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Asus VG278QR

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
35 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %
Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
8
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4.3 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • simplicity and functionality
  • very solid and reliable
  • responsive performance and decent image quality

Cons

  • they are underpowered for gaming purposes
  • Input lag is limited to 5ms
  • will not take up a lot of depth with its squarish base

Key specs

  • 165 Hz
  • LCD
  • 0.5 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 400 cd/m²
  • 16

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Asus VG278QR - Pros & Cons

Asus VG278QR

Pros

  • simplicity and functionality
  • very solid and reliable
  • responsive performance and decent image quality
  • The monitor is very flexible and has a wide range of movement
  • Colors are obviously richer and more accurate thanks
  • easier than most monitors to configure and calibrate
  • easy for the user to adjust the monitor ergonomically
  • smooth performance and plenty of useful features
  • The image also remains accurate when viewed at an angle
  • the high refresh rate
  • fast response time

Cons

  • they are underpowered for gaming purposes
  • Input lag is limited to 5ms
  • will not take up a lot of depth with its squarish base
  • noticeable colors shifting during gaming or watching movies
  • the user cannot enjoy all features at the same time
  • introduces input lag
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  • low contrast ratio
  • the Adobe RGB color space used in photo editing is a bit limited
  • doesn't always recover from sleep mode either
  • its black uniformity is quite poor

Asus VG278QR - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
0.5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
400 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
5.6 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Asus VG278QR - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.12 in
Height (without stand)14.29 in
Height with stand19.92 in
Depth (with stand)1.97 in
Width (with stand)24.37 in
Weight0.2 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions
1920 x 1080
Refresh rate165.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1
Display technologyLCD
Panel typeTN
Response time0.5 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version1.4
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
DisplayPort version1.2
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Wi-Fino
Bluetoothno
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Power
Energy efficiency classF
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)40.0 W

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Asus VG278QR Asus - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.3
Based on 8 reviews
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Asus VG278QR Asus VG258QR Review - 165Hz TN Gaming Monitor with FreeSync and G-Sync...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 23.07.2019
Asus VG258QR Review - 165Hz TN Gaming Monitor with FreeSync and G-Sync...

The Asus VG258QR is the next midrange monitor in the brand’s extensive gaming display portfolio that offers an upgraded refresh rate and response time

Asus VG278QR Asus VG278QR 27” Gaming Monitor Review ~ | Gadget Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.11.2020
Asus VG278QR 27” Gaming Monitor Review ~ | Gadget Review
4.6

Find a great 1080p gaming monitor can be tough when there are a plethora of choices out there. Luckily, the Asus VG278QR 27” Gaming Monitor managed to include

Asus VG278QR ASUS VG279Q Review 2023 | VG279Q Monitor Reviewed
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Gadget Review
Published: 27.04.2020
ASUS VG279Q Review 2023 | VG279Q Monitor Reviewed
4.6

Any serious gamer should consider the Asus VG279Q  as their display. With capabilities such as a 144Hz refresh rate, this IPS monitor ensures great

Asus VG278QR Asus VG278QR Gaming Monitor Review
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IGN India
Published: 09.09.2019
Asus VG278QR Gaming Monitor Review
4.5

The VG278QR boasts a staggering 165Hz refresh rate along with Adaptive-Sync, which keeps the framerate smooth as butter.

Asus VG278QR ASUS VG279Q 27″ 144HZ 1MS IPS Monitor Review
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Back2Gaming
Published: 12.03.2019
ASUS VG279Q 27″ 144HZ 1MS IPS Monitor Review

The VG279Q is probably the most hyped gaming monitor announced aside from the PG279UQ due to its eye-catching 1ms response time on an IPS monitor. The question is, does the 1ms mprt mean something or is it just a gimmick? Learn more in this #B2G Review

Asus VG278QR Review | ASUS VG278Q 144Hz TN Gaming Monitor | TechPorn
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TechPorn
Published: 04.02.2019
Review | ASUS VG278Q 144Hz TN Gaming Monitor | TechPorn
3.7

The ASUS VG278Q is one of the first G-SYNC compatible FreeSync enabled displays to launch this first quarter of the year. Coming in hot with 144Hz support at

Asus VG278QR ASUS VG279Q Review: No Compromise
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UNBOX PH
Published: 02.07.2019
ASUS VG279Q Review: No Compromise

Is this the IPS monitor you need? If you’re a serious gamer and someone that does a lot of photo and video editing, you usually have to compromise when it comes to buying a monitor: you’d either have to buy a TN-based monitor that has sucky color accuracy but great response time and refresh rate, …

Asus VG278QR ASUS VG279Q Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 23.04.2020
ASUS VG279Q Review
3.9

The ASUS VG279Q is a good 27 inch, 144Hz monitor with an IPS panel. It has a simple design with outstanding ergonomics. It delivers a good picture quality, with ...

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