The ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A is a 27-inch Full HD gaming monitor with a Fast IPS panel that refreshes at up to 240Hz. The TUF Gaming VG279QM5A is built for competitive shooters and esports titles where frame rate matters more than resolution: 1920×1080 is easy for a mid-range graphics card to push past 200 fps, and the panel is quick enough to show those frames cleanly. This page covers what the headline numbers mean, which ports to use and where the monitor falls short.
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TUF Gaming VG279QM5A: 240Hz at 1080p
ASUS lists the TUF Gaming VG279QM5A at 240Hz maximum refresh with a 1920×1080 panel. There is no separate overclock mode in ASUS’s specification; 240Hz is the top figure. At 27 inches, Full HD works out to a 0.311 mm pixel pitch, so text and fine detail look softer than on a 1440p screen of the same size. That is the trade most esports players accept: fewer pixels, more frames.
The practical benefit is headroom. Games like Counter-Strike 2, Valorant and Overwatch 2 run well above 200 fps on current mid-range hardware at 1080p, and a 240Hz display lets you see those extra frames instead of capping them at 144Hz.
Response Time: 1 ms GtG and 0.3 ms Minimum
ASUS gives two figures for the TUF Gaming VG279QM5A: 1 ms grey-to-grey (GtG) and 0.3 ms minimum. The 0.3 ms number is the fastest single transition, not the average across all shades, and ASUS does not publish an MPRT figure for this model. In practice the 1 ms GtG figure is the more useful guide, and the overdrive setting in the menu decides how clean fast motion looks.
ELMB Sync (Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync) adds backlight strobing on top of variable refresh, and ASUS says it enables ELMB together with adaptive sync. Strobing lowers brightness, so it suits dark-room competitive play more than bright daytime use.
Adaptive Sync, G-Sync and FreeSync
The TUF Gaming VG279QM5A is AMD FreeSync Premium certified and listed as NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible. ASUS adds a note that G-Sync Compatible certification is in processing and points buyers to NVIDIA’s official list for updates, so check that list if G-Sync certification matters to you. Either way, adaptive sync removes tearing when your frame rate drops below 240 fps.
GamePlus overlays (crosshair, timer, FPS counter), Shadow Boost for lifting dark areas, GameVisual picture presets and Low Blue Light are all in the on-screen menu, and DisplayWidget Center lets you change settings from Windows.
Ports: Which Input to Use
The TUF Gaming VG279QM5A has one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports, plus a headphone jack and two 2 W speakers. ASUS does not state per port which input reaches 240Hz, so for a PC the included DisplayPort cable is the safe choice. The two HDMI ports are handy for a console or a second computer.
There is no USB-C input and no USB hub, and the built-in 2 W speakers are fine for system sounds but not for gaming audio. Use headphones through the jack or your PC.
Colour, Brightness and HDR
ASUS lists 99% sRGB coverage, 16.7 million colours, 300 nits typical brightness and a 1000:1 typical contrast ratio, with 178-degree viewing angles and an anti-glare surface. The monitor accepts HDR10 signals, but at 300 nits and without a DisplayHDR certification, HDR content will not look very different from SDR. Treat HDR10 as compatibility, not as a feature to buy the monitor for.
Stand, Mounting and Power
The stand tilts from +23 to -5 degrees; there is no height, swivel or pivot adjustment. If you need a taller position, the 100 x 100 mm VESA mount takes a monitor arm. The monitor weighs 4.5 kg with the stand and 3.7 kg without it, and measures 61.5 x 45.3 x 19.3 cm on its stand. The power supply is rated 100-240V at 50/60Hz, so it runs on UAE mains, with typical consumption under 18 W. A Kensington lock slot is on the back. In the box: power cord, DisplayPort cable, L-shaped screwdriver, quick start guide and warranty card.
Who This Is Not For
Anyone who wants sharp text for office work or large-screen detail: 1080p on 27 inches is visibly soft, and a 1440p model suits that better. Buyers who need height adjustment, since this stand only tilts. People expecting real HDR, given the 300-nit brightness. And anyone who wants USB-C or a USB hub, which this model does not have.
Ordering in the UAE
Your TUF Gaming VG279QM5A arrives anywhere in the UAE within up to 3 business days, and shipping is free on orders from AED 300. It comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot, 14 days to return a defective or non-matching item, and 48 hours from delivery to report any shipping damage.
Technical Specifications
- Model: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A
- Panel: 27-inch Fast IPS, anti-glare
- Resolution: 1920×1080 (16:9), 0.311 mm pixel pitch
- Refresh rate: 240Hz maximum
- Response time: 1 ms GtG; 0.3 ms minimum (no MPRT figure published)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m² typical
- Contrast: 1000:1 typical
- Colour: 99% sRGB, 16.7 million colours
- HDR: HDR10 signal support
- Viewing angles: 178°/178°
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium; G-Sync Compatible (certification listed by ASUS as in processing)
- Motion blur reduction: ELMB Sync
- Inputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0
- Audio: 2 x 2 W speakers, headphone jack
- Stand: Tilt +23° to -5°; no height, swivel or pivot
- VESA: 100 x 100 mm
- Power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz; under 18 W typical
- Dimensions with stand: 61.5 x 45.3 x 19.3 cm
- Weight: 4.5 kg with stand, 3.7 kg without
- In the box: Power cord, DisplayPort cable, L-shaped screwdriver, quick start guide, warranty card
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are from ASUS’s TUF Gaming VG279QM5A tech specs page and product page. Full details are published on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A tech specs.
FAQ
Is the TUF Gaming VG279QM5A really 240Hz?
Yes. ASUS lists 240Hz as the maximum refresh rate, with no separate overclock mode.
Is the response time 0.3 ms GtG?
No. ASUS lists 1 ms GtG, with 0.3 ms as the minimum single transition.
Does it work with NVIDIA graphics cards?
Yes. It supports adaptive sync and is listed as G-Sync Compatible; ASUS notes certification is in processing.
Does the stand adjust in height?
No. It tilts only, from +23 to -5 degrees. Use the VESA 100 x 100 mount for an arm.
Does it have speakers?
Yes. 2 x 2 W speakers and a headphone jack.
Does it run on UAE power?
Yes. ASUS rates the power input at 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
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