Product Comparison: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ


General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
ASUS
Model
TUF Gaming VG27AQ
TUF Gaming VG27BQ
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Tuf Gaming VG27AQ is a 27-inch, WQHD (2560x1440), HDR IPS display with an ultrafast 155Hz* designed for professional gamers and those seeking immersive gameplay. Those are some serious specs, but not even the most exciting thing The VG27AQ has in store.
Tuf Gaming VG27BQ is a 27-inch, WQHD (2560x1440), HDR display with an ultrafast 155Hz (overclocking) and 0.4ms* Response time Designed for professional gamers and those seeking immersive gameplay. Those are some serious specs, but not even the most exciting thing The VG27BQ has in store.
Key Specs
Screen Size
27 in.
27 in.
Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Response Time
1 ms
0.4 ms
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
165 Hz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • This is a high-resolution display that has zero dead pixels.
  • It is sharp and crisp and happily runs at 2560 x 1440 @ 165Hz, this is higher than advertised and it is flicker-free.
  • For the price is just absolutely awesome, nice resolution and image quality.
  • Really good monitor with great response and resolution.
  • Pretty damn good monitor, amazing refresh rates and resolution is nice.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • Anything higher like 1440p or 4K is just going to mean needing some serious CPU/GPU hardware.
  • Nice resolution. Great response.
  • Resolution is nice. Gradient colors, high response rate monitors.
  • Sharpness made it look higher resolution.
  • The native resolution gives a missing pixel / weird glow to text and images.
Size & Weight
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Color
Black
Black
Height
14.85 in.
14.85 in.
Width
24.4 in.
24.4 in.
Depth
8.3 in.
8.3 in.
Weight
12.79 pounds
12.79 pounds
Display
Display Type
LED
LED
Panel Type
IPS
TN
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
1000:1
Brightness
350 cd/m²
350 cd/m²
Color Supported
16.7 Million
16.7 Million
View Angle Vertical
178 °
160 °
View Angle Horizontal
178 °
170 °
Curved Display
No
No
Anti-Glare
No
No
What customers say about "Display"
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • The images look fantastic and the 144mz display makes game look to fluid and smooth.
  • The display is also surprisingly light, and the setup is very easy.
  • The display itself has excellent colours and viewing angles, a great display overall.
  • Very good monitor for gaming, colours and picture is great as well as the build quality.
  • My only negative (and this is really nit picking) is that the colour straight out the box isn't that great.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • Excellent, good colors and viewing angles for a TN panel.
  • The brightness is higher than either of my side monitors and the colours better.
  • I normally hate TN panels with the washed out colors and poor viewing angles but that panel is awesome.
  • Amazing monitor, great colors and good brightness management. Good value for money.
  • Perfect for gaming. Not bad for photography either. Nice color representation.
Features
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Touch Screen
No
No
Build-in speaker
Yes
Yes
Built-In Webcam
No
No
TV Tuner
No
No
Pivot Function
Yes
Yes
VESA-compatible
100x100
100x100
Extras
ELMB SYNC, G-Sync Technology, HDR 10, Rich connectivity, Ergonomic Design, Shadow Boost
G-Sync Technology, Variable refresh rate, Ergonomically designed stand, Motion Blur sync, HDR 10, Shadow Boost, Rich connectivity, Flicker-free and Blue Light Filter technology
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • It has so many awesome features and performs beyond my expectations.
  • It's a good monitor, very well built and I love the features!
  • Features such as the cross hair work very well when playing FPS / Games.
  • Screen can rotate move up and down back and forward excellent feature.
  • The monitor looks superb and the features are great (tilt, swivel, height adjust, ect).
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • I love the features! The picture quality is good.
  • Nvidia opened up their GSync system to have FreeSync compatibility, i like this feature.
  • You may also find GSync works out of the box!
  • It takes the standard VESA 100x100 plate which the majority of mounting systems provide anyways!
  • The only unique feature is ELMB Sync.
Connectivity
Inputs
2x HDMI, DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio out
2x HDMI, DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio out
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • It connects to the power with an extra adapter.
  • Displayport, DVI and HDMI inputs give plenty of connection options.
  • However i am unable to get sound through the monitors, regardless if HDMI on PC (and yes sounds default is HDMI Connection) or my PS3.
  • Having DP connectivity issues but DVI works well. Refreshrate is brilliant and you can really feel it.
  • The 165Hz doesn't apply to HDMI connections, only DVI and DisplayPort.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27BQ HDR Gaming Monitor
  • I'm using a DVI connection, and I believe it came with the appropriate cable to do so.
  • It has HDMI DVI and display port options so has no worries in having you xbox or ps3 connected as well as your pc.
  • Use either DVI connection (DVI Cable comes with Monitor) or Display port (cable not supplied). Easy connection.
  • I would prefer strait cable to the monitor without extra adapters.
  • When finally connecting all the cables, the only options that were 60hz and 85hz.
Power
Wattage
65 Watts
65 Watts
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CB, CE, FCC, RoHS
CB, CE, FCC, RoHS
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Manufacturer
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