Review: Asus TUF VG27AQL1A

Conclusion

The Asus TUF VG27AQL1A is another interesting addition to the firm's growing line-up of feature-packed gaming monitors.

Priced at £520, the 27in IPS screen combines a 2,560x1,440 QHD resolution with up to a 170Hz refresh rate. Those attractive core ingredients are bolstered by FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility, ELMB Sync backlight strobing, vibrant colours with excellent out-the-box accuracy, and both the colour coverage and brightness needed to achieve HDR400 certification.

All this is presented in a streamlined chassis with slimmer bezels, a V-shaped stand and well-thought-out controls, yet as with all gaming monitors, there are limitations to be aware of. Asus's efforts to smooth the image and minimise blur work best at high framerates, using ELMB introduces trade-offs such as reduced brightness and less customisation, and as a result there's a tendency to adjust settings based on game or usage scenario.

There's enough here to entertain enthusiasts who want to tweak every setting and toy with a bevy of gaming enhancements, and those who prefer a solution that just works will appreciate the fact that Asus's out-the-box settings are well balanced for most users' gaming needs.

Bottom line: yet to experience silky-smooth gaming on a high-refresh monitor with adaptive framerate synchronisation? The Asus TUF VG27AQL1A has the makings of a tantalising upgrade.

Asus TUF VG27AQL1A

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The Asus TUF VG27AQL1A gaming monitor is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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