Name: VG278QR
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 10523

ASUS VG278QR Gaming Monitor - 27inch, Full HD, 0.5ms*, 165Hz (above 144Hz), G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium

27 inch Full HD gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
Certified as G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium technology delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default.
0.5ms* response time for smooth gameplay, and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology to further reduce ghosting and motion blur
GameFast Input Technology minimizes input lag and provides much faster motion delivery from end devices to monitor
ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements while GameVisual for optimized visuals
Supports both Adaptive-Sync with NVIDIA GeForce* graphics cards and FreeSync with AMD Radeon graphics cards *Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer graphics cards

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Designed for intense, fast-paced games, ASUS VG278QR is a 27” Full HD gaming display with an ultra-fast 0.5ms* response time and blazing 165hz refresh rate to give you super-smooth gameplay. VG278QR features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rate.

Gamer-centric features like ASUS GamePlus enhances your
in-game experience, while GameVisual provides various pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of games.

Speed, speed, and more speed

Lightning-fast 0.5ms* response time with
ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur

ASUS VG278QR is the fastest in its class, boasting a 0.5ms* response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. This lets you react instantly to what you see onscreen, especially in fast paced games – allowing you to take corners like a pro race car driver, or get that headshot like a seasoned pro.
There's also the ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology to make objects in motion look even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive.
*0.5ms response time is the minimum based on internal tests. Response time may vary depending on test conditions.

Conventional Monitor
shows smearing and motion blur while moving fast
Fast 0.5ms Response Time with
ASUS ELMB Technology
shows smooth graphics while moving fast

Certified NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium

VG278QR has been certified as G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium technology delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR by default on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-Series graphics cards.

Incredible 165hz refresh rate

With an astonishing 165hz refresh rate, fast-moving visuals pose no problem for VG278QR. There's no frustrating lag, so you get the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy and sports titles.

Adaptive-Sync technology for smooth gameplay

VG278QR features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology – it eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates to give you seamless visuals and smooth gameplay.

GameFast Input Technology – because milliseconds count

Input lag on an LCD monitor is typically much lower than a TV, and ASUS VG278QR features GameFast Input Technology to further minimize input lag. This technology provides much faster motion delivery so you'll always be up to speed with in-game action at the precise timing you need to respond as quickly as is needed.

HDTV
Your command delay appears on the screen and you miss the target.
VG278QR Gaming Monitor
Your command appears on the screen instantly and you can hit that target just in time.

Find out why gaming monitor is better than TV.

Gamer-centric features

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology

ASUS VG278QR features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey to give you in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game.
This function is co-developed with pro-gamer input, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

A crosshair overlay provides four different crosshair options, so you can select the one that best suits the shooter you're currently playing.

Onscreen timer that can be positioned on the left of the display to keep tracked of elapsed game time.

Activating the display alignment function gives users three alignment lines on all four corners of the monitor to take the guesswork out of multi-display set-ups, so each monitor lines up perfectly.

The FPS counter lets you know how smoothly the game is running.

ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.

GameVisual ON

GameVisual OFF

Cinema
MOBA
RTS/RPG

Enhances the color of your opponents' health/mana bars, so that you can simultaneously respond and be the first to destroy the opposing team's main structure.

MOBA
RTS/RPG
FPS

Enhances color saturation and contrast sharpness to give you better, brighter colors and detailed visuals for real-time strategy (RTS) or RPG games.

RTS/RPG
FPS
sRGB

High contrast settings enhance the visibility even in dark scenes to clearly see your enemies.

FPS
sRGB
Scenery

Ideal settings for viewing photos and graphics online.

sRGB
Scenery
Racing

Provides a greater brightness range and introduces more contrast gradations. It tweaks color saturation for greens and blues, making it ideal for viewing photos and videos that depict scenery.

Scenery
Racing
Cinema

Reduces input lag for real time racing and fast gaming experience.

Racing
Cinema
MOBA

Enhances contrast and color saturation for lively, vivid visuals — ideal for viewing movies.

Rich connectivity options, a narrow bezel design

ASUS VG278QR has extensive connectivity options, including dual-link DVI-D, DisplayPort 1.2, and HDMI(v1.4) port, so you can hook it up to a wide array of multimedia devices. It has a super-narrow 1cm bezel ideal for an immersive and panoramic gaming setup.

Rich connectivity options, a narrow bezel design

A smart cable management design feature found on the stand of VG278QR helps you organize and hide cables to keep your gaming area tidy.

Designed for gaming marathon

Flicker-Free technology

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other potentially damaging eye ailments when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of blue light. You can access and select four different filter settings onscreen easily through the OSD menu or DisplayWidget UI to find the best one that suits the task at hand.

Low Blue Light Level

The VG278QR gaming monitor has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TÜV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.

Ergonomically designed and wall-mountable

ASUS VG278QR is specially designed for long marathon gaming sessions. Its ergonomically-designed stand lets you adjust the tilt, swivel, pivot, and height of the monitor so you always find your ideal viewing position. It can also be VESA wall-mounted to fit in any limited space.

Height adjustment (0~130mm)

Swivel (+90°~-90°)

Pivot+90°~-90°
(clockwise & counterclockwise)

Tilt (+33° ~ -5°)

Speed, speed, and more speed
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