ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQM1B 27" Curved FHD Fast VA Gaming Monitor, 280Hz, 1ms GTG, FreeSync Premium, ELMB & Adaptive-Sync | 90LM0A81-B01170

Experience ultra-fast competitive gaming with the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQM1B, a 27-inch Full HD curved gaming monitor built around a Fast VA panel, 1500R curvature, up to 280Hz refresh rate, and 1ms GTG response time.

Designed for fast-paced FPS, racing, battle royale, and esports titles, the VG27VQM1B combines AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 280Hz certification, ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB), GameFast Input, Shadow Boost, GamePlus, and DisplayWidget Center. Its Fast VA panel also provides a high 4000:1 contrast ratio and covers 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

The exact ASUS product number is 90LM0A81-B01170, with EAN 4711387552629.

Key Features

• 27-Inch Gaming Display – Large enough for immersive gaming while remaining practical for competitive desktop setups.
• 1920 × 1080 Full HD Resolution – Designed to make achieving very high frame rates easier than higher-resolution displays.
• Fast VA Panel – Combines fast response characteristics with strong VA contrast.
• 1500R Curvature – Curved panel designed to create a more immersive field of view.
• Up to 280Hz Refresh Rate – Excellent for competitive shooters, racing games, sports titles, and other fast-moving games.
• 1ms GTG Response Time – Helps reduce visible smearing during rapid movement.
• AMD FreeSync Premium – Variable refresh-rate technology for smoother, tear-reduced gaming.
• VESA AdaptiveSync Display 280Hz Certified – Official certification is listed by ASUS for this model.
• Adaptive-Sync – Variable refresh-rate support for compatible graphics hardware.
• ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) – Helps improve moving-object clarity.
• 90% DCI-P3 Color Gamut – Provides wider color coverage than basic gaming displays.
• 4000:1 Typical Contrast Ratio – Strong native contrast for deeper dark scenes.
• 250 Nits Typical Brightness on ASUS's current global specification.
• Anti-Glare Surface – Helps reduce reflections from surrounding lighting.
• 178° Viewing Angles – Wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles.
• GamePlus – ASUS gaming overlays and tools.
• GameVisual – Preset display modes for different gaming scenarios.
• Shadow Boost – Improves visibility in darker areas without heavily overexposing bright areas.
• GameFast Input Technology – Designed to minimize processing delay between input and onscreen response.
• DisplayWidget Center – Software-based access to supported monitor settings.
• Built-In Stereo Speakers – 2W × 2 integrated audio.
• 2 × HDMI 2.0 + 1 × DisplayPort 1.2.
• 100 × 100mm VESA Support – Compatible with suitable monitor arms and wall mounts.

Specifications

ASUS's current global specification confirms the Fast VA panel, 1500R curve, 1080p resolution, 280Hz maximum refresh rate, 1ms GTG response, 90% DCI-P3 coverage, 4000:1 contrast, Adaptive-Sync, ELMB, speakers, and display connections.

Ultra-Fast 280Hz Gaming

The biggest advantage of the VG27VQM1B is its maximum 280Hz refresh rate.

At 280Hz, the screen can refresh up to 280 times per second when the PC, graphics card, connection, and game are capable of supplying the required frame rate.

This is especially useful in competitive games where rapid visual updates can improve motion perception and responsiveness.

ASUS specifically positions the 280Hz refresh rate for genres including first-person shooters, racing, real-time strategy, and sports games.

Ideal for games such as:

• Counter-Strike 2
• VALORANT
• Overwatch 2
• Rainbow Six Siege
• Fortnite
• Apex Legends
• PUBG
• Call of Duty
• EA Sports FC
• Rocket League
• Racing Games

Important: DisplayPort for Full 280Hz

Connection choice matters.

ASUS specifies the following vertical refresh ranges:

DisplayPort: up to 280Hz
HDMI: up to 240Hz.

Therefore, players wanting the monitor's full 280Hz maximum refresh rate should use DisplayPort with a compatible graphics card.

HDMI 2.0 remains excellent for high-refresh gaming but is officially specified up to 240Hz on this model.

1ms GTG Response Time

ASUS rates the VG27VQM1B at:

1ms Gray-to-Gray (GTG).

Fast pixel response helps improve clarity during rapid movements such as:

• Flick shots
• Fast camera turns
• Enemy tracking
• Racing
• Rapid target switching
• High-speed movement

This is particularly valuable when combined with the monitor's 280Hz refresh rate.

Fast VA Panel

The VG27VQM1B uses a Fast VA panel rather than a conventional IPS or standard VA panel.

It combines the strong native contrast associated with VA technology with faster response characteristics aimed at gaming.

Its official typical contrast ratio is:

4000:1.

This provides noticeably stronger blacks and dark-scene contrast than many monitors with typical 1000:1 contrast ratios.

1500R Curved Display

The 1500R curvature wraps the 27-inch panel slightly around the user's field of view.

ASUS describes the curve as helping maintain a more consistent viewing distance across the screen while increasing gaming immersion.

The curve is particularly noticeable in:

• Racing Games
• First-Person Shooters
• Flight Games
• Open-World Games
• Simulation Games

AMD FreeSync Premium

The VG27VQM1B carries official AMD FreeSync Premium certification.

FreeSync dynamically matches the monitor's refresh behavior to compatible GPU frame output, helping reduce:

• Screen Tearing
• Stutter
• Uneven Motion

ASUS states that FreeSync Premium is supported through both DisplayPort and HDMI connections.

VESA AdaptiveSync Display 280Hz

The monitor is also listed by ASUS with VESA AdaptiveSync Display 280Hz certification.

This further reinforces the VG27VQM1B's positioning as a high-refresh variable-refresh-rate gaming display.

ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur

Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) is designed to improve the clarity of fast-moving objects.

ASUS includes ELMB specifically to help reduce perceived blur and ghosting during rapid gaming movement.

This is especially useful in:

• FPS Games
• Racing Games
• Competitive Shooters
• Fast Sports Games

GameFast Input Technology

The VG27VQM1B includes ASUS GameFast Input Technology.

It is intended to minimize display-side input processing so commands from your keyboard, mouse, or controller appear onscreen as quickly as possible.

For competitive gaming, low latency complements the monitor's:

280Hz + 1ms GTG + Adaptive-Sync

performance characteristics.

Shadow Boost

Dark areas can make opponents difficult to identify in competitive games.

ASUS Shadow Boost increases detail in darker areas while aiming to avoid excessive overexposure of brighter portions of the image.

This can be useful in games with:

• Dark Corridors
• Indoor Areas
• Night Maps
• Shadowed Corners
• Low-Light Environments

90% DCI-P3 Color Coverage

The VG27VQM1B is not focused exclusively on speed.

ASUS also specifies approximately:

90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.

This helps provide richer color reproduction for:

• AAA Games
• Movies
• Streaming
• General Entertainment
• Content Consumption

Up to 10-Bit / 1.073 Billion Colors

ASUS's current global specification lists:

1.0737 billion display colors (10-bit).

This can provide smoother gradients than conventional 8-bit color reproduction.

However, some regional ASUS specifications list a lower display-color figure for the same model, so exact color-depth behavior may vary according to timing, signal format, and regional specification.

For a retail listing, the safest wording is:

“Up to 1.073 billion colors / 10-bit according to ASUS Global specifications.”

ASUS GamePlus

The monitor includes ASUS GamePlus, a collection of gaming-oriented onscreen tools.

These features can assist players during different game types without requiring a separate application overlay.

ASUS GameVisual