ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ3B Curved Gaming Monitor – 27" QHD, 180Hz, Fast VA, 1ms GTG, HDR10 | 90LM0AQ1-B01170

Experience fast, immersive QHD gaming with the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ3B, a 27-inch 1500R curved gaming monitor designed for competitive FPS, racing, battle royale, sports, and AAA gaming.

The VG27WQ3B combines a 2560 × 1440 QHD Fast VA panel, ultra-fast 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms GTG response time with 0.5ms minimum, HDR10, Adaptive-Sync, AMD FreeSync, ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB), GameFast Input, Shadow Boost, and a wide 90% DCI-P3 / 125% sRGB color gamut. Its Fast VA panel also delivers an impressive 5000:1 typical contrast ratio, providing deeper blacks and stronger dark-scene detail than many conventional gaming panels.

The exact ASUS product number is 90LM0AQ1-B01170, with EAN 4711387707784.

Key Features

• 27-Inch Curved Gaming Display – A popular size for competitive and immersive desktop gaming.
• 2560 × 1440 QHD Resolution – Provides significantly more detail and desktop space than 1920 × 1080 Full HD.
• Fast VA Panel – Combines fast gaming response with excellent native contrast.
• 1500R Curvature – Wraps the screen slightly around your field of view for greater immersion.
• Up to 180Hz Refresh Rate – Excellent for competitive FPS, racing, sports, and fast-action games.
• 1ms GTG Response Time – ASUS also specifies a 0.5ms minimum response-time figure.
• AMD FreeSync – Variable-refresh technology helps reduce tearing and stuttering on compatible systems.
• Adaptive-Sync – Officially supported for variable-refresh gaming.
• VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz Certified – Official certification listed by ASUS.
• ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) – Designed to improve moving-image clarity.
• HDR10 Support – Compatible with HDR gaming and entertainment content.
• 90% DCI-P3 Color Coverage – Provides vibrant, wide-gamut gaming visuals.
• 125% sRGB Coverage – Wide color coverage for games and multimedia.
• 5000:1 Contrast Ratio – Strong VA contrast for deeper dark scenes.
• 300 Nits Typical Brightness – Listed by ASUS USA, UK, and Saudi technical specifications.
• Anti-Glare Surface – Helps reduce distracting reflections from room lighting.
• 178° Viewing Angles – Wide horizontal and vertical viewing range.
• Shadow Boost – Improves visibility in dark areas without excessively brightening lighter regions.
• GameFast Input Technology – Gaming-focused low-latency image processing.
• GamePlus & GameVisual – ASUS gaming tools and optimized picture presets.
• DisplayWidget Center – Convenient software-based control of supported monitor settings.
• 2 × HDMI 2.0 + 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 – Flexible connectivity for gaming PCs, laptops, and consoles.
• Built-In 2W × 2 Stereo Speakers – Integrated audio for everyday gaming and multimedia use.
• 100 × 100mm VESA Mounting – Compatible with suitable monitor arms and wall mounts.

Specifications

ASUS's current technical specification confirms the Fast VA panel, 1500R curve, 2560 × 1440 resolution, 180Hz maximum refresh rate, 1ms GTG / 0.5ms minimum response, 300-nit brightness, 5000:1 contrast, HDR10, 90% DCI-P3, Adaptive-Sync, and connectivity listed above.

27-Inch QHD Gaming Display

The VG27WQ3B features a 27-inch 2560 × 1440 QHD display, offering a strong balance between image sharpness and high-frame-rate gaming.

Compared with 1920 × 1080 Full HD, QHD provides significantly more pixels, resulting in greater detail in:

• Games
• Textures
• UI Elements
• Long-Distance Objects
• Desktop Applications
• Movies
• Streaming

At 27 inches, 2560 × 1440 is particularly attractive because it provides a noticeably sharper image while still being much easier for gaming GPUs to drive at high frame rates than 4K.

Fast VA Panel

ASUS's official technical specification identifies the VG27WQ3B panel as:

Fast VA.

This is particularly important because some ASUS marketing text incorrectly refers to “Fast IPS” for this model, while ASUS's formal specification tables clearly identify the panel as Fast VA.

Fast VA provides the strong contrast advantages associated with VA technology while being tuned for faster gaming response.

Outstanding 5000:1 Contrast Ratio

One of the strongest specifications of the VG27WQ3B is its:

5000:1 typical contrast ratio.

This is especially beneficial in:

• Horror Games
• Dark FPS Maps
• Night Scenes
• Space Games
• Cinematic AAA Titles
• Movies

Dark areas can appear deeper and more convincing compared with typical gaming displays offering much lower native contrast.

Immersive 1500R Curvature

The display uses an immersive:

1500R curvature.

The curved panel helps bring the sides of the monitor slightly closer to the viewer, creating a more enveloping field of view.

It is particularly enjoyable for:

• Racing Games
• FPS Games
• Open-World Games
• Flight Games
• Simulation Games
• RPGs

Ultra-Fast 180Hz Refresh Rate

The VG27WQ3B supports an ultra-fast maximum refresh rate of:

180Hz.

At 180Hz, the display can refresh up to 180 times each second when your graphics card and game provide a sufficiently high frame rate.

Compared with a conventional 60Hz monitor, this can make:

• Camera movement feel smoother.
• Enemy tracking appear clearer.
• Fast mouse movement feel more responsive.
• Racing scenes easier to follow.
• Competitive gameplay more fluid.

ASUS specifically targets the 180Hz performance toward first-person shooters, racing games, RTS titles, and sports games.

DisplayPort for Full 180Hz

For maximum refresh-rate performance, connection choice matters.

ASUS specifies:

DisplayPort: 48–180Hz
HDMI: 48–144Hz.

Therefore, PC gamers wanting the full 2560 × 1440 at 180Hz capability should connect through DisplayPort 1.4 with compatible graphics hardware.

HDMI 2.0 operation is officially specified up to 144Hz on this monitor.

1ms GTG Response Time

ASUS officially rates the monitor at:

1ms GTG

with an additional:

0.5ms minimum response-time figure.

Fast response is valuable when performing:

• Flick Shots
• Fast Camera Turns
• Enemy Tracking
• Rapid Direction Changes
• Racing
• Target Switching

It complements the high 180Hz refresh rate to improve motion clarity in fast games.

ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur

The VG27WQ3B includes ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology.

ELMB is designed to help improve moving-object clarity by reducing perceived motion blur.

It is particularly useful in fast games such as:

• Counter-Strike 2
• VALORANT
• Call of Duty
• Overwatch
• Racing Games
• Sports Titles

AMD FreeSync

The monitor supports AMD FreeSync for compatible systems. ASUS states that FreeSync is supported through both DisplayPort and HDMI.

Variable refresh rate helps synchronize the monitor's refresh behavior with GPU output to reduce:

• Screen Tearing
• Stuttering
• Uneven Motion

when game frame rates fluctuate.

FreeSync Premium Branding

ASUS's global product presentation also displays AMD FreeSync Premium branding for the VG27WQ3B, while its formal certification table simply lists AMD FreeSync.

For a conservative website specification, AMD FreeSync + Adaptive-Sync is the safest wording.

VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz

ASUS lists the monitor as:

VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz Certified.

This reinforces its positioning as a variable-refresh high-refresh-rate gaming monitor.

HDR10 Support

The VG27WQ3B officially supports:

HDR10.

ASUS also provides multiple HDR modes, allowing the display to adapt its HDR presentation according to supported content.

HDR compatibility can enhance:

• Game Highlights
• Bright Effects
• Cinematic Scenes
• HDR Movies
• Compatible Streaming Content

However, it should be presented as HDR10 support, not as a high-end Mini LED or full-array local-dimming HDR display.

90% DCI-P3 Color Gamut

ASUS specifies:

90% DCI-P3 coverage.

The wider color gamut helps games appear richer and more vibrant, especially in:

• AAA Games
• RPGs
• Racing Games
• Open-World Titles
• Movies
• Streaming Content

125% sRGB Coverage

The VG27WQ3B also provides:

125% sRGB color coverage.

This gives the monitor a wider color range than conventional basic sRGB displays.

ASUS Shadow Boost

Shadow Boost is designed to improve visibility in darker areas while avoiding excessive overexposure of brighter areas.

This can help reveal opponents hiding in:

• Dark Rooms
• Tunnels
• Corners
• Night Maps
• Shadowed Areas

It is especially useful in competitive shooters.

GameFast Input Technology

ASUS includes GameFast Input Technology, designed to minimize display-side input processing and improve responsiveness.

Combined with:

180Hz + 1ms GTG + Adaptive-Sync

it helps make the VG27WQ3B suitable for fast competitive PC gaming.

ASUS GamePlus

The VG27WQ3B includes ASUS GamePlus, providing gaming-oriented onscreen tools directly through the monitor.

These features can assist players without requiring a separate software overlay.

ASUS GameVisual

GameVisual provides several display presets optimized for different gaming and entertainment scenarios.

This makes it easy to adjust the screen according to whether you are playing:

• FPS
• Racing
• RPG
• Strategy
• Sports

or using the monitor for general multimedia.

ASUS DisplayWidget Center

The monitor supports ASUS DisplayWidget Center, allowing supported monitor settings to be adjusted conveniently from Windows software.

This can simplify adjustments such as:

• Gaming Modes
• Brightness
• Picture Presets
• Color Settings
• Other Supported Functions <