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Asus Tuf Gaming VG27AQL1A Review

Name: Asus Tuf Gaming VG27AQL1A
Brand: Asus

August 16, 2023

True Score

80

Absolutely Fresh

76

2

Experts

92

7.46k

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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Top critics praised the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A monitor’s 170 Hz IPS panel for almost all use cases. In addition, they found its peak brightness adequate for a decent HDR viewing experience, which is rare in its range. However, they did not like its out of the box color accuracy.

ASUS TUF Gaming 27" 2K Monitor (VG27AQL1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440), IPS, 170Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, DisplayHDR, Speaker, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA Mountable, DisplayPort, HDMI

$343.99

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Table of Contents

The Snapshot
What Is Not On the Box
Product Comparison
All Stores
Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Learn More About Computer Monitor

The Snapshot

our Verdict

Our group of vetted experts almost universally loved the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A monitor for nearly all use cases. Editors at RTings.com had high praises for its 170 Hz IPS screen, as it performed admirably in their tests while playing fast-paced games, even when compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ1B monitor. And unlike the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN gaming monitor, they were able to measure a peak brightness of 478 nits in HDR during their tests. Unlike the Corsair XENEON 32QHD165, despite measuring its color gamut coverage at 98.8% (sRGB), expert reviewers from MonitorNerds.com weren’t very happy with its…

Our group of vetted experts almost universally loved the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A monitor for nearly all use cases. Editors at RTings.com had high praises for its 170 Hz IPS screen, as it performed admirably in their tests while playing fast-paced games, even when compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ1B monitor. And unlike the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN gaming monitor, they were able to measure a peak brightness of 478 nits in HDR during their tests.

Unlike the Corsair XENEON 32QHD165, despite measuring its color gamut coverage at 98.8% (sRGB), expert reviewers from MonitorNerds.com weren’t very happy with its out-of-the-box color accuracy.

True Score

80

Reasons to Buy

Supremely high 170 Hz panel refresh rate
Extremely low response time and input lag
Support for wide color gamut
Exceptionally wide viewing angles
Support for AMD's FreeSync and NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology for VRR

Reasons to Avoid

Poor contrast ratio
Lackluster black levels and uniformity
Local dimming doesn't work very well
Limited to only HDMI 2.0
Color accuracy isn't good out of the box

Specifications

Display Type
LED
HDMI Inputs
2
HDR Format
Yes
Max Resolution
2560 x 1440
Panel Type
IPS
Refresh Rate
170 Hz
Response Time
1 ms
Screen size
27 inches
Sync Technology
Adaptive Sync

What Is Not On the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A is a mid-range monitor that was first released in 2020. Similar to some of the highest-rated computer monitors in its range, this model features a 27-inch 1440P IPS high refresh rate panel that can reach up to 170 Hz. In addition, the brand claims that, just like the best gaming monitors in the industry, it supports both NVIDIA’s G-SYNC and AMD’s FreeSync technologies for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). Similar to their own ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ gaming monitor, it also supports HDR 10 right out of the box. The brand also promises to deliver superb ergonomics with its included stand, as it features height, tilt, and swivel adjustments.

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Product Comparison

	Asus Tuf Gaming VG27AQL1A Review	Asus Tuf VG27AQ Review
True Score	80
Market Context	–	Both the ASUS TUF VG27AQ (older model, released in 2019) and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A (the monitor on this review, released in 2020) perform very similarly in almost all regards. However, the newer model does beat the ASUS TUF VG27AQ when it comes to peak brightness in HDR, as its screen can reach up to 478 nits compared to the VG27AQ’s 329 nits. The newer model also has a slightly better response time of 27.1 ms in 60 Hz against the older model’s 32.1 ms, which is helpful for console-based gamers, as neither of these monitors can deliver 120 Hz over HDMI. Read more ↓	The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A (the monitor on this review) beats the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A in terms of peak brightness, as the former model can hit up to 478 nits compared to the VG27AQ1A’s 250 nits. The VG27AQ1A also does not feature any dedicated USB hub with a USB Type B uplink for accessories, but the VG27AQL1A does. Read more ↓	Despite featuring a slightly slower screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD gaming monitor easily beats the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A in terms of response time, as its panel responds to input within just 6.9 ms against ASUS’ 10.1 ms, resulting in smoother and clearer motion in fast-paced content. It also surpasses ASUS’ model in HDR, thanks to its excellent quantum dot layer. Read more ↓	The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A’s 170 Hz screen effortlessly beats the LG 27GL850-B gaming monitor’s 144 Hz panel when it comes to gaming. ASUS’ model also comes with a BFI (Black Frame Insertion) feature that LG’s display lacks, and it sports a much brighter panel that can reach up to 478 nits of peak brightness in a 50% window against LG’s meager 363 nits while playing back HDR media. Read more ↓
Maximum Resolution	2560×1440	–
Response Time	1ms	–
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	–
Refresh Rate	170Hz	–
Synchronization Technology	Adaptive-Sync	–
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