ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A Monitor, 27" IPS Display, FHD Resolution, 146Hz Refresh Rate, 1ms (MPRT) Response Time, Adaptive-Sync, Extreme Low Motion Blur, 16.7m Color Display | 90LM0BJ0-B01171 (Open Sealed)

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A Gaming Monitor – 27-Inch FHD IPS, 146Hz, 1ms MPRT (Open Sealed)

Description

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A is a 27-inch Full HD gaming monitor designed for fast-paced gaming, esports, competitive shooters, racing games, and everyday multimedia use.

It features a 1920 × 1080 Full HD IPS panel with a maximum refresh rate of 146Hz when overclocked, combined with a 1ms MPRT response time for smoother motion and reduced blur during fast gameplay.

The monitor supports Adaptive-Sync, ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync), Variable Overdrive, DisplayWidget Center, Shadow Boost, GamePlus, GameVisual, HDR support, and built-in stereo speakers.

Brand: ASUS
Series: TUF Gaming
Model: VG279QE5A
Part Number: 90LM0BJ0-B01171
Product Type: Gaming Monitor
Screen Size: 27 Inch
Resolution: Full HD 1920 × 1080
Panel Type: IPS
Panel Design: Flat
Refresh Rate: Up to 146Hz OC
Response Time: 1ms MPRT
Adaptive-Sync: Yes
ELMB Sync: Yes
Color: Black
Condition: Open Sealed

Key Features

• 27-Inch Gaming Monitor
• Full HD 1920 × 1080 Resolution
• IPS Panel
• Flat Display
• Up to 146Hz Refresh Rate
• 146Hz Overclocked Mode
• 1ms MPRT Response Time
• Adaptive-Sync
• ELMB Sync
• Extreme Low Motion Blur
• Variable Overdrive
• HDR Support
• 125% sRGB
• 90% DCI-P3
• 16.7 Million Colors
• 300cd/m² Typical Brightness
• 1500:1 Typical Contrast Ratio
• 178° Viewing Angles
• Anti-Glare Surface
• DisplayWidget Center
• Shadow Boost
• GamePlus
• GameVisual
• Dynamic Crosshair
• AI Visual
• Flicker-Free
• Low Blue Light
• Built-In Stereo Speakers
• HDMI 2.0
• DisplayPort 1.2
• VESA 100 × 100mm
• Tilt Adjustment
• Open Sealed

27-Inch Full HD Display

The VG279QE5A features:

27-Inch Display

with:

1920 × 1080 Full HD Resolution.

Screen Size

27 Inches

Resolution

1920 × 1080

Resolution Class

FHD

Aspect Ratio

16:9

IPS Panel

The monitor uses:

IPS Panel Technology

with wide viewing angles of:

178° Horizontal / 178° Vertical.

Panel Type

IPS

Viewing Angles

178° / 178°

Display Colors

16.7 Million

146Hz Refresh Rate

The VG279QE5A supports:

Up to 146Hz Refresh Rate

in overclocked mode.

Native-Class Refresh

144Hz-Class

Maximum Refresh Rate

146Hz OC

This higher refresh rate helps reduce motion blur and provides smoother gameplay compared with standard 60Hz or 75Hz monitors.

1ms MPRT Response Time

The monitor is rated at:

1ms MPRT

for motion response.

Response Time

1ms MPRT

This specification is especially useful for fast-moving games such as:

• FPS
• Racing
• Sports
• Action Games
• Competitive Multiplayer

Adaptive-Sync

The VG279QE5A supports:

Adaptive-Sync

to reduce screen tearing, stuttering, and uneven frame delivery when paired with compatible graphics hardware.

Adaptive-Sync

Yes

ELMB Sync

ASUS includes:

Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync

or:

ELMB Sync

This technology allows ELMB motion-blur reduction and Adaptive-Sync to operate simultaneously in supported configurations.

ELMB

Yes

ELMB Sync

Yes

ASUS states that ELMB Sync works best at refresh rates above approximately 85Hz.

Variable Overdrive

The VG279QE5A features:

Variable Overdrive

which dynamically adjusts the overdrive level as frame rates change.

This helps improve pixel response while reducing excessive inverse ghosting across different refresh rates.

Color Performance

ASUS lists:

125% sRGB

and:

90% DCI-P3

coverage for the VG279QE5A.

sRGB

125%

DCI-P3

90%

Display Colors

16.7 Million

HDR Support

The VG279QE5A supports:

HDR

with multiple HDR modes available through the monitor's display settings.

HDR

Yes

This is HDR signal support rather than a high-end local-dimming HDR implementation.

Brightness and Contrast

ASUS lists:

300cd/m² Typical Brightness

and:

1500:1 Typical Contrast Ratio.

Brightness

300cd/m²

Contrast Ratio

1500:1

DisplayWidget Center

The VG279QE5A supports:

ASUS DisplayWidget Center

which allows monitor settings to be adjusted using a mouse rather than relying only on the physical OSD buttons.

DisplayWidget Center

Yes

Shadow Boost

The monitor includes:

ASUS Shadow Boost

which enhances visibility in dark areas without excessively overexposing brighter parts of the image.

Shadow Boost

Yes

GamePlus

The VG279QE5A includes:

ASUS GamePlus

with gaming-oriented display features and overlays.

GamePlus

Yes

GameVisual

The monitor also supports:

GameVisual

which provides preset display modes for different game and usage scenarios.

GameVisual

Yes

Gaming AI Features

ASUS lists:

• Dynamic Crosshair
• AI Visual

for the VG279QE5A.

Dynamic Crosshair

Yes

AI Visual

Yes

Flicker-Free

The monitor features:

Flicker-Free Technology

to help reduce visible flicker during extended use.

Flicker-Free

Yes

Low Blue Light

The VG279QE5A also supports:

ASUS Low Blue Light

with four selectable filter settings.

Low Blue Light

Yes

Built-In Speakers

The monitor includes:

2× 2W Stereo Speakers.

Speakers

Yes

Output

2W + 2W

HDMI Connectivity

The VG279QE5A includes:

1× HDMI 2.0.

HDMI Ports

1

HDMI Version

2.0

DisplayPort Connectivity

The monitor also includes:

1× DisplayPort 1.2.

DisplayPort

1

DisplayPort Version

1.2

Stand Adjustment

The standard stand supports:

Tilt Adjustment

from approximately:

-5° to +23°.

Tilt

Yes

Height Adjustment

No

Swivel

No

Pivot

No

VESA Mount

The monitor supports:

100 × 100mm VESA Mounting.

VESA

100 × 100mm

This allows use with a compatible monitor arm or wall mount.

Dimensions and Weight

ASUS lists approximate physical dimensions with stand of:

61.5 × 45.3 × 19.3cm

and net weight of:

4.4kg.

Net Weight

Approx. 4.4kg

Without Stand

Approx. 3.6kg

Specifications

These specifications are confirmed by ASUS Egypt’s technical specification page.

Quick Product Fields

• Screen Size: 27 Inches
• Resolution: FHD
• Refresh Rate: 146Hz
• Panel Type: IPS
• Panel Design: Flat
• Response Time: 1ms
• Adaptive-Sync: Yes
• ELMB Sync: Yes
• HDR: Yes
• Color Gamut: 125% sRGB / 90% DCI-P3
• Speakers: Yes – 2× 2W
• HDMI: 1× HDMI 2.0
• DisplayPort: 1× DP 1.2
• VESA: 100 × 100mm
• Color: Black
• Condition: Open Sealed

Important Refresh Rate Note

The VG279QE5A is officially specified at:

Up to 146Hz when overclocked

For the Games World monitor filter, if the available options are:

60 / 144 / 165 / 180 / 200 / 240 / 300 / 320 / 500Hz

the closest correct category is:

144Hz

In the full product title and description, keep:

146Hz OC

for accuracy.

Important Response-Time Note

The official technical specification is:

1ms MPRT

For your monitor filter, select:

1ms

Do not list this model as 0.3ms; ASUS lists 0.3ms minimum for other newer Series 5 models, but the VG279QE5A itself is specified at 1ms MPRT.

Important Resolution Note

This monitor is:

Full HD / 1920 × 1080

It is not:

• QHD / 1440p
• 4K UHD
• 8K

For the Games World filter, use:

FHD

Important Panel Note

The VG279QE5A uses:

IPS

It is not the Fast IPS configuration used by some higher-refresh ASUS Series 5 models.

For the Games World filter, use:

IPS

Important Stand Note

The standard stand provides:

Tilt Only

It does not support:

• Height Adjustment
• Swivel
• Pivot

A compatible 100 × 100mm VESA arm can be used if additional ergonomic adjustment is required.

Standard Package Contents

ASUS lists the standard accessories as:

• 1× ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A Monitor
• Stand and Base
• Power Cord
• HDMI Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card

Package contents can vary by region. Because this unit is Open Sealed, verify the physical contents before sale.

Important Note – Open Sealed

Before publishing or sale, verify:

• Exact Model VG279QE5A
• Part Number 90LM0BJ0-B01171
• Panel Cosmetic Condition
• Dead / Stuck Pixels
• Screen Scratches
• Full HD Output
• 146Hz OC Operation
• Adaptive-Sync
• ELMB Sync
• HDMI Port
• DisplayPort
• Built-In Speakers
• DisplayWidget Center
• Stand and Base
• Tilt Mechanism
• Power Cord
• HDMI Cable
• Packaging Condition
• Included Accessories
• Warranty Details

Best For

• Competitive Gaming
• FPS Games
• Racing Games
• Sports Games
• Action Games
• Esports
• 1080p High-Refresh Gaming
• PC Gaming
• Console Gaming
• Users Looking for a Larger 27-Inch FHD Display

Why Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QE5A?

• 27-inch IPS panel provides wide viewing angles.
• Full HD resolution is suitable for high-frame-rate gaming.
• 146Hz OC refresh rate provides smoother motion than conventional 60Hz displays.
• 1ms MPRT helps reduce visible motion blur.
• Adaptive-Sync helps reduce tearing and stuttering.
• ELMB Sync combines motion-blur reduction with variable refresh technology.
• 125% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 provide wide color coverage.
• HDR support expands compatibility with HDR content.
• Variable Overdrive dynamically adjusts response behavior as frame rate changes.
• DisplayWidget Center simplifies monitor adjustment.
• Built-in stereo speakers provide basic onboard audio.
• HDMI and DisplayPort support modern PC and console connections.
• 100 × 100mm VESA support allows use with compatible monitor arms.