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Asus VG278Q 27 Full HD 1080P 144Hz 1ms Eye Care G Sync Compatible Adaptive Sync Gaming Monitor with DP HDMI DVI
Last Updated: April 26, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
791
Unverified
13
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
144 Hz
REFRESH RATE
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 195 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Gaming
51monitor, games, 144hz, great for gaming, gamer
+98%
-2%
" ... 144p gaming is a joy. ... "
" ... I love it, there are many settings you can change and 144hz is amazing for gaming! ... "
" ... this is probably the best gaming monitor for the money you can buy. ... "
" ... Games look great too, but here I am on a shaky ground as a reviewer. ... To me games on this 144Hz monitor look just as great as they are on a good 60Hz monitor, but the gamer in my family swears that movement became much smoother. ... "
" ... Great for games/ what ever you use ... "
" ... I've been using it for gaming, work and movies. ... "
" ... Definitely Worthy as a FHD 144 hz Gaming monitor ... "
" ... So far it's incredible the picture while playing games is insane and is crystal clear!!!! ... "
Display Clarity
50screen, panel, 144hz, 27, dead pixels
+70%
-30%
" ... No dead pixels on arrival. ... "
" ... Monitor was nice. ... It stayed that way for a good minute and then it turned on and the screen turned all white. ... "
" ... I do experience some screen tearing but for the most part it's fine. ... The anti glare screen is beautiful and the viewing angels aren't bad. ... "
" ... ( I was worried that it wouldn't be able to handle it)This is probably the best 27in 1080p 144Hz 1ms screen you can buy today for this price. ... Therefore, if you like bigger screens, get this bad boy. ... "
" ... The flexibility of the screen as far as height, tilt and landscape to vertical is the best / easiest for any monitor I have ever used. ... "
" ... If you're in the market for a 27 inch monitor for gaming w/144hz, I would recommend this one. ... "
" ... the panel is just as vibrant however the blacks are not as black. ... this is a fantastic panel other than the blacks. ... "
" ... This one is a good screen, especially for its price. ... The screen came with cables, so that’s a great plus too. ... TLDR get this screen it’s great. ... "
Device Compatibility
34asus, works great, nvidia, love this monitor, g sync compatible
+82%
-18%
" ... I can't say enough about this monitor . ... "
" ... It is G-SYNC Enabled. ... "
" ... This review is for the VG278Q monitor. ... I try to remember to update this in the future after I've had some more use out of the monitor. ... Update: Still love the monitor. ... "
" ... So far I have really liked this monitor. ... I am using G-Sync and it has worked flawlessly. ... I recommend this monitor. ... "
" ... asus is the most straightforward about what ur getting ... "
" ... Monitor was nice. ... "
" ... which was the face of the computer. ... "
" ... Was using an old tv as a gaming monitor, so this was a major upgrade. ... "
Refresh Rate
21monitor, refresh rate, 60hz, 27, response time
+100%
" ... 144hz is great for games and I've had no problems with it. ... If you're in the market for a 27 inch monitor for gaming w/144hz, I would recommend this one. ... "
" ... Still use it as my main monitor, and the 144hz is so buttery smooth, I’m about to buy another soon. ... "
" ... Solid monitors, great response time, refresh rate, and color accuracy. ... "
" ... Was what it was for a 1080p 144hz. ... "
" ... Definitely Worthy as a FHD 144 hz Gaming monitor ... "
" ... This monitor not only looks amazing, has 1ms response time and 144hz amazing monitor. ... "
" ... If I know I won't be hitting 144hz in game I'll go into my PC settings and change the refresh rate to 120/100/85/60. ... "
" ... So, I went from a 19" 60hz monitor to this 144hz 27" bad boy, and I'm beyond happy. ... The 144hz is just simply incredible . ... "
Picture Quality
19quality, monitor, gaming, bad, amazing
+89%
-11%
" ... Amazing picture quality in games, and great framerates with the 144hz. ... "
" ... So responsive and the picture looks great. ... "
" ... Lower quality image than IPS panels ... "
" ... INCREDIBLE picture quality and performance for a gaming panel! ... "
" ... Great monitor I love it great picture great stand even the speakers are good maybe a tad low but not bad. ... "
" ... Shows picture good. ... "
" ... Even with tweaking the settings that are necessary to get a good picture on this monitor, it did nothing! ... "
" ... Cleanest picture Ive ever played on and the quality of the monitor seems like it will last me a while. ... "
Resolution
18monitor, 4k, 27, 144hz, full hd
+100%
" ... Go into the control panel under "Change Resolution" and set your resolution with a monitor refresh of 144hz. ... Once enabled, enjoy a nice large 1080p gaming monitor that looks fantastic for a great price! ... "
" ... I love it, 27 inch is a good size but probably max for 1080p without having to stare at individual pixels. ... "
" ... ASUS always made quality monitors but 1080p is just not enough resolution for anything over 24 inches, and here at 27 inches, you really can tell (fuzzy letters, images not crisp, etc.). ... "
" ... ( I was worried that it wouldn't be able to handle it)This is probably the best 27in 1080p 144Hz 1ms screen you can buy today for this price. ... "
" ... I purchased this product looking for a cheap good 144hz 1080p gaming monitor in April 2018. ... "
" ... I'm glad I went with this over a 60hz 4K monitor, and highly recommend going with Asus. ... "
" ... I used to play on 1080p 60 Hz gaming monitor, and Asus Full HD 1080p 144 Hz is much better. ... "
" ... 1ms ultra hd ... "
Color
17monitor, color, panel, washed, washed out colors
+88%
-12%
" ... the panel is just as vibrant however the blacks are not as black. ... this is a fantastic panel other than the blacks. ... "
" ... Colors seemed a bit washed out at factory settings but with adjustments they look crisp and vibrant. ... "
" ... Lower quality image than IPS panels ... "
" ... This is a great monitor for the price it is a TN panel and the colors are kinda washed out but the response time and the 144 HZ are great ... "
" ... The colors would be a slight issue but if you can get it to your own perfect color settings it’s really amazing. ... "
" ... This monitor is an immaculate size, with an impeccable refresh rate and wide variety of colors. ... I have been gaming with a perfect picture - when suddenly my screen's brightness would fluctuate drastically because of the mode I was in, unexpectedly. ... "
" ... The picture quality was tremendous with true colors. ... "
" ... Out of the box, the colors look very washed out. ... where I normally let it run before I start tinkering with the colors, with this one I had to adjust the colors right away. ... The colors feel a little nicer on my old Samsung, but I could not justify the price Samsung is currently asking for a 144hz 27" panel. ... "
Screen Protection
15white screen, stuck pixel, monitor, dead pixels, dead pixel
+33%
-67%
" ... However, I just had the screen die on me yesterday for no reason. ... Went to work and when I came home it was a white screen. ... "
" ... Out of the box, in the first hour, there are two dead pixels. ... "
" ... After 8 months, my screen broke and got the white screen of death. ... "
" ... however after just 3 months and 2 days there is a dead pixel on the screen. ... "
" ... Dead pixel in less than a month. ... "
" ... The other one has a stuck pixel that keeps coming back. ... I can gently rub the screen with a cloth to get the pixel to come back. ... I have had to rub away the stuck pixel 4 times so far. ... "
" ... It's now August and the screen now flickers with lines through it. ... "
" ... I’m returning this monitor because after 3 days of having it a dead pixel already appeared smack dab in the middle of the screen. ... "
Product Reliability
13year, stopped, monitor, less, dead pixel
+46%
-54%
" ... Got in October 2017 just white screened today. ... "
" ... that is, until they both randomly died. ... About a month ago I came home and one of the monitors had randomly stopped working and just showed a white screen. ... "
" ... The power adapter stopped working after just 5 months. ... This is odd since they usually never fail. ... "
" ... At first it was once a week, now it's multiple times a day. ... The issue was fixed for about 2 months before the power issue started happening again. ... "
" ... Dead pixel in less than a month. ... Set it up and a dead pixel again within two weeks. ... "
" ... After trying many different troubleshooting techniques, I had to give up because the monitor eventually stopped displaying anything at all. ... "
" ... Broke in less than a year. ... "
Price
12money, monitor, worth, well worth, monitors
+83%
-17%
" ... So far, money well spent! ... "
" ... If you’re looking for a monitor at a decent enough price, I’d recommend this one. ... "
" ... But I just gave it four stars because there are better monitors out there, but for far more money. ... "
" ... All it’s missing is maybe a smaller price but good nonetheless. ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck ... "
" ... This is a great monitor and well worth its $300 price point. ... "
" ... Havent had any problems pretty good monitor for the price highly reccomend ... "
" ... None of these three items create a competitive disadvantage, and there is no monitor in the price range with any of those features while still being specced for gaming. ... "
Ports
12dvi, cable, monitor, displayport cable, display port
+75%
-25%
" ... I connected it over Display Port and cranked the refresh rate up to 144hz and I must say it looks and feels great! ... "
" ... The monitors come with one of each cable, 1 HDMI 1 DVI 1 Display port, thats really awesome of Asus. ... "
" ... Not only that it came with its own dvi, DP, and HDMI cables so that’s a plus ... "
" ... I order a dvi to hdmi so I can’t wait to see what I’m going to get on this monitor. ... "
" ... It looks drop dead gorgeous with the Switch, and I've got my retro computer going in with a retrotink converter via hdmi and the picture is amazing. ... "
" ... It'll do 120Hz from my MacBook Pro 2016 using an HDMI connection from an adapter. ... I'm still working on my gaming rig so I haven't had a chance to max it out using display port yet. ... "
" ... I have the monitor hooked up with a DVI-Dual Link cable to my GPU. ... "
" ... Monitor can be connected to the computer with DVI cable, with HDMI cable or with display cable and all 3 cables are provided. ... "
Sound Quality
11speakers, monitor, dont, built, bad
+91%
-9%
" ... I dont use the speakers though, but whatever. ... "
" ... Don't use it for sound it is really quiet. ... "
" ... Great monitor I love it great picture great stand even the speakers are good maybe a tad low but not bad. ... "
" ... If the sound that came from the monitor was a bit louder I would be a bit more please but tbh it’s amazing as it is rn. ... "
" ... The monitor speakers aren't bad but you're not going to get high fidelity sound out of a monitor speaker. ... "
" ... Speakers work but sound is adequate but harsh. ... I hooked up speakers. ... "
" ... How do I play sound with the monitor? ... "
" ... Dont expect Dobly quality sound but its good enough for those without a sound system. ... "
Build Quality
10feels, quality, base, year, stand
+90%
-10%
" ... Beautifully crafted feels very sturdy on the base. ... Made me taller and more popular ... "
" ... Very simple and is also sturdy. ... "
" ... Everyday use after 2-3 months no dead pixels, works, looks, and feels great I bought a deskmount and it looks great. ... "
" ... Highly adjustable doesn't begin to cover it, and the amazing difference in the amount of eye strain I had before verses now, my only regret is that I didn't step up and buy one of these monitors years ago! ... "
" ... Material quality on the exterior felt great ... "
" ... Sleek design and the height adjustment comes in handy ... "
" ... Pretty solid so far. ... "
" ... The base stand feels very sturdy, much better than my old Samsung Syncmaster, the bezel, however, feels a little too fragile. ... "
Design
9good, sturdy, sleek, like, feels
+100%
" ... Other than that it looks fantastic though! ... "
" ... Once you get all your settings down it looks amazing. ... "
" ... Beautifully crafted feels very sturdy on the base. ... "
" ... The base stand feels very sturdy, much better than my old Samsung Syncmaster, the bezel, however, feels a little too fragile. ... "
" ... Sleek design and the height adjustment comes in handy ... "
" ... It looks great. ... "
" ... Looks super good from afar, I can't imagine how good it is up close. ... "
" ... The design is sleek and modern and looks good on my desk. ... "
Ease of Use
8quality, installation, build, box
+100%
" ... I like the design of the monitor, which allows easy attaching or detaching platform with no tools. ... "
" ... Installation of the base was very easy. ... "
" ... It’s that simple. ... "
" ... The menus are easy enough to get around. ... "
" ... If it breaks, which is very easy to do, you are screwed. ... "
" ... No issues/damage out the box, super easy setup. ... "
" ... SO great for ergonomics - the adjustments are easy and many. ... "
Software Platform
7update, tried, nvidia, fix, windows
+57%
-43%
" ... After the update a notification popped up that my monitor was G-Sync compatible and that I could activate it in Nvidia control panel. ... "
" ... This monitor is on Nvidia's 12 supported monitors list that was announced at CES 2019 for free-sync. ... "
" ... Will update review soon. ... "
" ... No problems what so ever and the ui for the monitor settings is one of the easiest I've come across ... "
Overall performance
7gtx, graphics, amazing, smooth, monitor
+100%
" ... Especially upgrading from 60fps ... "
" ... Buy this if you’re looking for a dependable company with great performance. ... "
" ... Great product from the packaging to the performance. ... "
" ... It has great graphics. ... "
" ... Amazing quality and performance. ... "
" ... I run this currently on a GTX 1050Ti and holy hell it looks amazing! ... "
" ... This asus monitor has a sweet boot time and is as smooth as butter. ... "
Returns
7amazon, return, get, back, time
+14%
-86%
" ... Still w/in 30day return. ... Last e-mail informed support I was returning. ... "
" ... Now my only option is to send it in to get it fixed. ... "
" ... If this continues to be an issue throughout today I will likely return it for another. ... "
" ... Manufacturer has yet to contact me back about it. ... "
" ... I wish I was joking so it could save me the hassle of returning this but I'm not. ... I put it straight back into its box and I'm planning on returning it tomorrow. ... "
Controls
6menu, settings, side, navigation, controls
+67%
-33%
" ... and i really like the joystick like this on the back for menu navigation ... "
" ... The monitor auto-switches inputs, the controls on the back are very intuitive and the ability to pivot the display is a nice feature for shumps. ... "
" ... Make sure to change monitor settings to 144hz when you get it, and adjust it to your liking. ... "
Delivery
6delivery, arrived, way, time, nervous
+67%
-33%
" ... Came in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Packaged securely and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Review on delivery The computer is great. ... "
Setup
4monitor, minutes, easy, box, would
+75%
-25%
" ... Installation of the base was very easy. ... "
" ... Take time to tweak the settings and save up to 3 different profiles and you're all set. ... "
" ... No issues/damage out the box, super easy setup. ... "
Cables
4cables, purchased, need, monitor, first
+50%
-50%
" ... In order to reset had to unplug all cables than hold on/off button for one minute. ... "
" ... The first was the possibility that my DVI-D cable was bad. ... So I purchased a new cable, tested it, and the problem persisted, only more severely. ... So I returned that cable and went back to my original cable. ... I decided maybe I should try using the Displayport 1.2 cable. ... I purchased a VESA certified DP1.2 cable and plugged it in. ... Ultimately I switched back to the DVI-D cable I was using originally. ... "
Comfort
4highly, easy, amount
+100%
" ... Highly adjustable doesn't begin to cover it, and the amazing difference in the amount of eye strain I had before verses now, my only regret is that I didn't step up and buy one of these monitors years ago! ... "
" ... SO great for ergonomics - the adjustments are easy and many. ... "
" ... Skin tone - Natural ... "
" ... Hands down best bang for your buck monitor. ... "
As Gift
3loves, birthday, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... Got it for my son's birthday and he loves it!! ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for Christmas and he loves it! ... "
" ... This was a birthday gift for my husband and now I want one. ... "
Marketplace
3picture
+100%
" ... Shows picture good. ... "
" ... I returned - thank you Amazon. ... "
" ... The picture is also slightly better. ... "
Display Size
3monitor, love, inch, upgrading, pixels
+100%
" ... I love it, 27 inch is a good size but probably max for 1080p without having to stare at individual pixels. ... "
" ... Nice big screen, smallish bezels and looks great out of the box and in use. ... "
" ... I love this monitor for someone who wants a large screen that’s 144hz with 1 ms for a cheaper price. ... "
Size
3good, design, looks
+100%
" ... The design is sleek and modern and looks good on my desk. ... "
" ... Sleek design and the height adjustment comes in handy ... "
Fit
3fit, stand, fits
+100%
" ... When platform is attached, it is very secure. ... I can place monitor low or very high at different angles and it makes it a good fit for any position person can take by the table. ... "
" ... There are two metal extensions on the base that fit into slots on the monitor arm and is secured with a single large screw. ... "
" ... Mounted to a monitor stand Vesa adatper fits. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
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