Asus VG278QR

A 27-inch 16:9 aspect-ratio LCD Gaming computer monitor from Asus, with FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible, integrated speakers, a headphone jack, Display Port input, DVI input, HDMI input, a display that rotates between landscape and portrait and adjustable height.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Responsiveness

/ 5

FreeSync input lag

/ 5

G-Sync input lag

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Gaming Responsiveness: Very good - with slight motion blur having generally fluid motion and Excellent Nvidia Input Lag and Very Good AMD Input Lag. Text and graphics were moderately legible and more generally identifiable at its highest FPS. A significant improvement when compared against 60Hz motion. Ease of Use: This display was very easy to use and provides a convenient way to select gaming mode presets. Very good overall for Button controls, button labeling and On-Screen Menu aided by overall Excellent ergonomics where it rotates conveniently from portrait to landscape use and it tilts easily. Very good versatility - Has many useful features.

About

The Asus VG278QR is part of the Computer Monitors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gaming Monitors models like the VG278QR are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Responsiveness: Responsiveness is a combination of the gaming monitors most significant contributors to the gaming experience which entails the combination of Motion Blur performance and average Input Lag performance with each available Sync type.

FreeSync input lag: Input lag performance of the monitor when its AMD FreeSync feature is enabled and the gaming monitor is optimized for its best input lag.

G-Sync input lag: Input lag performance of the monitor when its Nvidia G-Sync or G-Sync compatible feature is enabled and the gaming monitor is optimized for its best input lag.

Features & Specs

Features

Speakers

Yes

HDR

None.

DisplayHDR

None.

Other features

Has ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology to make objects in motion look even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive. Has GameFast Input Technology to further minimize input lag. Has Flicker-Free technology reducing flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. Has ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology with 4 different settings, which reduces the amount of blue light. Audio cable also provided.

Specs

Screen size (in.)

FPS (Frames Per Second)

165

Sync Type

FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible

Gaming modes

Scenery Mode, Racing mode, Cinema Mode, RTS/RPG Mode, FPS Mode, sRGB Mode, MOBA Mode

Native resolution

1920x1080

Max Color Bit Depth

8Bit

Screen finish

Matte

Display type

Height adjusts

Yes

Display rotates

Yes

Warranty

Connections

DisplayPort input

Yes

HDMI input

Yes

DVI input

Yes

VGA input

Headphone jack

Yes

Other connections

None.

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