This model
Average for 27-inch monitors (3150)
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
Same size and resolution, cheaper to run
Models on the market with the same screen size and resolution as the ASUS VG279QM5A that use at least 5% less energy.
About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
- 27” Full HD(1920 x 1080) Fast IPS panel with 240Hz refresh rate for fast paced gameplay
- ASUS Fast IPS technology enables a 0.3ms (min) response time for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience
- ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology enables ELMB together with variable refresh rate, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
- DisplayWidget Center enables easy OSD access and monitor settings adjustments with a mouse
- TUF Gaming A.I technology with AI-powered features to enhance users' gaming experience
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | VG279QM5A |
| Energy class | E |
| Screen size | 27″ (68.5 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 21 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 32 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, 2025 |
| EPREL registration number | 2323604 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.