Asus has launched a new gaming monitor with high refresh rate called the VG27WQ3B, which is part of the company’s TUF Gaming series. It is a curved 27-inch monitor with Fast VA technology, QHD wide 1440p resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support, and a high 5000:1 contrast ratio.

According to the specs, the gray change takes place within 0.5 ms. In addition, 125 percent sRGB, 90 percent DCI-P3, 300 cd/m² typical brightness, and 8-bit color depth are mentioned. The power consumption is said to be less than 23 watts. Adaptive sync technology is available to prevent tearing. Alternatively, you can use a mode to avoid moving image blur (ELMB). Variable overdrive has also been considered.
As far as interfaces go, you have to make do with two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a headphone output. The full 180 Hz is impossible on HDMI, but a maximum of 144 Hz is. The ergonomics of the new Asus VG27WQ3B are poor, with tilt, a VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and a flicker-free backlight. GamePlus features, such as a black stabilizer, an FPS display, and a crosshair overlay, are accessible via OSD.
Asus TUF Gaming VG27WQ3B price and availability
The Asus TUF Gaming VG27WQ3B weighs 4.2 kg without the stand, includes two internal 2-watt speakers, and Amazon lists it for $264.11.
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Specifications

- Display: 27-inch Fast VA panel, Non-Glare
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Display Viewing Area (H x V): 596.736 x 335.664 mm
- Viewing Angle (CR≧10, H/V): 178°/ 178°
- Curvature: 1500R
- Pixel Pitch: 0.233mm
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
- Color Space: 125% (sRGB), 90% (DCI-P3)
- Brightness: 300cd/㎡
- Contrast Ratio: 5000:1
- Display Colors: 16.7M
- Response Time: 1ms(GTG), 0.5ms(min.)
- Refresh Rate: 180Hz
- Features: AMD FreeSync, HDR10, Flicker-free, Trace Free Technology, GameVisual, Color Temp. Selection (4 modes), GamePlus, HDCP, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Adaptive-Sync Technology, GameFast Input technology, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget Center, Low Blue Light, Multiple HDR Mode, Kensington Lock
- Audio: 2W 2x Speakers
- Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1 (HBR2), HDMI(v2.0) x 2, Earphone Jack
- Stand: Tilt (+23° ~ -5°)
- VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm
- Dimensions: 61.0 x 45.6 x 19.3 cm (with stand)
- Weight: 4.9 kg / 10.80 lbs (with stand)