Product Overview

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A is engineered for gamers who demand speed, responsiveness, and exceptional visual performance. Its 27-inch Fast IPS panel combines wide viewing angles with accurate color reproduction, while the 240Hz refresh rate ensures fluid gameplay with virtually no screen tearing or motion blur.

With a 0.3ms (minimum) response time, every movement is rendered with outstanding clarity, making it an excellent choice for fast-paced FPS, racing, and competitive esports titles.

Supporting both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, the VG279QM5A synchronizes refresh rates with your graphics card to eliminate stuttering and tearing for a consistently smooth gaming experience.

Certified with DisplayHDR 400, the monitor delivers improved brightness, deeper contrast, and enhanced detail in HDR-supported games and multimedia content.

Gamers also benefit from exclusive ASUS technologies such as Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync), GamePlus, GameVisual, and Shadow Boost, giving you a competitive advantage in every match.

Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or creating content, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A provides the speed, image quality, and reliability needed for an immersive experience.

Key Features

• 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor
• Full HD (1920 × 1080) resolution
• Ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate
• 0.3ms (Minimum) response time
• AMD FreeSync™ Premium support
• NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
• ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync)
• VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 certified
• 99% sRGB color accuracy
• ASUS Shadow Boost technology
• ASUS GamePlus gaming features
• ASUS GameVisual display presets
• Flicker-Free technology
• Ultra-Low Blue Light technology
• HDMI & DisplayPort inputs
• VESA wall mount compatible
• Tilt-adjustable stand
• Slim bezel design

Why You’ll Love It

• Ultra-smooth 240Hz gameplay
• Lightning-fast response for competitive gaming
• Sharp and vibrant Fast IPS visuals
• HDR-ready with DisplayHDR™ 400
• Tear-free gaming with FreeSync Premium & G-SYNC Compatible
• Reduced motion blur with ELMB Sync
• Comfortable viewing during long gaming sessions
• Perfect for esports, FPS, racing, and AAA titles
• Premium ASUS TUF Gaming durability and performance

Ideal For

• Competitive Gamers
• Esports Players
• FPS Gaming
• Racing Games
• MOBA & Battle Royale Games
• Streamers
• Content Creators
• Home Gaming Setups
• PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S
• High-Refresh PC Gaming

Package Includes

• ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A 27″ Gaming Monitor
• DisplayPort Cable
• HDMI Cable
• Power Adapter
• Power Cord
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card

Detailed Product Description

Built for Fast, Competitive Gaming

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A is designed for players who need speed, clarity, and responsive performance. Its 27-inch Fast IPS panel combines smooth motion with vibrant color reproduction, making it suitable for competitive esports, fast-paced shooters, racing games, and everyday entertainment.

With a Full HD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.3ms minimum response time, the monitor helps deliver clear movement and reduced blur during intense gameplay.

Ultra-Smooth 240Hz Refresh Rate

The high 240Hz refresh rate displays more frames every second than standard gaming monitors, helping fast movements appear smoother and easier to track.

Benefits

• Smoother aiming and camera movement
• Better visibility during fast action
• Reduced motion judder
• More responsive competitive gameplay
• Ideal for FPS, racing, and esports titles

A compatible graphics card and DisplayPort or HDMI connection may be required to achieve the maximum supported refresh rate.

Fast IPS Panel Technology

The Fast IPS panel offers the speed required for gaming while maintaining strong image quality and wide viewing angles.

Fast IPS Advantages

• Rapid pixel response
• Consistent colors
• Wide viewing angles
• Clear motion performance
• Better visual quality than conventional TN panels

This makes the VG279QM5A suitable for gaming, streaming, media viewing, and general productivity.

0.3ms Minimum Response Time

The 0.3ms minimum response time helps reduce visible ghosting and motion blur during fast scenes.

It is especially useful for:

• First-person shooters
• Battle royale games
• Racing simulators
• Fighting games
• Competitive multiplayer titles

Actual response performance may vary depending on the selected monitor settings and test conditions.

AMD FreeSync Premium

AMD FreeSync Premium synchronizes the monitor’s refresh rate with a compatible AMD graphics card.

This helps reduce:

• Screen tearing
• Stuttering
• Frame pacing issues
• Visual interruptions during gameplay

The result is a smoother gaming experience when frame rates fluctuate.

NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible

The monitor also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible technology for use with supported NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards.

Variable refresh rate technology helps keep gameplay smooth and responsive without the visual tearing associated with mismatched frame rates.

ASUS ELMB Sync Technology

Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync allows motion-blur reduction and variable refresh rate technologies to work together.

ELMB Sync Benefits

• Improved motion clarity
• Reduced ghosting
• Sharper moving objects
• Smoother gameplay during rapid action

This is particularly useful for competitive players who need to follow fast-moving targets accurately.

DisplayHDR 400 Support

With VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, the VG279QM5A can deliver improved brightness and contrast when viewing compatible HDR games and content.

HDR benefits may include:

• Brighter highlights
• Improved scene contrast
• More visible shadow detail
• Enhanced depth in supported content

For the best results, HDR must be enabled on the connected device and supported by the game or application.

99% sRGB Color Coverage

The monitor covers 99% of the sRGB color space, helping deliver natural and consistent colors for gaming, movies, browsing, and light content creation.

It is suitable for:

• Gaming
• Streaming
• Photo viewing
• Social media content
• Everyday creative work

ASUS Shadow Boost

Shadow Boost improves visibility in darker areas without excessively brightening the entire image.

This can help you:

• Spot opponents in dark scenes
• See more detail in shadows
• Maintain balanced image quality
• Improve visibility in competitive games

ASUS GamePlus

The built-in GamePlus tools provide practical gaming overlays directly through the monitor.

Available features may include:

• Crosshair
• Timer
• FPS counter
• Display alignment
• Stopwatch

These tools can support competitive play without requiring additional software.

ASUS GameVisual

GameVisual provides optimized display modes for different types of content.

Preset modes may include:

• FPS
• Racing
• RTS/RPG
• Cinema
• Scenery
• sRGB
• MOBA

You can quickly select the mode that best suits your game or activity.

Eye-Care Technology

The VG279QM5A includes ASUS Eye Care technologies for improved comfort during extended use.

Eye-Care Features

• Flicker-Free technology
• Low Blue Light settings
• TÜV-certified viewing comfort
• Adjustable brightness and color modes

These features help reduce visual fatigue during long gaming, work, or study sessions.

Flexible Connectivity

The monitor supports common gaming and multimedia connections, allowing it to work with PCs, laptops, and compatible consoles.

Connectivity

• DisplayPort
• HDMI
• Headphone output

For maximum refresh rate support, use a compatible cable, port, and graphics device.

VESA Mount Compatibility

The monitor can be attached to a compatible VESA monitor arm or wall mount, helping you create a cleaner and more ergonomic setup.

Benefits include:

• More desk space
• Improved viewing position
• Flexible multi-monitor setups
• Cleaner cable management

Technical Specifications