ASUS VA279HG 27" Full HD 120Hz 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor

At a Glance

The ASUS VA279HG is a 27-inch Full HD Eye Care Gaming Monitor featuring a frameless IPS panel, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a fast 1ms MPRT response time.

Adaptive-Sync, ASUS SmoothMotion, 99% sRGB colour coverage, HDMI and VGA connectivity make it suitable for office productivity, study, entertainment and casual gaming.

Short Description

The ASUS VA279HG is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT response time and Adaptive-Sync technology.

It combines smooth everyday performance with 99% sRGB colour coverage, wide viewing angles, ASUS Eye Care Plus technologies and flexible HDMI and VGA connectivity.

Why Choose This ASUS

The VA279HG provides a noticeable step up from a conventional 60Hz office monitor, with its 120Hz refresh rate delivering smoother scrolling, animation, video playback and casual gaming.

Its IPS panel offers wide viewing angles and 99% sRGB colour coverage, while Adaptive-Sync helps reduce visible screen tearing and uneven frame delivery when used with compatible graphics hardware.

ASUS Eye Care Plus, Flicker-Free technology and Low Blue Light settings support more comfortable viewing during longer work, study or entertainment sessions.

Recommended Use Cases

• Home office productivity

• Business and administrative work

• Study and education

• Web browsing

• Video streaming

• Multimedia

• Casual gaming

• Everyday desktop use

• Dual-monitor workstations

• Legacy computers with VGA

• Full HD gaming consoles

• General content viewing

Product Description

The ASUS VA279HG combines a spacious 27-inch display with smooth 120Hz performance, wide IPS viewing angles and practical connectivity for everyday work and entertainment.

Its frameless IPS panel provides a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 99% sRGB colour coverage, 300cd/m² typical brightness and a 1500:1 typical contrast ratio.

Wide 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles help maintain consistent visuals when the screen is viewed from different positions, while the anti-glare display surface helps reduce distracting reflections.

A refresh rate of up to 120Hz provides smoother text scrolling, animation, video playback and casual gaming than a conventional 60Hz monitor.

Adaptive-Sync helps synchronise the display refresh rate with compatible graphics hardware to reduce visible tearing and uneven frame delivery. The 1ms MPRT response time and ASUS Motion Sync support clearer motion during fast-moving content.

HDMI 1.4 and VGA connections allow the monitor to be used with compatible modern and legacy computers. A 3.5mm earphone output supports compatible headphones and external audio equipment.

ASUS Eye Care Plus includes Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light technologies to support comfortable viewing during extended use.

ASUS DisplayWidget Center allows supported monitor settings to be adjusted through a compatible computer using an intuitive software interface.

The stand includes a convenient recessed holder for a phone, name cards or other small desk items. It supports tilt adjustment from -5° to 23°, while the 100 x 100mm VESA mounting pattern supports compatible monitor arms and wall mounts.

Key Features

• 27-inch Full HD display

• 1920 x 1080 resolution

• Frameless IPS panel

• Up to 120Hz refresh rate

• 1ms MPRT response time

• Adaptive-Sync technology

• ASUS SmoothMotion

• ASUS Motion Sync

• 99% sRGB colour coverage

• 300cd/m² typical brightness

• 1500:1 typical contrast ratio

• Wide 178-degree viewing angles

• Anti-glare display surface

• HDMI 1.4 input

• VGA input

• 3.5mm earphone output

• ASUS Eye Care Plus

• ASUS Flicker-Free technology

• ASUS Low Blue Light technology

• ASUS Trace Free technology

• ASUS Splendid display modes

• ASUS GamePlus

• ASUS QuickFit

• ASUS DisplayWidget Center

• Integrated phone and desk-item holder

• Tilt-adjustable stand

• 100 x 100mm VESA mounting

• Kensington Security Slot

• No built-in speakers

• Three-year carry-in warranty

Specifications

Display and Visuals

The VA279HG uses a 27-inch Full HD IPS panel with:

• 1920 x 1080 resolution

• 99% sRGB colour coverage

• 300cd/m² typical brightness

• 1500:1 typical contrast ratio

• 16.7 million display colours

• Wide 178-degree viewing angles

• Anti-glare surface

The frameless design also makes the monitor suitable for compatible multi-monitor workstations.

Smooth Motion

Motion-performance features include:

• Up to 120Hz refresh rate

• 1ms MPRT response time

• Adaptive-Sync

• ASUS SmoothMotion

• ASUS Motion Sync

These features provide smoother scrolling, video playback and casual gaming than a conventional 60Hz monitor.

Connectivity

Connections include:

• 1 x HDMI 1.4

• 1 x VGA

• 1 x 3.5mm earphone output

HDMI supports refresh rates of up to 120Hz, while the VGA connection supports refresh rates of up to 75Hz.

The earphone output can be used with compatible headphones or external audio equipment.

ASUS Eye Care Plus

The VA279HG includes the following viewing-comfort features:

• ASUS Eye Care Plus

• ASUS Flicker-Free technology

• ASUS Low Blue Light technology

• TÜV Low Blue Light certification

• TÜV Flicker-Free certification

• Anti-glare display surface

Ergonomics and Mounting

The monitor supports:

• Tilt adjustment from -5° to 23°

• 100 x 100mm VESA mounting

• Kensington Security Slot

• Integrated phone and desk-item holder

Compatible monitor arms and wall mounts must support the 100 x 100mm VESA mounting standard and the weight of the monitor.

Compatibility

The ASUS VA279HG is compatible with computers, notebooks, media devices and supported gaming consoles featuring HDMI output.

The VGA connection supports compatible computers and legacy devices with analogue VGA output.

To use the monitor at its maximum 120Hz refresh rate, the connected device, graphics hardware, operating system, cable and selected resolution must support 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz through HDMI.

Adaptive-Sync requires compatible graphics hardware and a supported HDMI connection.

The monitor does not include built-in speakers. Audio can be passed through the 3.5mm earphone output when supported by the connected HDMI source.

ASUS DisplayWidget Center requires a compatible computer and supported operating system.

What’s in the Box

• ASUS VA279HG Monitor

• Monitor stand and base

• HDMI cable

• Power cord

• Quick-start guide

• Warranty card

Warranty

Three-Year ASUS Carry-In Monitor Warranty

Sustainability

The ASUS VA279HG includes the following sustainability features and certifications:

• Packaging manufactured using at least 80% recycled cardboard

• FSC Mix-certified packaging

• Reusable packaging design

• Foldable cardboard phone stand

• 85% post-consumer recycled plastic in applicable components

• Mercury-free display panel

• EPEAT Silver

• ENERGY STAR

• TCO Certified