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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor for the price!

I've been gaming at 60Hz for many years and having used this display I don't think I will ever be able to go back. I haven't had any problems with it either. Everything works as intended, has a solid build quality and I like the joystick-like button on the back for navigating menus and options. The colors are bright and saturated, which I love, and they're all customizable if you dig through the menus. If you're looking for G-Sync and high refresh rates at a budget that doesn't make you…

What are the pros of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • 27" Full HD (1920x1080) display with 165Hz refresh rate (supports 144Hz) and 0.5ms response time (GTG). Perfect for gaining an edge in FPS strategy games and real-time sports games. Free experience
What negative qualities does ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More! possess?
  • zero

Revainrating 5 out of 5

While I'm very happy with the monitor, there are a few things to note.

I connected a monitor to my gaming laptop via a USB-C Thunderbolt Displayport that still supports any refresh rate up to the advertised 165, but I had to purchase that cable separately. It comes with all the usual cables you need. The speakers on the monitor suck, but that's to be expected from my experience with monitors, so I'm not including that in my rating. The picture is excellent and the controls on the back of the monitor make navigating the menus easy. Play around with the options to…

What are the pros of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • 27 inches
What are the cons of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • long time

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The monitor is very easy to set up!

Before I bought this monitor I was sure it would be a game changer. I've seen tons of positive reviews and customers are saying how good it is. So I went ahead and bought it. First, the box isn't that heavy, so don't worry if you're worried about damage in transit, because it won't be much. The box is very large, but considering it's a 27-inch monitor, I wouldn't be surprised. In the box you will find all the cables you need for your monitor. (DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, AUX cable, power…

What benefits does ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More! offer?
  • worth your money
What are the drawbacks of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • repair

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great for me

I use it for business during the day and for casual gaming at night. Works great out of the box. While there's a lot to control and customize, all of the default settings worked great on my PC.

What are the reasons to consider ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Better picture and bigger screen than the old monitor. Also included is a great mount.
What are the trade-offs of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • The monitor flickers when playing video games.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great screen but bad sound

i love this screen. The size is great for what I need (I'm an artist and use it for streaming or as a second screen to check the color of my work). The fact that the screen rotates to become fully vertical is great when I want to view the entire page of my work vertically. The only downside is as some of the other reviews say

What are the positive aspects of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • ‎China
What negative features does ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More! have?
  • Limited viewing angles

Revainrating 4 out of 5

But Asus quality is too low

The Asus monitor I was looking for was out of stock. I was dying to get a gaming monitor to replace my 60Hz. I decided on this monitor and found that my current monitor doesn't fit up and down which should be fine. It is not so. He sat very low. I didn't want to put anything underneath to lift it. I swapped in a height adjustable monitor and it works great.

What benefits does ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More! offer?
  • electronics
What are the trade-offs of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Bad picture quality

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Satisfied customer: my rating

I was skeptical about this monitor due to the many negative reviews lately. I connected it to my graphics card using a DisplayPort cable (it comes with HDMI, DVI-D and DP cables in the box). Screwed up PC settings to make it run at 165Hz with no issues. Definitely playing around with the Asus built-in monitor settings. The one it appears on looks dark and blurry. I played around with it for about 15 minutes and found a visually pleasing setup. I just received the monitor but for now I'm…

What are the advantages of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • 165 Hertz
What are the trade-offs of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • volume

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good monitor, great stand.

This monitor's picture is superb at 1080p, which is a good testament to its age. This is my second TUF 27", the second is a curved version. The bezels are very thin but there is still a black border. Expect 3/8" from the edge to the actual display. The high refresh rate is for gaming good but to be honest there won't be much difference between 1080p monitors these days mine both look fine and have no pixel anomalies what this block shines with is its stand! It adjusts it in almost every way…

What are the perks associated with ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • 14.8 x 24.37 x 8.31 inches
What are the trade-offs of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Limited Warranty

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It's good though. TO BE INTELLIGENT

READ TO THE END! I am very happy with this monitor. I ordered it before my computer arrived so I tested it on my old computer. The first one I got had a dead pixel. Nothing special. So I contacted the returns team and was able to exchange it. Despite reading reviews, the monitor should have an updated refresh rate. So I went to change mine and lo and behold. The problem is this. This monitor is advertised at 165Hz (same as another monitor I bought from another site). However, this monitor only…

What are the reasons to consider ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • very good
What are the trade-offs of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • The monitor only works in black and white mode.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great monitor except for the sound

Everything on the monitor is great except for the sound. It has no bass and everything sounds high. This is very annoying. One of the main reasons I bought this monitor was that it had built in speakers and the external speakers I had previously took up too much space. I couldn't find any reviews criticizing the speakers so they would be good but no. Very high tone. The volume is also incredibly low out of the box and I had to look up how to turn the volume up and managed, although it was still

What are the positive aspects of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Tilt
What are the problems of using ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Bad contrast

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The fastest monitor I've ever used!

So listen to me I've bought monitors that have cost me over $500. I've had 2k 4k monitors with frame rate sync, 200Hz+, HDR etc. I figured the more expensive the better for gaming. It's all BS! You need this monitor. Gamfast Input is a game changer. I am serious. You can react so damn fast. I'm winning games like crazy. 165Hz is a plus! The quality is just amazing. Nothing compares to this thing. Performance and speed over quality. I've spent a lot of money trying different monitors and this…

What are the advantages of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • computers and accessories
What are the problems of using ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • The cable is shorter than other picks.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

6 months. Happiness? in my rating

It has been 6 months this month since I have used this monitor. I ordered the monitor and loved it until the day before it arrived I ventured into the comments section and saw SO MANY HORRIBLE reviews. My heart sank, I felt like I was about to receive a junk product. With that in mind, I'm nervous about writing this review even though I might lose my luck. anyway, here it is: I set the monitor to 144hz and setup the screen the way I like it. It has NO defects, there are no green dots on the…

What are the favorable features of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Asus
What are the problems of using ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Limited contrast setting

I haven't tried this gaming display yet. I use it for work and am happy with switching other display types (hdmi1, hdmi2, displayport). Sometimes that works fine. You press the button on the right rear side, use the small joystick, select the display type and press the joystick. Otherwise this menu will not be displayed. The side menu appears and disappears. For the first few weeks I thought I was doing something wrong. Since then it hasn't been buggy, I really liked how it works…

What are the reasons to consider ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Marathon-ready with ASUS Eye Care technology to minimize eye fatigue and ergonomic stand with full height/tilt/swivel/pivot adjustment to fit any desktop
What negative features does ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More! have?
  • Limited gaming experience

Revainrating 4 out of 5

very good! but it often hangs below my computer's splash screen

A good monitor is bright and clear. My eyes are MUCH less strained. However, and this is annoying, the monitor often LOCKS when controlled by my computer's screensaver. The display shows one color (black, white or gray) from edge to edge. None of the buttons work, not even the power button. I have to PHYSICALLY UNPLUG the power cord and then plug it back in. Once this "DOS restart" is done, it works great. It's not the computer - I'm using "ssh" from another computer and everything is fine. I…

What are the upsides of using ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Rotate
What are the downsides to using ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • I will write later

Revainrating 5 out of 5

G-sync support, good quality at a good price

This is a 165Hz monitor. It's big at 27 inches, anything bigger would look really bad at 1080p and up close. Works well, the base is solid, the height is adjustable. When shipping your TV or monitor, always check for dead pixels and other issues. Take advantage of the Revain Prime AZ money back guarantee as soon as possible as most companies now have policies that they will not replace a monitor if it only has a dead pixel or two. Revain comes with a guarantee, so be sure to check it out first…

What are the pros of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • I am very satisfied with the picture quality
What are the trade-offs of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Limited ability to reduce glare and eye strain

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I bought two of these.

An excellent monitor for those looking for fast response times, picture quality and lots of custom picture settings. Great monitor for gaming, movies, etc. The only thing that isn't impressive are the speakers, but who buys monitors for speakers? Yes, this monitor is only 1080p, but I don't play games at 2 or 4K, so this monitor does its job and does it well.

What are the reasons to consider ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • flicker free
What are the disadvantages of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Poor sharpness

Revainrating 5 out of 5

IT'S 100% WORTH IT! the best in my rating

Pros: Clear picture No dead pixels Multiple different brightness settings Screen can be positioned higher or lower and rotated from side to side Screen can also be flipped on its side and tilted up and down Capable of running at up to 165Hz Quite large (but not having big enough pixels) is noticeable) Since it's not 1440p or 4k it doesn't need a ton of GPU. Cons: It's not 1440p or 4k, so it's the tiniest bit pixelated (but only if you look closely enough). You don't have it

What are the favorable features of ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • ‎1920x1080 pixels
What are the shortcomings associated with ASUS VG278QR: Experience Ultimate Gaming with Compatible 🎮 DisplayPort, 165Hz Refresh Rate, Low Blue Light, and More!?
  • Bad customer support.