Review on ASUS VA27DQ 1080P Monitor with Adaptive Sync, 75Hz Refresh Rate, 🖥️ Frameless Design, Blue Light Filter, Flicker-Free Technology, Tilt Adjustment, and LED Backlighting by Scott Lesperance

For a $150, 27-inch, 1080p monitor, a lot is true. Note, however, that the motion sync feature can be very tiring for the eyes. customizable profiles) Freesync (reduces tearing in games) Backlight strobe with motion sync This is usually reserved for gaming monitors rated at 144Hz and above, but here it is, albeit reduced, it can be awkward to switch profiles. For some reason ASUS includes two shortcut buttons (brightness and blue light filters by default) but doesn't allow you to use these shortcuts to switch profiles. However, you can use them to switch between different presets (with Splendid) instead of switching between saved profiles. This seems like an oversight to me as instead of two clicks to switch profiles you have to work much closer to 4 clicks. I think ASUS should at least have given the ability to use shortcuts to switch profiles. Motion sync is a nice addition, but it's not as good as a true 144Hz panel (as it should be) and can cause eyestrain. I've attached a couple of images of (roughly) what it looks like when it's on, but note that the double vision gets worse at the top and bottom of the screen. Ghosting is pretty bad, but I haven't noticed it in games. However, after about 15 minutes of gaming with the mode on, I developed eye strain due to innate strobing, even after using the monitor for days trying to adjust to the strobe light. Overall, I'm glad ASUS included this option in the first place, but be aware that the "1MS MPRT" marketing stance is only valid with motion sync, which has all of the above issues. The lower brightness mode doesn't bother me as much as the eyestrain and double vision. If you're looking for a gaming monitor with hardware that can drive it (next-gen console, gaming PC), I highly recommend spending a little more on a 144Hz monitor since it costs $150. Conclusion: This monitor is excellent for general use. . That's fine for gaming, but at $150 MSRP, I'd recommend spending a little more for a proper gaming monitor with an actual 1ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate.