ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A

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  • 27 inch panel, 2560x1440
  • 300 Hz refresh rate
  • 1 ms GTG response time, 0.3 ms minimum
  • 300 cd/m2 brightness
  • 95% DCI-P3 coverage

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Summary

A 27-inch QHD Fast IPS gaming monitor with a 300Hz refresh rate and dual HDMI 2.1 ports, built for gamers who want high refresh without stepping up to OLED. The thing to check before buying: the stand tilts and swivels but does not adjust for height, so budget for an arm or VESA mount if you need one.

Strengths

  • Two HDMI 2.1 ports, so a console and a PC can both run at high refresh.
  • Covers 95% of DCI-P3 and is certified flicker-free.
  • ELMB Sync combines backlight strobing with variable refresh rate.
  • ASUS lists three years of product security update support.
  • Built-in speakers cover the basics without a separate audio setup.

Weaknesses

  • No height adjustment, only tilt and swivel, which is bare for a gaming monitor.
  • The USB Type-C port is a service port, not a usable video or data port.
  • It is 8-bit, not 10-bit, so it cannot render a full 10-bit gradient.
  • 0.3ms is a minimum, internally tested figure rather than a typical result.
  • No professional instrumented test of this exact model has been published.
  • Some owners raise general ASUS quality-control and dead-pixel concerns.

Verified specifications

Panel27-inch Fast IPS, 2560x1440 (QHD), anti-glare, LED backlight.
Refresh rate300Hz maximum.
Response time1ms GTG, 0.3ms minimum (the minimum figure comes from ASUS’s own testing).
Brightness300 cd/m2 typical; contrast ratio 1300:1 typical.
Color95% DCI-P3, 16.7M colors (8-bit).
HDRHDR10.
Viewing angle178° / 178° (CR>=10); pixel pitch 0.233mm.
Ports2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) and 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (HBR3). The USB Type-C port is a service port only.
Audio2W x 2 speakers; HDCP 2.2.
VRRAMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and Adaptive-Sync, with ELMB Sync.
FeaturesFlicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light, GameFast Input, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget Center, and AI Assistant (Dynamic Shadow Boost, Dynamic Crosshair, AI Visual).
Dimensions with stand61.50 x 45.50 x 21.40 cm (24.21" x 17.91" x 8.43").
Weight4.6 kg (10.14 lbs) with the stand, 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs) without it.
Powerunder 33W typical, under 0.5W saving and under 0.3W off; 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
Standtilt +20° to -5°, swivel +20° to -20°, no height adjustment; VESA 100x100mm.
In the boxwarranty card, quick start guide, power cord, L-shaped screwdriver and a DisplayPort cable.
Full research notes and sources

Testing, evidence and owner reports

It notes that IPS glow is present as on virtually every IPS monitor, and that owner reviews describe it as typical rather than egregious.

Reddit discussion is thin.

Features and day-to-day use

The monitor supports HDR10, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and ASUS ELMB Sync, the last of which runs backlight strobing alongside variable refresh rate. It carries TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light certifications. ASUS includes GameFast Input, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget Center and an AI Assistant that covers Dynamic Shadow Boost, Dynamic Crosshair and AI Visual. Set expectations on HDR: the panel is rated at 300 cd/m2, so treat HDR10 as entry-level rather than a headline feature.

Warranty and upkeep

That warranty figure is not backed by official US documentation in these inputs, so confirm it with the seller. There is no reliability or failure-rate data for the VG27AQM5A specifically, so the dead-pixel and quality-control talk in owner threads should be read as a general ASUS complaint rather than a measured defect rate.

Is it worth it?

AVADirect lists the monitor at $314.45, and Adorama carries it with optional three-year or four-year protection plans; Beachaudio shows it out of stock. It sits in the crowded 27-inch 1440p 300Hz Fast IPS segment, where its differentiators are the 300Hz refresh, 95% DCI-P3 coverage and dual HDMI 2.1 ports. The missing height adjustment is the notable gap. The listed three-year support period is a positive signal for long-term ownership, but with no instrumented test to lean on, most of the value case rests on the spec sheet.

Which model this is

Do not confuse this monitor with its similarly named siblings: the VG27AQ5A (210Hz, HDMI 2.0, 10-bit, 130% sRGB), the VG27AQE5A (165Hz, HDMI 2.0, 90% DCI-P3, 1500:1 contrast) or the VG27AQML5A (300Hz, DisplayHDR 400, 10-bit). The VG27AQM5A is the 300Hz, HDMI 2.1, 95% DCI-P3, 8-bit model with HDR10 but no DisplayHDR 400 certification. Some retailer listings conflate these. The Amazon listing is ASIN B0F233D6W1.

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