CORRECTION: The TUF Gaming VG27WQ does not support running ELMB alongside Adaptive-Sync. Only ELMB OR Adaptive-Sync can be turned on at the same time. The TUF Gaming VG27AQ and VG27BQ models DO offer this functionality.
@@paulofreitas7085 Yeah, these companies really need to sort their naming schemes out, it's getting ridiculous to know what supports what. Someone in the comments has a pretty decent list of detailed calibration settings that look good. Might want to give that a try. The only color issue I had was that it looked a little warmer than I prefer, so I lowered the reds by about ten points or so, and dropped the other two by a few points too.
@@MegaMark0000 Doesn't seem to be on the compatibility lists I've checked: www.windowscentral.com/list-all-nvidia-g-sync-compatible-freesync-monitors#:~:text=NVIDIA's%20%22G%2DSync%20Compatible%22,Sync%20standard%2C%20including%20AMD%20FreeSync www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/06/15/nvidia-g-sync-compatible-monitors-list/
XBOX SERIES X OWNERS: This monitor WILL RUN 1440p/120hz with the HDMI they provide out of box. No annoying settings to play with, it’s plug and play ready to go 👍🏼
I got this as a utility or secondary monitor. My main display is the predator XB27 and they both go well together. I got one for £179.00 a 23.8-inch version with an IPS, 1ms. Shadow boost and the lot. For only £179.00, you can't go wrong. Asus do focus on the quality of their TUF products over the ROG in my opinion. My one doesn't have the gamer details on the back, just the TUF sign and I like it neutral because my Predator is just too gamer-looking with the red details so it is good to have something more neutral besides it.
I found that monitor a month ago and i wasn’t really sure if it lives up to my expectations. Thank you for the review👍🏻 I bought it today😉 From 60Hz to 165Hz finally🤩
Kashouri Katsu i am glad i bought it. I can really see the difference between 60hz and 165hz and the difference between 1080p and 1440p👍🏻 The only thing that i dont know is if the Extrem low motion blur. Because I dont really see a difference🤨 Sometimes i think it makes it more responsive but a bit more blury so? But everything else is fine and i can recommend it because i never had a really expensive high end monitor so i cant say if the monitor is bad or good in that regard. But i had a really nice curved 1080p 60hz samsung monitor and the new monitor performes better in my opinion🥳
I'm leaning towards this one, the WQ, but I'm curious as to what the difference is between it and the WQ1B model. From what I can tell, apart from the stand, one has 250 cd/m2 brightness, and the other 400 cd/m2. I can adjust the lighting in my room however I want it (I live in Corfu island in Greece, where is always sunny but I use sun block curtains and usually like to only let a little light come through the room), so is this a factor? ***Edit: I'm interested in the HDR feature, even if it isn't the best. Will it look better at 400 cd/m2? Thanks for this great review.
Try this, These are the settings that work well with the VG27AQL1A : Racing mode, Bright 79, contrast 74, Color temp, user, R93 G92 B89. I returned the VG27WQ, because blue light filter made the screen dark yellow, no matter which level of blue light filter I used.
Great review. I actually like the stand for this monitor. The flat(ish) base is flat enough to hold decorations or small figures, which is right in my wheelhouse, and it's very adjustable which is highly desirable to me. I've looked at some other curved monitors and several of them had fixed stands which makes them an automatic skip.
Thanks! And huh, interesting point. I was going to mention that the forward slant of the base wouldn't make it ideal for something like that, but I guess if you just use some rubber adhesive or something on the bottom of the figures etc. it'd be perfect for it.
Purchased this for PS4 PRO gaming (27inch). I overshot the PS4 pro capabilities as Blue light 1-4 unavailable also unavailable is game preset modes but keeping as PS5 is here soon which will do 120hrtz gaming..is still better than psvr which is where I have been using it as a screen mode for years now so is a blessing that PS5 is for purchase soon..HDR game mode is available that i use with Freesync been very smooth on COD MW (using Razer Raiju TE just updated, recalibrate and blown air on modules) £342 next day delivery to London UK from CCL computers over EBAY UK. Would recommend this for PS4 pro owners! P.s. Thanks for the review helped to make up my mind. P. S. S. Blue light mode and preset modes available now as I dropped this about 1ft on edge of table while setting up vesa mount where power button is working intermittently, only when on first for few minutes. Take extra care guys setting up vesa mount.
Also thankyou for being one of the few tech channels to actually answer people's questions in the comments, this shows dedication to both quality, and community, well done.
Really appreciate the kind words, man! One of the benefits of being a small channel means interacting with the community is actually possible and I want to keep at it for as long as I can!
Well.... I bought one thanks to this nice review, after receiving my VG27WQ I found out you can't turn on ELMB and FreeSync at the same time, later checked the manual, and it also states that FreeSync needs to be switched off before enabling ELMB, bummer :(. Still a very good monitor.
Damn these confusing product names! Sorry about that, man, I was working on multiple monitors and must've gotten confused. I've checked the manual for this specific model and you're absolutely right. I'll add a correction to the video stating that the monitor doesn't in fact support running ELMB and Adaptive-Sync simultaneously.
Amazing video, I’m thinking of getting it, so ah should I get this or Gigabyte KD25F? I watch movies,anime and play games. Only a few competitive fps but yeah. What do you think is better for me?
If you aren't super serious about competitive gaming then you should definitely go with this one. The 240 Hz is really overkill for most people in my opinion, and the larger size and higher resolution of the TUF makes it much better for general use like watching movies/anime.
Wasn't able to test with the Series S, but I've seen a few comments saying their X and S work great with the WQ so I'm sure the same is true for the VQ.
@@noureldeinhamdy8163 it’s awesome, so to help you out remember to turn the tv on right before you power up an Xbox series x so the Xbox identifies its 120hz capabilities. The red dot function has a couple options and I am enjoying the heck out of it.
@@preposterown I’m thinking of buying this but don’t know if it will fit my desk, would you mind telling me the dimensions? Mainly how long it is (like how long is the longest part)
@@TheTechTank Yup, same price. The only thing that misses the G27Q is the curve, but I suppose it ist't that necesary for an 27 inch monitor at the end. Thank you for your answer! If I get one of these I will tell you!
Just bought the Monitor and I think I‘m pretty sure I‘m gonna return it. The Ghosting is awful, for me unplayable… before that I had the BenQ XL2411z (which is almost 10 years old) and it has nearly zero ghosting. But unfortunately this Monitor is the ghost himself…
@@Tx_Jay_ I mean that the ghosting is horrible. It's a complete dealbreaker. I did the ghosting Test and with the speed of 1920 pixesl the image (Ufo) appeared 2 times on the right and left side. So in total I saw 5 Ufos instead of one clear image. So I just can recommend you to buy a Monitor which is not ghosting. I bought now an LG one and it's so much better.
I clicked purchase on this monitor, then came to watch this review with fingers crossed. Was not disappointed, haha. Thanks for not giving me buyers remorse.
Two questions if anyone can help;- What’s the difference between this and the 27WQB1 variant. Also how bad are the colours? I’ve heard racing mode is the only one that’s accurate.
The VG27WQ is 120% sRGB, while the VG27WQ1B is 120% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3. The VG27WQ is 400cd/㎡ brightness, while the VG27WQ1B is 250cd/㎡. The VG27WQ has HDR400, while the VG27WQ1B is HDR10.
It really depends on your budget. Try to find monitors with a refresh rate of more than 120Hz, and a resolution of 1440p and more that fall into your budget, then decide based on which monitor has the most features you'll actually end up using.
Thanks so much for this review i could barely find any videos on this model. Will get mine in a few days been checking the specs and all that all the time sounds like too it's good to be true lol.
Thanks for this in depth review! I've been looking for a review on this one for a while now. It's hard to find the right monitor with the amount of options there are, especially if you don't know much about this stuff. So yeah thanks for explaining all the features, it was really helpful. I just bought it :) also depending on where you live there's this cash back promotion from asus right now, so you'll save 30€
That's awesome, glad the video helped clear things up for you! I'm seriously considering picking it up for myself too. After using it for a while, pop back and let us know how you like it!
@@MalpasDan Oh hi, thanks for reminding me! Actually I sent it back after a week. Don't get me wrong, it's a great monitor with some nice features. But somehow my eyes hurt after a few minutes and it got worse the longer I used it. After 1-2 hours I would get a headache and had to pause. I've never had this issue before. I tried every setting but couldn't make it any better. I looked it up and I think it was the PWM flicker, but I'm not sure. This seems to be a very individual problem since my boyfriend didn't notice anything even after several hours. I got a smaller IPS instead (VG259QM) and that's the best option for me! You probably won't have this issue though and if you don't, this monitor is a solid choice!
@@riken4648 That's so strange, I've never heard about that issue! Could it have been because of the ELMB and the flickering that goes along with it? Or did you have that turned off?
I also do a lot of color calibration. I will hold you to your word. I am placing this VG27WQ right next to an Asus PB328Q which has perfect color, and perfect blacks. I can really compare colors when monitors are side by side. If what you say is correct, this would be the first color accurate gaming monitor I have tried. Receiving it next week along with the VG27AQL1A. Tried both Dell monitors Dell S3220DGF and DELL S2721DGF, they are good monitors but come nowhere close to the sRGB colors I can see on the Asus PB328Q, which is a professional monitor. Also tried the Gigabyte 32", but returned it immediately.
Please hit me up with your findings once you've had a chance to test it out, quite curious about what other people's experience with it is. I never claimed in the video that it had the greatest color accuracy or anything like that, just that it seemed good compared to the one I use and a few of the others I've checked out. I wouldn't claim anything like flawless color accuracy without having the proper tools to conclusively prove it.
@@TheTechTank I will compare. Also with the Ips. I have a good feeling about the VG27WQ. On most gaming monitors I can tell if they are color accurate just by adjusting the reds. Most gaming monitors have too much magenta in the red. Anyway, I will have them both by end of next week.
If you can get it for a good price, then it's a great choice IMO. You might just want to check out a few other options, as I think you might be able to get an even higher refresh rate for the same price. I could be wrong, but just look around for a few more options before settling for it.
I never subscribe to channels like this. Where im just looking at reviews of something I want. But this guy did an amazing job at giving a review so I had to hit the subscribe button. Atleast I could do :)
I tried calibrating this monitor as close to sRGB as possible. I also had the VG27AQL1A next to it, as well as the Asus pro art professional monitor. This monitor is great for gaming, but not for graphics work and color correction. The VG27AQL1A came much closer to srgb although this monitor VG27WQ had better black performance and uniformity. Despite rtings recent review of the VG27AQL1A and their proposed icc profile, i found one color that was totally off on both monitors. It's a reddish coral color R191, G76, B89. The Asus VG27AQL1A was much better in HDR, I find this monitor is too bland. I find this strange since they are both rated at 400? I did find HDR a tad better on the Dell gaming monitors Dell S3220DGF , exaggerated
Gino, I'm a noob at this. Can you please explain what settings I have to change in simple terms to get to your suggested profile? I have to add that I will be playing on the FPS mode and would like to change colors so that best performance and color accuracy is given. :) Thank you so much
@@JohnnyEase It really depends what you want to watch. The VG27AQL1A is much more color accurate than this monitor. If you can afford the VG27AQL1A for $50 more go for it. I returned this one. To get close to sRGB try RTS/RPG Brightness 74, cont, 74, saturation 30-34. Color temp user R,95 G93, B89. Do not use Shadow boost. If i remember correctly HDR looked quite poor on this monitor compared to the VG27AQL1A.
@@ginogiori5285 Thx for taking the time to reply, I just cancelled my order bc Inrealized adaptable sync and ELMB are only available on AQ and the TN panel. I now ordered the LG 27GL850, focusing more on latency
Because WQ is for games. The VG27AQL1A is for those who needs very accurate colors like photo editors and such. But I wouldn't even care and just grab the WQ instead because of the better response times. It's like 8ms vs 20ms. That's a huge difference!
Great review! Would this still be a good monitor for running games with a GTX 1050TI (also might hook up a PS4/Xbox One)? My PC is fairly modest and I rarely get above 60FPS. I am looking to upgrade in the future, but just want to be sure I'll be able to enjoy this monitor for gaming in the meantime. Thanks!
Thanks! Monitors with high refresh rate and higher than 1080p resolution won't be worth it purely for gaming right now, because like you said, you won't be getting much more than 60 FPS (although having that buttery smooth 144Hz even just for desktop use is awesome). But if you're planning an upgrade sometime within the next year or so then it's definitely a worthwhile upgrade. So yeah, you'll be able to enjoy it in the meantime, just make sure you're able to upgrade soon or it'll be a waste.
Kashif In case you’re wondering getting the PS5 when it comes out (November 12th), I would instead recommend to wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday for hopefully some great deals on it. Just my thoughts! :D
Appreciate it! The two have super similar panels, so don't think you can go wrong either way. If the pricing is very similar, I'd personally go with the Samsung, but if one's much more expensive than the other I'd go for whichever's cheaper.
I just ordered mine for this reason. Being that it has USB 2.0, the series X should have no problem dishing out 1440 @ 120hz for that awesome 60fps quality. I get this monitor in tomorrow, I can update you guys
@@illuxxxion60 1B is part of the VG1B series. The exact monitor name is: VG27WQ1B . This is perfect and worth the value since 4k monitors are too expensive.
@@RobinForever22 I just bought the 1B for my PS5. It hasn’t arrived yet but I can’t wait. What are the setting you use on the monitor that best works for the PS5?
@@Real_N3m3sis I never messed with any of the settings but out of the box worked fine. I’m sure with some things adjusted it’d be better, I just never did . Sorry about that
This monitor supports a 4K link for ps5 users. When setting up the monitor you’ll see that it makes a synthetic 4K link so it’ll say ur playing on 4K when ur rlly playing on 1440p but to play 120fps you’ll have to lower your resolution to 1080p
@@youssefaddas4724 so you get with this monitor 4k60fps (downsample to 1440p) and 1080p120fps (for example on cold war)? and its not the 1B version, right?
@@killstriker64 exactly, for story mode games and PS4 games we play at 4K (1440p) at 60fps and if we do play a PS5 game like Cold War u lower the resolution to 1080p and unlock the 120fps setting for the multiplayer game.
Hey! Thanks alot for this review, I've been thinking of buying this for some time now. The thing that worried me the most was the color accuracy. But now I'm not worried anymore. Just one question. Do you think I will be able to hit 165 hz at 1440p with RTX 2070 Super?
You shouldn't have any trouble hitting that, depending on the game of course. You might just have to lower some quality settings in certain games to hit that 165Hz, but it's a fair tradeoff to make.
$260 on Amazon now. I think ima get one. I've been wanting to upgrade but can't really go over $250. At that price do you think I should get this or is there something better? I ask cause I know this video is a couple years old.
It's got me HYPED dude! Pricing is actually a little lower than I expected, and even though I don't trust their graphs at all, with the specs they showed off those things should be absolute MONSTERS. Can't wait to get my hands on one!
Hey man Im planning on getting the Asus VG258QR since it`s on sale for 250€ but now i saw this monitor and i can`t decide which one i should get (Great review btw)
Appreciate it, man! Those monitors offer different experiences, IMO. The VG27WQ with its bigger display and higher resolution is a great middle ground for people who like their esports and AAA games equally, or esports gamers with a monster PC that can push high frame rates at 1440p. While the VG258QR looks to me to be a more pure esports gaming-focused monitor, with G-sync thrown into the mix as an added (expensive) bonus.
Bought this a month ago before this video came out. Came to watch this video just for fun and was hoping for good review 😂. Definitely no regrets! p/s: I agree with the extra kills and Ws on warzone too.
Haha, heck yeah man, the DUBS definitely came easier when I was playing on that monitor 😂 Really happy to hear it sounds like you're enjoying it as much as I did. Still trying to get one of them for myself, lol.
Great review, I am looking to upgrade my gaming setup (or rather get one) from my old LCD 42inch tv and move my PS4pro (and future PS5) to my desk. I have been looking for a good monitor to add to my multi screen setup (I'm an IT guy, working from home a lot) so the screen should be multi purpose. I see a lot about "IPS is way better than VA". Is there still a big difference between the IPS VG27AQ and the VA VG27WQ considering the price/value? I mainly play FPS with some good single player titles mixed in between.
I'd say in your case the color accuracy and other benefits that come along with IPS panels might not be worth the price premium over similarly spec-ed VA panels. I personally need good color performance for video editing, and in certain cinematic-type games like Cyberpunk, an IPS panel will usually look slightly better. But when it comes to fast-paced shooters, the minor difference in quality between the two different panels really isn't a big deal to me.
I just got an LG ultra gear and I chose it over this monitor because of the reviews it got online. However watching your review makes me feel like I should have bought this one.
Hi buddy, if you have the ps5, will you make a video to show us how we can put it on 120hz? Looking over the internet and many many people are trying to put it over from 60 to 120 hz but it wont work..
Would love to, but a PS5 is very much outside of my budget right now. I've been seeing that just switching from "quality" to "performance" in some game settings should do the trick.
@@TheTechTank had it for about two days now and compared to my previous monitor it’s day and night. Took some getting used to lol the games are so different looking I’m definitely loving it bro
Depends on your preference, tbh. I prefer flat panels because I do video and photo work, but for gaming the curve does make the experience a little more immersive.
I'm glad this monitor has speakers built in - I use it for my Xbox Series X and don't always want to wear a headset. with the headphone jack though I can add my own speakers.
@@ellogames96 Unfortunately I never documented them and can't remember what they were, but I do remember just calibrating according to my preferences. I'd recommend just playing around with all of the settings to see what works for you.
I'm having issues with the red color with sRGB with this monitor (after increasing red after rgb(245,0,0) it turned to dark red). Can you please share me any details about how did you correct it?
Unfortunately I didn't record all of my settings when I used the monitor, but someone dropped their specific settings that seem pretty good somewhere in the comments of this video. Might want to give those a try and report back if it helped at all.
I'd love to get three of these in a triple monitor setup, with the curve they should work amazingly together. The viewing angles should be perfect for it too.
@@TheTechTank So it would be better to buy the VG27WQ1B right? because its currently for 290€ available for me :) and the other for like 360€ btw, I am am amazed how well done your videos are!
Thx for the review , and you got my sub :) Oka question , just tell me if o realy need this monitor on my PC : ryzen 7 2700x / gtx 1080ti / 16gb ram 3200hz / 500gb ssd vnme2 / monitor samsung C24F390 60hz. I play COD modern warfare and soon Cold war too ... and i need the best performance as monitor , so do you think it will give me a big boost in my gaming performance ?
Appreciate it, man! Honestly, the performance increase will differ from person to person. I can almost guarantee that anyone switching from 60Hz to 120Hz+ will see a performance boost, but just how much of a boost depends on you. If your reflexes in the game are really fast, you might see a bigger boost than someone like me who has the reflexes of a snail 😂 Either way, from what I can see from your system, I would definitely look into upgrading your monitor first. You're loosing out on a lot of the frames that your 1080 Ti and 2700X are pushing out.
Thanks! Not as far as I'm aware. It seems like ASUS pushed the AQ model much harder in countries like the US/Canada than the WQ, so it didn't get nearly as much coverage.
@@TheTechTank I finally got it and it is awesome, beautiful. I have an Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660 supe and it works with it, even HDR. I have no issues nor complaints. I have an upgraded version actually , I have a tripod base (3feet) cable pass through leg easy access to gpu ports .165hrz
I've considered this monitor as a secondary monitor. Already got the ASUS TUF VG35VQ, however in my country (Norway) the VG27WQ is priced exactly the same as the VG32VQ for some reason, same specs and all. And from what I've read this monitor has some.. issues.. idk what to think. One would think the choice is easy, to just go for the bigger (32') monitor, but I'm not so sure.
I know I'd definitely go for the bigger monitor. The only reasons not to would be a lack of space, or because you're playing mostly esports titles (especially shooters) and need a narrower field of view.
The Tech Tank actually i play mostly 3rd person RPG games, like Sekiro, Dark Souls 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Skyrim. Ofc I play CS:GO as well, but as you can see my main games aren’t shooters. CS:GO works with my widescreen monitor, I’m thinking to buy this 32’ monitor as a gaming (16:9) and secondary monitor because a lot of the games I play do not support widescreen. So with that in mind do you still recommend this monitor or perhaps something else? Thank you again
@@Rayden975 You have wonderful taste in games then, my dude. Respect. If CS:GO isn't where you'll be spending the majority of your time, and you're not trying to go pro or anything like that, then I'd definitely recommend going for a 32". The TUF models are pretty decent IMO, but I think for the games you play, it might be a little overkill with features you might never actually use. You might want to look into options from Samsung, LG, Dell, or even lesser-known brands like AOC.
The Tech Tank thanks for your help so far! after doing some more research it seems like most people agree that 27 inch monitors are the sweetspot, and the majority also says “a 32 inch monitor with 2560x1440 resolution will look the same as a regular 24 inch monitor with 1920x1080 resolution because the 32 is much bigger”. I don’t know what to make of this, I just want to make the right decision haha. It should be noted that i plan on mounting my second monitor (27’ or 32’ inch) above my existing 35 inch monitor. It will be used for gaming and ofc as a secondary monitor. Again I’m asking because there’s a lot of money involved here and I don’t want to mess up. I have checked out cheaper brands now, and also found out NVIDIA GPUs work with Freesync
@@Rayden975 I think what we're worried about here is the "screen door" effect, where you can make out individual pixels in the panel from a certain distance away if you're paying attention. Say, if you're sitting about 60 cm away from a 27", 1080p monitor (like I am right now), you might be able to see individual pixels if you really try hard enough. Move closer to about 30cm and they definitely become a lot clearer. at 1440p this effect is massively reduced, so that you might only start seeing individual pixels from say 40 cm away, and only have them becoming a lot clearer at say 20 cm. That was just a long way to say that if you're sitting far enough away from the monitor, 32 and 27 inch is less of a factor than the actual resolution of the display. If you're going to be sitting at least 50 cm away from the monitor after it's mounted, I really wouldn't worry about getting the screen door effect with the 32" over the 27". As for Nvidia and Freesync, there are lists that show which monitors have official support for freesync using Nvidia cards, but there are monitors that might have the support but haven't been "officially" validated for it. You might want to specifically google the monitor you're looking at, and see whether the people who actually have it are able to get it to work.
Wish I could, but I was really stupid and didn't write those down. I only fiddled with colors, personally though. Red was too high for my taste so I dropped that by a fair bit and blue and green by a few points too. Someone else in the comments posted their full settings that might be able to help you out.
@@TheTechTank Thx, bought it also bc of your great review. Sadly, living in Switzerland, not with your links. Keep this kinda quality up and you'll eventually make a living with it.
@@JohnnyEase Thanks so much, man! And no worries, I'll set up a European affiliate account soon 🤣 When the monitor arrives, please report back and let us know what you think of it!
With ps4 not supporting 1440p, but with Xbox series x supporting it, will this do the job for both? 4K quality for single player games & 1440p for competitive gaming when needed?
This monitor doesn't go up to 4K, unfortunately. And I'm hesitant to recommend this monitor for the PS5 until Sony officially confirms support for 1440p.
@@kashif4463 No way to confirm this without having the console with me to test, unfortunately. We'll see all of the answers to this stuff as people start picking up the consoles today.
I use this monitor to game on a Xbox Series S. It displays 3840x2160 (4k) at 60 fps or I can lower it to 1440p and get 120 fps. I'm not sure why 4k isn't mentioned in this review, or maybe mine is an updated version??
I was looking into getting three "VG32VQ1B" when they were on sale just recently, but didn't receive my tax return in time. I had sent a email to Asus to see if they would honor the sale price when I could order them, and they wouldn't.. so I decided they can pound salt and I'll buy from another company. Glad I did I found a really cool screen the Samsung Odyssey G9 costs is about the same, and has more bells and whistles.. Will be ordering that soon as I can :D
That's epic, man, Samsung's pretty much the best option out there when it comes to monitors (since they produce their own panels), I just wish they weren't so prohibitively expensive 😭
This monitor or the MSI Optix MAG27CQ? I have a MAG241 1080p curved monitor I already use, but plan on getting either this or the MAG27CQ as a new primary monitor. One of my biggest things is I want matching sets (both are MSI), but if the ASUS is better then it wont bother me too much. Also, the MAG27 has a curve of 1800, while my current MAG241 is 1500. I know this ASUS is 1500 so that's something I'll enjoy. Any tips?
Hey, which one did you get in the end? I had mag241 -> zowie xl2411k -> and now vg27wq1b. No contest - asus is better. Elmb works fine. Colors, refresh rate, resolution and size metters. Much more enjoyable experience, and curvature on 27inches feels better then on 24. Don't know about second option though.
I’ve got bugs stuck inside this monitor and can see them in between the outer and inner layers. Any idea how it get them out? Take the screen apart? It’s driving me crazy!
@@deddy9494 Panel types, resolutions, curve or non-curve are the biggest differences between all of them. And certain features like ELMB Sync, of course.
@@deddy9494 Depends on the games you play. Mostly FPS and other esports titles? High refresh rate, 1080p or 1440p, panel type won't matter as much. Mostly AAA titles? 60Hz+, 1440p or 4K, and an IPS panel would be preferable for the better color accuracy.
Honestly this monitor isn’t too great for competitive gaming. Now it’s only ~$220, and I only like that it’s 165hz, 1440p, but the VA panel creates lots of noticible smudging/ghosting and the trace free/elmb modes do not help too much. Would recommend IPS for gaming, but this is still good for clarity in games that don’t need super fast response times.
1 year later are you experiencing any ghosting or tearing? Tuf monitors seem to have a history of starting this around 6 months in, and I would like to know if this model is any different than the vg32vq1b in this regard.
I had to send the monitor back after the review, so I can't say, unfortunately. But ghosting and tearing, as far as I know, isn't something that only starts after 6 months, but something you'll notice from the start... Could be wrong.
If you're talking about the AQ etc. models, then they're going to be either very similar minus the curve, or in the case of the AQ where they use a different panel type, they might be even better.
CORRECTION: The TUF Gaming VG27WQ does not support running ELMB alongside Adaptive-Sync. Only ELMB OR Adaptive-Sync can be turned on at the same time. The TUF Gaming VG27AQ and VG27BQ models DO offer this functionality.
I bought it thinking it did
Damn. Unlucky
Any recommendations for colour setup
@@paulofreitas7085 Yeah, these companies really need to sort their naming schemes out, it's getting ridiculous to know what supports what. Someone in the comments has a pretty decent list of detailed calibration settings that look good. Might want to give that a try. The only color issue I had was that it looked a little warmer than I prefer, so I lowered the reds by about ten points or so, and dropped the other two by a few points too.
Is it g sync compatible for us Nvidia owners?
@@MegaMark0000 it works, sort of but it is not certified
@@MegaMark0000 Doesn't seem to be on the compatibility lists I've checked: www.windowscentral.com/list-all-nvidia-g-sync-compatible-freesync-monitors#:~:text=NVIDIA's%20%22G%2DSync%20Compatible%22,Sync%20standard%2C%20including%20AMD%20FreeSync
www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/06/15/nvidia-g-sync-compatible-monitors-list/
I love watching reviews of items I've already bought
Lol, same. Purchase validation, I believe they call it 🤣
How well would you recommend it as a user:)
@@Volsarn monitor is godlike id put it in S tier for that price it does everything too good and it does more with that motion blur think and such.
Timmy boy same
Literally just purchased before watching this.
XBOX SERIES X OWNERS: This monitor WILL RUN 1440p/120hz with the HDMI they provide out of box. No annoying settings to play with, it’s plug and play ready to go 👍🏼
YES, THANK YOU! Pinning.
Ps5?
@@Itz_Traphyy not sure, I only own the XSX
@@whittmedia. ok thanks
PS5 doesn't support 1440p resolution yet, so it's a bad buy for it right now.
So much for the entire review, had no idea the comments were character limited!! Sorry!!
Thanks for adding all of that info, man, I'm sure it'll help a lot of people get a better idea of what to expect with this monitor! Appreciate it.
I got this as a utility or secondary monitor. My main display is the predator XB27 and they both go well together. I got one for £179.00 a 23.8-inch version with an IPS, 1ms. Shadow boost and the lot. For only £179.00, you can't go wrong. Asus do focus on the quality of their TUF products over the ROG in my opinion. My one doesn't have the gamer details on the back, just the TUF sign and I like it neutral because my Predator is just too gamer-looking with the red details so it is good to have something more neutral besides it.
I found that monitor a month ago and i wasn’t really sure if it lives up to my expectations. Thank you for the review👍🏻 I bought it today😉 From 60Hz to 165Hz finally🤩
Haha, nice dude! I'm hoping to make the jump from 60Hz too ASAP! It was SO hard to go back to it after sending this monitor back, lol.
Hey how is ur monitor im thinking about getting it
Kashouri Katsu i am glad i bought it. I can really see the difference between 60hz and 165hz and the difference between 1080p and 1440p👍🏻 The only thing that i dont know is if the Extrem low motion blur. Because I dont really see a difference🤨 Sometimes i think it makes it more responsive but a bit more blury so? But everything else is fine and i can recommend it because i never had a really expensive high end monitor so i cant say if the monitor is bad or good in that regard. But i had a really nice curved 1080p 60hz samsung monitor and the new monitor performes better in my opinion🥳
Can you get 165hz from the hdmi?
@@naqire No you can‘t.
HDMI: 48-144 Hz
DisplayPort: 48-165 Hz
Thank you for the in depth review of a monitor people can afford
@@Twongz_does_anything sitting here thinking that Same
First South African Link in a video i could find. Thank you Sir!
Very welcome, my dude, lol. Wootware is the only link you need for tech stuff in SA 🤣
@@CAAT4 😂 I still need to set up an affiliate account for France.
@@CAAT4 MDR c'est ouf qu'il tai répondu x)
Thanks for the review. Will defo get it during Black Friday. 2 more months to wait 😁
It'll be worth the wait, lol. Waiting to see if I can get it for a good deal then too.
@@TheTechTank just found this channel looking for a review on this monitor, great review!
I got mine from newegg for $179 plus tax us
@@TheTechTank prime day deal today - £269
@@pablonescafebar6043 😨 that's a dope deal right there, wish I could get it for that price here in SA.
I'm leaning towards this one, the WQ, but I'm curious as to what the difference is between it and the WQ1B model. From what I can tell, apart from the stand, one has 250 cd/m2 brightness, and the other 400 cd/m2. I can adjust the lighting in my room however I want it (I live in Corfu island in Greece, where is always sunny but I use sun block curtains and usually like to only let a little light come through the room), so is this a factor? ***Edit: I'm interested in the HDR feature, even if it isn't the best. Will it look better at 400 cd/m2?
Thanks for this great review.
Try this, These are the settings that work well with the VG27AQL1A : Racing mode, Bright 79, contrast 74, Color temp, user, R93 G92 B89. I returned the VG27WQ, because blue light filter made the screen dark yellow, no matter which level of blue light filter I used.
AQL1A has worse reponse times than the WQ by a lot. You made a big mistake there.
You're suggesting the settings of a 130% sRGB IPS monitor to a 120% sRGB VA one, they are terrible on the VG27WQ.
it's amazing that this is only $200 on Amazon now!
Great review. I actually like the stand for this monitor. The flat(ish) base is flat enough to hold decorations or small figures, which is right in my wheelhouse, and it's very adjustable which is highly desirable to me. I've looked at some other curved monitors and several of them had fixed stands which makes them an automatic skip.
Thanks! And huh, interesting point. I was going to mention that the forward slant of the base wouldn't make it ideal for something like that, but I guess if you just use some rubber adhesive or something on the bottom of the figures etc. it'd be perfect for it.
Purchased this for PS4 PRO gaming (27inch). I overshot the PS4 pro capabilities as Blue light 1-4 unavailable also unavailable is game preset modes but keeping as PS5 is here soon which will do 120hrtz gaming..is still better than psvr which is where I have been using it as a screen mode for years now so is a blessing that PS5 is for purchase soon..HDR game mode is available that i use with Freesync been very smooth on COD MW (using Razer Raiju TE just updated, recalibrate and blown air on modules) £342 next day delivery to London UK from CCL computers over EBAY UK. Would recommend this for PS4 pro owners! P.s. Thanks for the review helped to make up my mind.
P. S. S. Blue light mode and preset modes available now as I dropped this about 1ft on edge of table while setting up vesa mount where power button is working intermittently, only when on first for few minutes. Take extra care guys setting up vesa mount.
Thanks for sharing your experience using the monitor, hopefully it helps others with their choice too!
Doing my very first pc build and this is the monitor I’ve decided to go with! Thanks for the video (: good dude
That's awesome! Building your own rig is super fun and rewarding. Share a pic of your setup when it's all done! Social links in the description.
Also thankyou for being one of the few tech channels to actually answer people's questions in the comments, this shows dedication to both quality, and community, well done.
Really appreciate the kind words, man! One of the benefits of being a small channel means interacting with the community is actually possible and I want to keep at it for as long as I can!
Well.... I bought one thanks to this nice review, after receiving my VG27WQ I found out you can't turn on ELMB and FreeSync at the same time, later checked the manual, and it also states that FreeSync needs to be switched off before enabling ELMB, bummer :(. Still a very good monitor.
Damn these confusing product names! Sorry about that, man, I was working on multiple monitors and must've gotten confused. I've checked the manual for this specific model and you're absolutely right. I'll add a correction to the video stating that the monitor doesn't in fact support running ELMB and Adaptive-Sync simultaneously.
Amazing video, I’m thinking of getting it, so ah should I get this or Gigabyte KD25F? I watch movies,anime and play games. Only a few competitive fps but yeah. What do you think is better for me?
If you aren't super serious about competitive gaming then you should definitely go with this one. The 240 Hz is really overkill for most people in my opinion, and the larger size and higher resolution of the TUF makes it much better for general use like watching movies/anime.
Thx I learned a lot
Would you recommend the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQ curved for the Xbox Series S?
Wasn't able to test with the Series S, but I've seen a few comments saying their X and S work great with the WQ so I'm sure the same is true for the VQ.
I bought one, it will be here in a few days, your video has great production value. Well done
Awesome, feel free to drop by again and let us know how you like it! And thanks, I really appreciate it!
How’s it ???
@@noureldeinhamdy8163 it’s awesome, so to help you out remember to turn the tv on right before you power up an Xbox series x so the Xbox identifies its 120hz capabilities. The red dot function has a couple options and I am enjoying the heck out of it.
@@preposterown I’m thinking of buying this but don’t know if it will fit my desk, would you mind telling me the dimensions? Mainly how long it is (like how long is the longest part)
@@norscors6016 just ordered my its around 27in the longest part and that the screen and the stand prolly around 6-8In long
HDR is locked when it’s in Console mode if any of you are wondering. Look it up, the monitor guide is online
Amazing review! Do you know if is it possible to activate G-sync with it in spite of being a Freesync technology with my 2070 super?
Thanks! It's not on the official G-sync support list, but I've heard people claim it works just fine. Can't confirm it myself, unfortunately.
@@TheTechTank Thank you for the answer! I cannot decide between the ASUS TUF vg27wq1b and the GIGABYTE G27Q :(
For around the same price? I'd personally go with the G27Q, purely because of its IPS panel.
@@TheTechTank Yup, same price. The only thing that misses the G27Q is the curve, but I suppose it ist't that necesary for an 27 inch monitor at the end. Thank you for your answer! If I get one of these I will tell you!
Just bought the Monitor and I think I‘m pretty sure I‘m gonna return it. The Ghosting is awful, for me unplayable… before that I had the BenQ XL2411z (which is almost 10 years old) and it has nearly zero ghosting. But unfortunately this Monitor is the ghost himself…
Looking to purchase a monitor and this was in my top 5 list, what do you mean by ghosting?
@@Tx_Jay_ I mean that the ghosting is horrible. It's a complete dealbreaker. I did the ghosting Test and with the speed of 1920 pixesl the image (Ufo) appeared 2 times on the right and left side. So in total I saw 5 Ufos instead of one clear image. So I just can recommend you to buy a Monitor which is not ghosting. I bought now an LG one and it's so much better.
@@poxii7369what minister can I buy then
This video really helped me out. I almost fell asleep though to the way he's talking... Subscribed
😂 That's as close to a compliment as I can get, so I'll take it!
Hehe no seriously it was good keep it up dude.
Lol, appreciate it man, definitely will!
Thanks looks like a great monitor
Its really not. I own one.
@@jaceofspades. what is Wrong about it?
@@exoiwnl well first, it lzoskdb an cjns
Second, it’s a snkslslxcjncgmov
I clicked purchase on this monitor, then came to watch this review with fingers crossed. Was not disappointed, haha. Thanks for not giving me buyers remorse.
Lol, I do the same thing. Feel free to report back how you're enjoying it!
Thank you soo much !
Two questions if anyone can help;-
What’s the difference between this and the 27WQB1 variant. Also how bad are the colours? I’ve heard racing mode is the only one that’s accurate.
Yeh its pretty good, it even has more red in it than the VG27AQ which is an IPS panel i tried it and in some cases reds appeared slightly Orange
The VG27WQ is 120% sRGB, while the VG27WQ1B is 120% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3.
The VG27WQ is 400cd/㎡ brightness, while the VG27WQ1B is 250cd/㎡.
The VG27WQ has HDR400, while the VG27WQ1B is HDR10.
Tech tank can you recommend me the best monitor for PlayStation 5 please.
It really depends on your budget. Try to find monitors with a refresh rate of more than 120Hz, and a resolution of 1440p and more that fall into your budget, then decide based on which monitor has the most features you'll actually end up using.
Budget of £500
I'm such a noob there's so many to choose from im worried ill buy the wrong one.
@@G2020- check hardware unboxed monitor in depth reviews if u are worried
Thanks so much for this review i could barely find any videos on this model. Will get mine in a few days been checking the specs and all that all the time sounds like too it's good to be true lol.
So is it good?
So how was it?????
How was it?
Thanks for this in depth review! I've been looking for a review on this one for a while now. It's hard to find the right monitor with the amount of options there are, especially if you don't know much about this stuff. So yeah thanks for explaining all the features, it was really helpful. I just bought it :) also depending on where you live there's this cash back promotion from asus right now, so you'll save 30€
That's awesome, glad the video helped clear things up for you! I'm seriously considering picking it up for myself too. After using it for a while, pop back and let us know how you like it!
Hey, How's the monitor been so far? really stuck between this one and the MSI MAG272CQR.
@@MalpasDan Oh hi, thanks for reminding me! Actually I sent it back after a week. Don't get me wrong, it's a great monitor with some nice features. But somehow my eyes hurt after a few minutes and it got worse the longer I used it. After 1-2 hours I would get a headache and had to pause. I've never had this issue before. I tried every setting but couldn't make it any better. I looked it up and I think it was the PWM flicker, but I'm not sure. This seems to be a very individual problem since my boyfriend didn't notice anything even after several hours. I got a smaller IPS instead (VG259QM) and that's the best option for me! You probably won't have this issue though and if you don't, this monitor is a solid choice!
@@riken4648 I see. No problem, I appreciate the reply. Gonna weigh my options up some more, all the best.
@@riken4648 That's so strange, I've never heard about that issue! Could it have been because of the ELMB and the flickering that goes along with it? Or did you have that turned off?
I also do a lot of color calibration. I will hold you to your word. I am placing this VG27WQ right next to an Asus PB328Q which has perfect color, and perfect blacks. I can really compare colors when monitors are side by side. If what you say is correct, this would be the first color accurate gaming monitor I have tried. Receiving it next week along with the VG27AQL1A. Tried both Dell monitors Dell S3220DGF
and DELL S2721DGF, they are good monitors but come nowhere close to the sRGB colors I can see on the Asus PB328Q, which is a professional monitor. Also tried the Gigabyte 32", but returned it immediately.
Please hit me up with your findings once you've had a chance to test it out, quite curious about what other people's experience with it is. I never claimed in the video that it had the greatest color accuracy or anything like that, just that it seemed good compared to the one I use and a few of the others I've checked out. I wouldn't claim anything like flawless color accuracy without having the proper tools to conclusively prove it.
@@TheTechTank I will compare. Also with the Ips. I have a good feeling about the VG27WQ. On most gaming monitors I can tell if they are color accurate just by adjusting the reds. Most gaming monitors have too much magenta in the red. Anyway, I will have them both by end of next week.
Awesome, can't wait to hear your thoughts.
hi can you share your osd calibration please ?
@@ginogiori5285hello, can you share your osd calibration please ?
Thank you for an excellent review
A very high quality review. Thx
Will definitely use your link for that.
Appreciate it, man!
Im planning on getting the VG27VQ model, its 1080p with 165Hz, for my gtx 1080, is it a good choice ?
If you can get it for a good price, then it's a great choice IMO. You might just want to check out a few other options, as I think you might be able to get an even higher refresh rate for the same price. I could be wrong, but just look around for a few more options before settling for it.
would you recommend this monitor or the odyssey g5 ? please answer
Very similar panels. I'd go with whichever's the cheapest.
I will be here when you reach 1 million subs
Then we'll both be here for a very looooooong time 😂 Nah, appreciate it, man!
I never subscribe to channels like this. Where im just looking at reviews of something I want. But this guy did an amazing job at giving a review so I had to hit the subscribe button. Atleast I could do :)
Thank you so much, man! I really appreciate it!
I tried calibrating this monitor as close to sRGB as possible. I also had the VG27AQL1A next to it, as well as the Asus pro art professional monitor. This monitor is great for gaming, but not for graphics work and color correction. The VG27AQL1A came much closer to srgb although this monitor VG27WQ had better black performance and uniformity. Despite rtings recent review of the VG27AQL1A and their proposed icc profile, i found one color that was totally off on both monitors. It's a reddish coral color R191, G76, B89. The Asus VG27AQL1A was much better in HDR, I find this monitor is too bland. I find this strange since they are both rated at 400? I did find HDR a tad better on the Dell gaming monitors Dell S3220DGF
, exaggerated
Gino, I'm a noob at this. Can you please explain what settings I have to change in simple terms to get to your suggested profile? I have to add that I will be playing on the FPS mode and would like to change colors so that best performance and color accuracy is given. :) Thank you so much
@@JohnnyEase It really depends what you want to watch. The VG27AQL1A is much more color accurate than this monitor. If you can afford the VG27AQL1A for $50 more go for it. I returned this one. To get close to sRGB try RTS/RPG Brightness 74, cont, 74, saturation 30-34. Color temp user R,95 G93, B89. Do not use Shadow boost. If i remember correctly HDR looked quite poor on this monitor compared to the VG27AQL1A.
@@ginogiori5285 Thx for taking the time to reply, I just cancelled my order bc Inrealized adaptable sync and ELMB are only available on AQ and the TN panel. I now ordered the LG 27GL850, focusing more on latency
@@ginogiori5285 is the VG247Q1AY any good in the areas you suggested
Because WQ is for games. The VG27AQL1A is for those who needs very accurate colors like photo editors and such. But I wouldn't even care and just grab the WQ instead because of the better response times. It's like 8ms vs 20ms. That's a huge difference!
Great review! Would this still be a good monitor for running games with a GTX 1050TI (also might hook up a PS4/Xbox One)? My PC is fairly modest and I rarely get above 60FPS. I am looking to upgrade in the future, but just want to be sure I'll be able to enjoy this monitor for gaming in the meantime. Thanks!
Thanks! Monitors with high refresh rate and higher than 1080p resolution won't be worth it purely for gaming right now, because like you said, you won't be getting much more than 60 FPS (although having that buttery smooth 144Hz even just for desktop use is awesome). But if you're planning an upgrade sometime within the next year or so then it's definitely a worthwhile upgrade. So yeah, you'll be able to enjoy it in the meantime, just make sure you're able to upgrade soon or it'll be a waste.
$400 for a monitor is affordable? I'm gonna cry :(
Totally "affordable" for the specs and functionality you're getting when compared to other similar monitors.
For the specs
@@TheTechTank bro im looking for a monitor to get for ps5. Do you think this will be good for a ps5?
@@kashif4463 Yes.
Kashif In case you’re wondering getting the PS5 when it comes out (November 12th), I would instead recommend to wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday for hopefully some great deals on it. Just my thoughts! :D
Thank you for the review, great video.
What would you choose between the TUF and the Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor?
Appreciate it! The two have super similar panels, so don't think you can go wrong either way. If the pricing is very similar, I'd personally go with the Samsung, but if one's much more expensive than the other I'd go for whichever's cheaper.
Can someone pls tell me how i can run this on 120hz with my Xbox series x
I'm trynna find this out aswell
I just ordered mine for this reason. Being that it has USB 2.0, the series X should have no problem dishing out 1440 @ 120hz for that awesome 60fps quality. I get this monitor in tomorrow, I can update you guys
@@juliusgeeza6889 👍🏼
@@whittmedia. I should be able to do 120 fps at QHD
@@whittmedia. Whats the update? 1440 at 120hz running okay?
Btw it is now 179.99 5$ shipping on Newegg 200.78 with 3 year warranty
That’s the 24 inch lmao
Well now I'm glad to have been able to snag this for $320 today.
Should've been cheaper tbh
Newegg? I couldn’t find a price cheaper and got for $330 with MIR for $30 off.
Walmart has it for 270 bro
@@1eyeSniper64 Yep, Newegg... It was listed at $360 and adding a 10% discount coupon it ended up at $324.
I had mine for a few months and love it
Got the 1B with the downscaler for my ps5 to accept 4k signal into 1440p and it works perfectly, great monitor
What’s a 1b? I got a ps5
@@illuxxxion60 1B is part of the VG1B series. The exact monitor name is: VG27WQ1B . This is perfect and worth the value since 4k monitors are too expensive.
@@RobinForever22 I just bought the 1B for my PS5. It hasn’t arrived yet but I can’t wait. What are the setting you use on the monitor that best works for the PS5?
@@Real_N3m3sis I never messed with any of the settings but out of the box worked fine. I’m sure with some things adjusted it’d be better, I just never did . Sorry about that
This monitor supports a 4K link for ps5 users. When setting up the monitor you’ll see that it makes a synthetic 4K link so it’ll say ur playing on 4K when ur rlly playing on 1440p but to play 120fps you’ll have to lower your resolution to 1080p
Thinking of getting this for ps5.
@@cjaando I use it for mine and it’s fireeeeee
@@youssefaddas4724 so you get with this monitor 4k60fps (downsample to 1440p) and 1080p120fps (for example on cold war)? and its not the 1B version, right?
@@killstriker64 exactly, for story mode games and PS4 games we play at 4K (1440p) at 60fps and if we do play a PS5 game like Cold War u lower the resolution to 1080p and unlock the 120fps setting for the multiplayer game.
@@youssefaddas4724 Are you telling me you have the exact model vg27wq and got the PS5 to hit 120fps???
What do you think are the best settings for this monitor.
GREAT REVIEW, Thanks to you I managed to find it at a very good price in amazon of 209 $
Hey! Thanks alot for this review, I've been thinking of buying this for some time now. The thing that worried me the most was the color accuracy. But now I'm not worried anymore. Just one question. Do you think I will be able to hit 165 hz at 1440p with RTX 2070 Super?
Playing Minesweeper? Yeah, sure, no question. Playing GTAV with graphics mods set to "uber" details - probably no.
You shouldn't have any trouble hitting that, depending on the game of course. You might just have to lower some quality settings in certain games to hit that 165Hz, but it's a fair tradeoff to make.
Ight thanks :)
$260 on Amazon now. I think ima get one. I've been wanting to upgrade but can't really go over $250. At that price do you think I should get this or is there something better? I ask cause I know this video is a couple years old.
"reviewing gaming monitors is particularily TUF to me" hahahahha i got that shit right away nice pun
Unfortunately it was wholly unintentional 😆
Would you still recommend this monitor to people playing on the ps5?
Tank where you been hope your ok 👍🏻
All good, man, thanks for asking. Just had to focus on some real-life stuff exclusively for a while, but I'm back now!
@@TheTechTank Glad your ok and are looking after yourself good on you. What do you think to the nvidia announcement today?
It's got me HYPED dude! Pricing is actually a little lower than I expected, and even though I don't trust their graphs at all, with the specs they showed off those things should be absolute MONSTERS. Can't wait to get my hands on one!
Hey man Im planning on getting the Asus VG258QR since it`s on sale for 250€ but now i saw this monitor and i can`t decide which one i should get (Great review btw)
Appreciate it, man! Those monitors offer different experiences, IMO. The VG27WQ with its bigger display and higher resolution is a great middle ground for people who like their esports and AAA games equally, or esports gamers with a monster PC that can push high frame rates at 1440p. While the VG258QR looks to me to be a more pure esports gaming-focused monitor, with G-sync thrown into the mix as an added (expensive) bonus.
Bought this a month ago before this video came out. Came to watch this video just for fun and was hoping for good review 😂. Definitely no regrets!
p/s: I agree with the extra kills and Ws on warzone too.
Haha, heck yeah man, the DUBS definitely came easier when I was playing on that monitor 😂 Really happy to hear it sounds like you're enjoying it as much as I did. Still trying to get one of them for myself, lol.
Ordering tomorrow. Great review!!
wait before u do check out the BenQ EX2780Q 27
@@mxjordan8820 thanks I actually couldn’t make up my mind again it’s so dam hard lol I’ll check it out
Great review,
I am looking to upgrade my gaming setup (or rather get one) from my old LCD 42inch tv and move my PS4pro (and future PS5) to my desk. I have been looking for a good monitor to add to my multi screen setup (I'm an IT guy, working from home a lot) so the screen should be multi purpose.
I see a lot about "IPS is way better than VA". Is there still a big difference between the IPS VG27AQ and the VA VG27WQ considering the price/value? I mainly play FPS with some good single player titles mixed in between.
I'd say in your case the color accuracy and other benefits that come along with IPS panels might not be worth the price premium over similarly spec-ed VA panels. I personally need good color performance for video editing, and in certain cinematic-type games like Cyberpunk, an IPS panel will usually look slightly better. But when it comes to fast-paced shooters, the minor difference in quality between the two different panels really isn't a big deal to me.
Lol thanks way to much need more subs for that lol
Your review sealed the deal for me. Great video.
How do you turn on the HDR for Xbox it’s not giving me an option.
I have the same problem. Keep me updated if you find a solution pls.
I just got an LG ultra gear and I chose it over this monitor because of the reviews it got online. However watching your review makes me feel like I should have bought this one.
No way, man, the Ultra Gear range is phenomenal!
Literally everything I was looking for in this video AND you play Apex, SUBBED and thank you!
Appreciated, brother!
Apex I see. I was looking for a new monitor too so I might get this one
Hi buddy,
if you have the ps5, will you make a video to show us how we can put it on 120hz? Looking over the internet and many many people are trying to put it over from 60 to 120 hz but it wont work..
Would love to, but a PS5 is very much outside of my budget right now. I've been seeing that just switching from "quality" to "performance" in some game settings should do the trick.
which one is good for gaming and editing ?
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQ 27" or AOC 27G2U/BK 27 //
I have Rtx 2070 super gpu
For gaming and editing, the AOC should be better because of its IPS panel (better color accuracy).
Just got this on Cyber Monday sale for PS5 and Xbox Series X looks like I've got right one 👍great review
Nice! Be sure to report back on how well it works for each console, I'm pretty curious myself!
Thank you my guy!
Dropped you a sub bro. Ended up ordering this monitor after this video you’re beyond informative 👌
Appreciate that, man! Let me know what you think about it after spending some time with it.
@@TheTechTank had it for about two days now and compared to my previous monitor it’s day and night. Took some getting used to lol the games are so different looking I’m definitely loving it bro
@@DaRealTono That's awesome to hear, man! Glad you're enjoying it as much as I did when I had it, lol.
Would you go for a flat screen or a curved one in this model
Depends on your preference, tbh. I prefer flat panels because I do video and photo work, but for gaming the curve does make the experience a little more immersive.
Just picked the ASUS TUF Gaming VG32VQ1B for £320 watching reviews is getting me excited
You should be hyped, man, that's a dope monitor!
Great Review! I have just ordered for my new Xbox series x which arrived today!
A quick question, will the HDR capabilities be compatible via hdmi?
It should, but I really can't say anything for sure without spending some time with the new consoles myself.
hello, does asus vg27wq work in 4k 60hz with your xbox x series console?
I'm glad this monitor has speakers built in - I use it for my Xbox Series X and don't always want to wear a headset. with the headphone jack though I can add my own speakers.
Best purchase I have ever made! I love it
Great work, after your video mines arriving tomorrow for my Xbox series x.
Awesome, report back on how you're liking it!
@@TheTechTank do you have any recommendations for the display settings?
@@ellogames96 Unfortunately I never documented them and can't remember what they were, but I do remember just calibrating according to my preferences. I'd recommend just playing around with all of the settings to see what works for you.
I'm having issues with the red color with sRGB with this monitor (after increasing red after rgb(245,0,0) it turned to dark red). Can you please share me any details about how did you correct it?
Found out it was a software issue. I just had to restard my PC :D thanks for the review though!
Unfortunately I didn't record all of my settings when I used the monitor, but someone dropped their specific settings that seem pretty good somewhere in the comments of this video. Might want to give those a try and report back if it helped at all.
Would you reccomend this in a 3 monitor set up? If not which monitor for a similar price would you?
I'd love to get three of these in a triple monitor setup, with the curve they should work amazingly together. The viewing angles should be perfect for it too.
Will this monitor support PS5? since PS5 doesn't support 1440p
Yes, it'll work, but until Sony officially states 1440p support I can't say for sure whether it'll work at that resolution.
What is the different between this one (ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ) and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ1B
Note: what does the 1B mean?
Practically no difference from what I can tell. Seems like the exact same panel on both, with just the frame and pricing being different.
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So it would be better to buy the VG27WQ1B right? because its currently for 290€ available for me :)
and the other for like 360€
btw, I am am amazed how well done your videos are!
I would personally go for the 1B if it's that much cheaper for sure. And thanks, man, really appreciate it!
Thx for the review , and you got my sub :)
Oka question , just tell me if o realy need this monitor on my PC : ryzen 7 2700x / gtx 1080ti / 16gb ram 3200hz / 500gb ssd vnme2 / monitor samsung C24F390 60hz.
I play COD modern warfare and soon Cold war too ... and i need the best performance as monitor , so do you think it will give me a big boost in my gaming performance ?
Appreciate it, man! Honestly, the performance increase will differ from person to person. I can almost guarantee that anyone switching from 60Hz to 120Hz+ will see a performance boost, but just how much of a boost depends on you. If your reflexes in the game are really fast, you might see a bigger boost than someone like me who has the reflexes of a snail 😂 Either way, from what I can see from your system, I would definitely look into upgrading your monitor first. You're loosing out on a lot of the frames that your 1080 Ti and 2700X are pushing out.
Nice review! Is VG27WQ sold under another model name somewhere else? It seems like there are really no comparisons between AQ and WQ models.
Thanks! Not as far as I'm aware. It seems like ASUS pushed the AQ model much harder in countries like the US/Canada than the WQ, so it didn't get nearly as much coverage.
I just bought this monitor yesterday, can't wait till it gets here.
Congrats! Please pop back and let us know what you think of it once you've had some time to play around with it.
@@TheTechTank I finally got it and it is awesome, beautiful. I have an Nvidia Geforce GTX 1660 supe and it works with it, even HDR. I have no issues nor complaints. I have an upgraded version actually , I have a tripod base (3feet) cable pass through leg easy access to gpu ports .165hrz
I've considered this monitor as a secondary monitor. Already got the ASUS TUF VG35VQ, however in my country (Norway) the VG27WQ is priced exactly the same as the VG32VQ for some reason, same specs and all. And from what I've read this monitor has some.. issues.. idk what to think. One would think the choice is easy, to just go for the bigger (32') monitor, but I'm not so sure.
I know I'd definitely go for the bigger monitor. The only reasons not to would be a lack of space, or because you're playing mostly esports titles (especially shooters) and need a narrower field of view.
The Tech Tank actually i play mostly 3rd person RPG games, like Sekiro, Dark Souls 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Skyrim. Ofc I play CS:GO as well, but as you can see my main games aren’t shooters. CS:GO works with my widescreen monitor, I’m thinking to buy this 32’ monitor as a gaming (16:9) and secondary monitor because a lot of the games I play do not support widescreen. So with that in mind do you still recommend this monitor or perhaps something else? Thank you again
@@Rayden975 You have wonderful taste in games then, my dude. Respect. If CS:GO isn't where you'll be spending the majority of your time, and you're not trying to go pro or anything like that, then I'd definitely recommend going for a 32". The TUF models are pretty decent IMO, but I think for the games you play, it might be a little overkill with features you might never actually use. You might want to look into options from Samsung, LG, Dell, or even lesser-known brands like AOC.
The Tech Tank thanks for your help so far! after doing some more research it seems like most people agree that 27 inch monitors are the sweetspot, and the majority also says “a 32 inch monitor with 2560x1440 resolution will look the same as a regular 24 inch monitor with 1920x1080 resolution because the 32 is much bigger”. I don’t know what to make of this, I just want to make the right decision haha.
It should be noted that i plan on mounting my second monitor (27’ or 32’ inch) above my existing 35 inch monitor. It will be used for gaming and ofc as a secondary monitor. Again I’m asking because there’s a lot of money involved here and I don’t want to mess up. I have checked out cheaper brands now, and also found out NVIDIA GPUs work with Freesync
@@Rayden975 I think what we're worried about here is the "screen door" effect, where you can make out individual pixels in the panel from a certain distance away if you're paying attention. Say, if you're sitting about 60 cm away from a 27", 1080p monitor (like I am right now), you might be able to see individual pixels if you really try hard enough. Move closer to about 30cm and they definitely become a lot clearer. at 1440p this effect is massively reduced, so that you might only start seeing individual pixels from say 40 cm away, and only have them becoming a lot clearer at say 20 cm.
That was just a long way to say that if you're sitting far enough away from the monitor, 32 and 27 inch is less of a factor than the actual resolution of the display. If you're going to be sitting at least 50 cm away from the monitor after it's mounted, I really wouldn't worry about getting the screen door effect with the 32" over the 27".
As for Nvidia and Freesync, there are lists that show which monitors have official support for freesync using Nvidia cards, but there are monitors that might have the support but haven't been "officially" validated for it. You might want to specifically google the monitor you're looking at, and see whether the people who actually have it are able to get it to work.
Can you please let us know how exactly you tweaked brightness, contrast and colors? I would like to copy it. Thx so much
Wish I could, but I was really stupid and didn't write those down. I only fiddled with colors, personally though. Red was too high for my taste so I dropped that by a fair bit and blue and green by a few points too. Someone else in the comments posted their full settings that might be able to help you out.
@@TheTechTank Thx, bought it also bc of your great review. Sadly, living in Switzerland, not with your links. Keep this kinda quality up and you'll eventually make a living with it.
@@JohnnyEase Thanks so much, man! And no worries, I'll set up a European affiliate account soon 🤣 When the monitor arrives, please report back and let us know what you think of it!
For under 200$ what is the best monitor I can get? I was looking into ASUS - VG245H 24” and the Sceptre E255B-1658A 25"
Hi! do you finde a way to quick switch into diferent source? like swap from hdmi 1 to display port?
With ps4 not supporting 1440p, but with Xbox series x supporting it, will this do the job for both? 4K quality for single player games & 1440p for competitive gaming when needed?
This monitor doesn't go up to 4K, unfortunately. And I'm hesitant to recommend this monitor for the PS5 until Sony officially confirms support for 1440p.
@@TheTechTank i brought this monitor on prime day for ps5 ffs
@@TheTechTank will it still show 120 fps on ps5 with 1080P?
@@kashif4463 No way to confirm this without having the console with me to test, unfortunately. We'll see all of the answers to this stuff as people start picking up the consoles today.
I use this monitor to game on a Xbox Series S. It displays 3840x2160 (4k) at 60 fps or I can lower it to 1440p and get 120 fps. I'm not sure why 4k isn't mentioned in this review, or maybe mine is an updated version??
The Nintendo switch also looks good on it as well!:))
I was looking into getting three "VG32VQ1B" when they were on sale just recently, but didn't receive my tax return in time. I had sent a email to Asus to see if they would honor the sale price when I could order them, and they wouldn't.. so I decided they can pound salt and I'll buy from another company. Glad I did I found a really cool screen the Samsung Odyssey G9 costs is about the same, and has more bells and whistles.. Will be ordering that soon as I can :D
That's epic, man, Samsung's pretty much the best option out there when it comes to monitors (since they produce their own panels), I just wish they weren't so prohibitively expensive 😭
Nice, so VG27WQ or VG27AQ if price was the same? I'd like to get one this weekend. I read on reddit the WQ has ghosting issues though.
It does a little bit, rarely noticeable, just like any VA panel. But also has better black levels/contrast than IPS. Personal preference..
Very convincing video my man. I like your style.
Appreciate it, man!
This monitor or the MSI Optix MAG27CQ? I have a MAG241 1080p curved monitor I already use, but plan on getting either this or the MAG27CQ as a new primary monitor. One of my biggest things is I want matching sets (both are MSI), but if the ASUS is better then it wont bother me too much. Also, the MAG27 has a curve of 1800, while my current MAG241 is 1500. I know this ASUS is 1500 so that's something I'll enjoy. Any tips?
Hey, which one did you get in the end?
I had mag241 -> zowie xl2411k -> and now vg27wq1b.
No contest - asus is better. Elmb works fine. Colors, refresh rate, resolution and size metters.
Much more enjoyable experience, and curvature on 27inches feels better then on 24.
Don't know about second option though.
What is the difference between BQ and AQ? Thanks!
The only real difference is that the AQ uses an IPS panel, and BQ uses TN (IPS is better, IMO).
I have the Alienware 27 inch 1080p monitor, if i get this will it be an upgrade? Or am i just better off staying with what ive got. I play on ps5.
I’ve got bugs stuck inside this monitor and can see them in between the outer and inner layers. Any idea how it get them out? Take the screen apart? It’s driving me crazy!
theres so many monitor on asus TUF 27”
can i know the different on all type ?
Thats my problem at the moment, dont know what to choose
@@alvaroaugustomeridio yea, thats kinda make me confused. 🥺
@@deddy9494 Panel types, resolutions, curve or non-curve are the biggest differences between all of them. And certain features like ELMB Sync, of course.
@@TheTechTank whats the recommendation for gaming ? (friendly budget)
@@deddy9494 Depends on the games you play. Mostly FPS and other esports titles? High refresh rate, 1080p or 1440p, panel type won't matter as much. Mostly AAA titles? 60Hz+, 1440p or 4K, and an IPS panel would be preferable for the better color accuracy.
Honestly this monitor isn’t too great for competitive gaming. Now it’s only ~$220, and I only like that it’s 165hz, 1440p, but the VA panel creates lots of noticible smudging/ghosting and the trace free/elmb modes do not help too much. Would recommend IPS for gaming, but this is still good for clarity in games that don’t need super fast response times.
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1 year later are you experiencing any ghosting or tearing? Tuf monitors seem to have a history of starting this around 6 months in, and I would like to know if this model is any different than the vg32vq1b in this regard.
I had to send the monitor back after the review, so I can't say, unfortunately. But ghosting and tearing, as far as I know, isn't something that only starts after 6 months, but something you'll notice from the start... Could be wrong.
i never used a monitor i'm looking for one is this good for pc gaming and ps4 gaming pls lmk in the comments?
Yes it is I just got mine today it’s so good
Do you think this would be good with the non curved version. How similar would it be?
If you're talking about the AQ etc. models, then they're going to be either very similar minus the curve, or in the case of the AQ where they use a different panel type, they might be even better.