ASUS VA27DQFS 27-inch Full HD Monitor: features, specs and who it suits

The ASUS VA27DQFS is a 27-inch Full HD monitor with a frameless IPS panel. ASUS positions it for both work and casual gaming, with a 100Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync and a stand that adjusts in four ways. It suits home offices, study desks and general computing.

IPS panel and Full HD resolution

The screen is 1920 x 1080 across 27 inches, with an IPS panel that ASUS says offers a 178° wide viewing angle. IPS panels generally keep colour and brightness consistent when seen from the side, which helps when two people look at the screen or when you sit off-centre. At 27 inches, Full HD gives each pixel a larger footprint than on a smaller screen, so it is best viewed at a normal desk distance. Users who want finer text may look at higher resolutions.

The frameless design means thin borders on the display, which helps if you set two monitors side by side.

100Hz and Adaptive-Sync

Many office monitors refresh 60 times per second. This one goes to 100Hz, which ASUS calls SmoothMotion. A higher refresh rate typically makes scrolling and cursor movement look smoother. ASUS also quotes 1ms MPRT (moving picture response time), a measure tied to motion clarity.

Adaptive-Sync enables variable refresh rate, which matches the screen to the graphics output. ASUS says it eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates. Your computer's graphics hardware and drivers need to support it.

Connections

The listing gives HDMI and DisplayPort inputs and an earphone jack. The description's title also mentions VGA, so check the exact connections for your version if you rely on older equipment. The box includes an HDMI cable, a USB Type-B to A cable, a power cord, the ergonomic stand, a quick start guide and a warranty card.

Ergonomic stand and mounting

The stand tilts, swivels, pivots and adjusts for height. Height adjustment helps you place the top of the screen near eye level, and pivot lets you rotate it to portrait, which suits reading documents or coding. If you prefer an arm or wall mount, the monitor is VESA wall-mountable, which ASUS says saves desktop space.

Flicker-free certification

ASUS says the monitor carries TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technologies. Those are the certifications as listed, and the on-screen settings let you adjust the display to taste. The ASUS DisplayWidget Center software lets you change monitor settings through an interface on your computer rather than the on-screen menu buttons.

Who it suits

It suits people who need a roomy, simple second display for documents, browsing and video, and casual players who like smoother motion than 60Hz. It's less suited to people wanting 4K detail, HDR or very high refresh rates.

What to check before you buy

• Desk space: about 24.1 inches wide and 20.8 inches high with the stand, weighing 12.8 lb.
• Your computer's outputs: confirm HDMI or DisplayPort, and that you have the right cable.
• Refresh rate: check your computer can output 100Hz at 1080p.
• Mounting: if you plan to use an arm, check the VESA pattern in the manual.
• Resolution: 1080p on 27 inches suits some users and not others.
• Promotions: the bundled software offer in the listing has an end date.

The short version

• A 27-inch 1920 x 1080 frameless IPS monitor.
• 100Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT and Adaptive-Sync.
• HDMI and DisplayPort, plus an earphone jack.
• Tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, and VESA mounting.
• TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-free technology, as listed by ASUS.

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