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ASUS BE279QSK 27-inch Monitor with Webcam and Speakers: specs and uses
A 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with a built-in 2MP webcam, microphone array and stereo speakers, plus a height-adjustable stand. What the features mean.
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The ASUS BE279QSK is a 27-inch Full HD monitor with a webcam, microphone array and stereo speakers built in. It is aimed at people who join calls, lessons and meetings from a desk and would rather not manage a separate camera, microphone and speakers. This page explains what each part does and what to check.
One screen for calls
ASUS lists an integrated Full HD (2MP) adjustable webcam, a microphone array and stereo speakers. A 2MP camera captures a 1920 x 1080 image, which is sharper than the basic cameras built into many older laptops. A microphone array uses several microphones, which is a common way to pick up voices clearly from a seated position. The webcam connects through a USB upstream cable to your computer, so you need a free USB port as well as a video cable. ASUS describes it for video conferencing, online learning and live-streaming.
The panel
The display is a 27-inch frameless IPS panel with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Full HD at 27 inches is a lower pixel density than at 24 inches, so text may look less sharp up close, but it is a common size for office work. IPS panels typically show consistent colour from wide angles.
Ergonomic stand
ASUS lists a 4-way adjustable stand:
- tilt from +35° to -5°;
- swivel of ±180°;
- pivot of ±90°, so the screen can turn upright for reading long documents;
- 150 mm of height adjustment.
Being able to set the screen to eye level is useful for video calls, because a camera at eye height is more natural than one looking up from a desk.
Connections
The monitor offers DisplayPort, HDMI and D-sub (VGA) video inputs, a USB upstream port for the webcam, an audio-in jack and an earphone jack. That covers a wide range of computers, including older ones with VGA output.
Eye Care features
ASUS says the monitor has TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies and describes them as aimed at a comfortable viewing experience.
Size and weight
It measures about 15.7 x 24.1 x 10.5 inches (40 x 61 x 27 cm) with the stand and weighs 15 lb (about 6.8 kg). It is also wall-mountable.
Who it suits
It suits home offices, shared workspaces and students who use calls daily, and anyone wanting a tidy desk with fewer separate devices.
What to check before you buy
- USB connection: the webcam needs a USB connection to the computer, in addition to the video cable.
- Software support: check that your meeting software recognises the webcam and microphone.
- Privacy: check the manual for how the camera is positioned or covered when you are not using it.
- Desk depth and height: make sure there is space for the stand at its adjusted position.
- Resolution: confirm that Full HD at 27 inches suits how close you sit.
- Offers: the bundled software offer has an expiry date, so check its terms.
The short version
- A 27-inch Full HD frameless IPS monitor.
- Built-in 2MP adjustable webcam, microphone array and stereo speakers.
- DisplayPort, HDMI, D-sub, USB upstream, audio-in and earphone jack.
- Tilt, swivel, pivot and 150 mm height adjustment.
- Flicker-free and Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland-certified; 15 lb.
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