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ASUS TUF VG27AQ
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)
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Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
170 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Our Verdict
ASUS TUF VG27AQ
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)
The Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) and the ASUS TUF VG27AQ are both budget-friendly 1440p gaming monitors. While they perform similarly for the most part, the Gigabyte has a few extra advantages, like the fact that it has a KVM switch that makes it easier to use different PCs connected to the monitor. Text also looks sharper on the Gigabyte monitor, and that model gets brighter, making it the better choice for productivity in a well-lit room.
Variants
- TUF VG27AQ (27")
- M27Q (rev. 2.0) (27")
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Main Differences for
PC Gaming
PC Gaming
Threshold
PC Gaming
6.5
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
9.4
7.0
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (12.9 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
14.4" (36.5 cm)
15.5" (39.4 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
No
Swivel Range
-60° to 60°
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
11.1" (28.2 cm)
14.6" (37.0 cm)
Base Depth
8.4" (21.3 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.3" (61.8 cm)
24.2" (61.5 cm)
Housing Height
14.2" (36.1 cm)
14.4" (36.7 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
External Brick
External Brick
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.4
6.0
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,247 : 1
1,021 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.7
8.0
Real Scene
311 cd/m²
349 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
329 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
329 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
329 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
329 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
328 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
329 cd/m²
365 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
328 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
329 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
328 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
328 cd/m²
366 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
132 cd/m²
49 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.3
6.9
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
329 cd/m²
427 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
356 cd/m²
439 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
357 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
357 cd/m²
440 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.1
8.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
45°
44°
Color Washout From Right
49°
45°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
51°
56°
Color Shift From Right
56°
58°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
45°
46°
Brightness Loss From Right
50°
47°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
35°
58°
Gamma Shift From Right
56°
59°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.1
6.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
33°
29°
Color Washout From Above
33°
32°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
40°
33°
Color Shift From Above
42°
39°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
37°
34°
Brightness Loss From Above
37°
37°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
33°
30°
Gamma Shift From Above
34°
33°
Gray Uniformity
8.0
7.8
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.335%
3.245%
50% DSE
0.153%
0.153%
Black Uniformity
6.3
6.9
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.784%
1.399%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
7.5
9.4
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
111.1%
100.4%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.84
1.32
Color Temperature (Avg.)
7,072 K
6,696 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.35
2.15
Color dE (Avg.)
2.80
1.15
Contrast Setting
80
N/A
RGB Settings
Warm
Default
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Default
Brightness Setting
55
50
Measured Brightness
270 cd/m²
150 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.8
9.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.9%
100.5%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.64
0.47
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,454 K
6,485 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.34
0.33
Contrast Setting
80
50
RGB Settings
98-100-99
98-97-99
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
0
14
Measured Brightness
136 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.3
9.4
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
99.6%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
77.8%
85.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
6.6
8.5
Wide Color Gamut
No
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
80.5%
93.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
56.7%
67.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
HDR Mode
HDR Color Volume
6.4
7.2
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
51.8%
56.2%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
22.2%
28.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
HDR Mode
Text Clarity
7.0
7.5
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.1
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.7%
Indirect Reflections
2.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
3.0%
Direct Reflections
6.1
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
36.4%
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Ambient Black Level Raise
8.5
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.25 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
0.66
Total Reflected Light
5.5
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
37,918% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
Gradient
8.8
9.6
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
10 Bit
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.5
7.6
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
170 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
170 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
165 Hz
170 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
60 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
170 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
6.1
6.3
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
60
Smart OD
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Yes
Avg. CAD
290
273
Best CAD
261
228
Worst CAD
375
370
Refresh Rate Compliance
4.9
5.2
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
27%
31%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
42%
44%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
57%
58%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
6.4
6.3
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD 0
0 to 31
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Smart OD
Avg. CAD
238
229
Best 10% CAD
117
119
Worst 10% CAD
459
510
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
9.3 ms
9.2 ms
Total Response Time
11.5 ms
10.6 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Smart OD
RGB Overshoot
3 RGB
2 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
16 RGB
11 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
21.7 ms
22.7 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
21.7 ms
22.7 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 120Hz
6.3
5.9
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD 0
0 to 31
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Balance
Avg. CAD
257
264
Best 10% CAD
128
139
Worst 10% CAD
429
528
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
19.1 ms
23.7 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
1 RGB
Total Response Time
12.8 ms
10.8 ms
First Response Time
7.7 ms
10.0 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Balance
Worst 10% Total Response Time
20.1 ms
23.7 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
27 RGB
8 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
5.4
5.4
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD 0
0 to 31
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
20
Picture Quality
Avg. CAD
347
319
Best 10% CAD
152
163
Worst 10% CAD
501
538
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
20
Picture Quality
First Response Time
9.6 ms
11.0 ms
Total Response Time
17.9 ms
15.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
3 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
29.2 ms
24.3 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
16.6 ms
20.9 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
28 RGB
12 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
165 Hz
170 Hz
Minimum Frequency
75 Hz
80 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
176 cd/m²
128 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
176 cd/m²
128 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
Yes
No
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
Yes
VRR Flicker
7.7
7.7
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
1.7 RGB
1.9 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
2.0 RGB
1.1 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.0 RGB
1.1 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
9.0
8.9
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.5 ms
3.8 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.8 ms
5.3 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
9.7 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.8 ms
3.8 ms
Resolution
7.5
7.5
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
PS5 Compatibility
3.9
4.9
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.6
7.1
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
DVI
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
VGA
No
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
Yes
1
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
Ethernet
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
USB
USB-A Ports
0
2
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
No
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
1
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
10W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
No
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No
Yes
Smart OS
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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