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ASUS TUF VG27AQ
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Max Refresh Rate165 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
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ASUS TUF VG27AQ
ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD
The ASUS TUF VG27AQ is much better than the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD. The ASUS has significantly better build quality and ergonomics, and it supports HDR. Additionally, the ASUS has a better contrast ratio and its refresh rate can be factory overclocked to 165Hz. However, the ViewSonic has significantly better black uniformity.
Variants
- TUF VG27AQ (27")
- VX2758-2KP-MHD (27")
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Mixed Usage
7.4
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Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Size
27"
27"
Weight (without stand)
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Weight (with stand)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
7.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
9.4
1.2
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.1" (12.9 cm)
0.0" (0.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
14.4" (36.5 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-15° 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)
16.2" (41.1 cm)
Base Depth
8.4" (21.3 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)
Weight (With Display)
12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.3" (61.8 cm)
Housing Height
14.2" (36.1 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
2.0" (5.1 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
9.9 lbs (4.5 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
Internal
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.4" (1.0 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
2.0" (5.1 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.4
6.1
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,247 : 1
1,071 : 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
359 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
329 cd/m²
357 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
329 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
329 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
329 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
328 cd/m²
359 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
329 cd/m²
357 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
328 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
329 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
328 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
328 cd/m²
358 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
132 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.3
0.0
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
329 cd/m²
N/A
Peak 2% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Peak 10% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Peak 25% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Peak 50% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Peak 100% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Sustained 2% Window
356 cd/m²
N/A
Sustained 10% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Sustained 25% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Sustained 50% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Sustained 100% Window
357 cd/m²
N/A
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
N/A
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.1
8.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
45°
49°
Color Washout From Right
49°
49°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
51°
64°
Color Shift From Right
56°
64°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
45°
49°
Brightness Loss From Right
50°
49°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
35°
59°
Gamma Shift From Right
56°
59°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.1
6.8
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
33°
27°
Color Washout From Above
33°
30°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
40°
38°
Color Shift From Above
42°
42°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
37°
30°
Brightness Loss From Above
37°
33°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
65°
Gamma Shift From Below
33°
28°
Gamma Shift From Above
34°
32°
Gray Uniformity
8.0
8.6
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.335%
3.691%
50% DSE
0.153%
0.104%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.424%
5% DSE
0.042%
Black Uniformity
6.3
7.0
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.784%
1.335%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
7.5
7.1
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Standard
sRGB Gamut Area xy
111.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.84
2.99
Color Temperature (Avg.)
7,072 K
6,050 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.35
2.24
Color dE (Avg.)
2.80
3.77
Contrast Setting
80
70
RGB Settings
Warm
100-100-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
55
100
Measured Brightness
270 cd/m²
370 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.8
9.7
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Standard
sRGB Gamut Area xy
100.9%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.64
0.55
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,454 K
6,489 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.34
0.45
Contrast Setting
80
72
RGB Settings
98-100-99
93-95-98
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
0
17
Measured Brightness
136 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.3
9.3
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
99.5%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing
Standard
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
77.8%
86.1%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing
Standard
HDR Color Gamut
6.6
0.0
Wide Color Gamut
No
N/A
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
80.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
56.7%
N/A
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
No HDR
DCI P3 xy
N/A
HDR Color Volume
6.4
0.0
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
51.8%
N/A
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
22.2%
N/A
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Gaming
No HDR
Text Clarity
7.0
7.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
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
8.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
8 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.5
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.8%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.9%
sRGB Picture Mode
Standard
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Standard
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
Color Bleed
7.8
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.002%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.451%
Reflections
7.4
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.4%
Indirect Reflections
3.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.4%
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.5
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
165 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
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
FreeSync
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort
Native
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
VRR Motion Performance
6.1
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
60
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
290
Best CAD
261
Worst CAD
375
Refresh Rate Compliance
4.9
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
27%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
42%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
57%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
6.4
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD 0
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Avg. CAD
238
Best 10% CAD
117
Worst 10% CAD
459
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
9.3 ms
4.3 ms
Total Response Time
11.5 ms
11.8 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Ultra Fast
RGB Overshoot
3 RGB
9.7%
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
16 RGB
10.5%
Worst 10% First Response Time
21.7 ms
4.4 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
21.7 ms
11.4 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
6.3
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD 0
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Avg. CAD
257
Best 10% CAD
128
Worst 10% CAD
429
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
19.1 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
Total Response Time
12.8 ms
First Response Time
7.7 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
80
Worst 10% Total Response Time
20.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
27 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
5.4
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD 0
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
20
Avg. CAD
347
Best 10% CAD
152
Worst 10% CAD
501
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
20
Standard
First Response Time
9.6 ms
8.9 ms
Total Response Time
17.9 ms
17.1 ms
RGB Overshoot
8 RGB
0%
Worst 10% Total Response Time
29.2 ms
17.7 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
16.6 ms
10.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
28 RGB
0.0%
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
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
75 Hz
120 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
176 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
176 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
Yes
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
VRR Flicker
7.7
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
1.7 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
2.0 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
1.0 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
>1000 Hz
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.3
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
20
Standard
Rise / Fall Time
9.6 ms
8.9 ms
Total Response Time
17.9 ms
17.1 ms
Overshoot Error
8 RGB
0%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
16.6 ms
10.1 ms
Dark Total Response Time
29.2 ms
17.7 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
28 RGB
0.0%
Inputs
Input Lag
9.0
9.5
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.5 ms
4.1 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.8 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
9.0 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
5.5 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
9.9 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
4.8 ms
7.4 ms
Resolution
7.5
8.3
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
Screen Diagonal
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
PS5 Compatibility
3.9
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.6
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Inputs
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
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0), 1 (HDMI 1.4)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
Yes
1
Ethernet
No
HDR10
Yes
No
Dolby Vision
No
DVI
No
VGA
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
0
No
USB C
0
No
Microphone In 3.5mm
No
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
External Brick
Internal
USB
USB-A Ports
0
No
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
USB-B Upstream Port
No
USB-C Ports
0
No
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
No
KVM Switch
No
Smart OS
No
HDR10
Yes
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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