ASUS VG27AQA1A

Monitors
27″
QHD
LCD / LED

Running cost

€15.41 per year

€154 over 10 years

EU average, 6 h a day

Uses 9% more energy than the average for 27-inch monitors on Wattabill (3150 models).

Running cost at a glance

€15.41 per year
€154 over 10 years
53.2 kWh per year
11 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use

This model

Average for 27-inch monitors (3150)

Your country and usage

Country

Hours a day

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.

Electricity prices in all EU countries

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About this model

Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.

27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with overclock to 170Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
1ms (MPRT) response time for smooth gameplay, and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB ™) technology to further reduce ghosting and motion blur
FreeSync Premium 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

TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A is a 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with an overclocking 170Hz refresh rate and 1 ms (MPRT) response time for extremely immersive gameplay. It features exclusive Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology and AMD FreeSync™ Premium to eliminate ghosting and tearing. In addition, it also features High Dynamic Range technology, supporting the HDR10 for great contrast and lifelike colors.

GAMING KEY SPEC
170HZ REFRESH RATE(OC) AND 1MS (MPRT) RESPONSE TIME
TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A delivers stunning visuals from all angles. With overclock to 170Hz 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 technology supported through DP and HDMI ports providing variable refresh rates for low latency, stuttering-free and tearing-free while gaming.

COLOR PERFORMANCE
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE
TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.

EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE
EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR (ELMB)
ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology provides a 1 ms MPRT response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. It makes moving objects appear even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive.

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.

INTUITIVE CONTROLS

ASUS DisplayWidget Lite is a software utility that lets you easily and quickly tweak settings or configure ASUS-exclusive features such as Shadow Boost, ASUS GameVisual, and more.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

A multitude of connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.0, plus DisplayPort™ 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.

Specifications

Brand	ASUS
Model	VG27AQA1A
Energy class	F
Screen size	27″ (68.6 cm)
Power in on mode (SDR)	24.3 W
Energy class (HDR)	G
Power in on mode (HDR)	32 W
Standby	0.5 W
Off mode	0.3 W
Resolution	2560 × 1440
Aspect ratio	16:9
Panel	LED LCD
Refresh rate	60 Hz
Power supply	External
Guaranteed support	7 years
Software updates	8 years
Spare parts available	7 years
On the market since	December 9, 2022
EPREL registration number	1392005

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

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