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Asus Tuf Gaming VG27AQL1A Review

True Score

80
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76
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92
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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.

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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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  • 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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Score Card

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Expert Score

76

*.75

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Customer Score

92

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

80

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