Comparison between:
- 27" Asus VS278Q
- 27" Asus TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

Asus VS278QAsus TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A
Asus VS278QAsus TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A
Model year20122026

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class27 in27 in
Diagonal685.8 mm
68.58 cm
27 in
2.25 ft		685.985 mm
68.5985 cm
27.0073 in
2.2506 ft
Width579.8 mm
57.98 cm
22.8268 in
1.9022 ft		579.436 mm
57.9436 cm
22.8124 in
1.901 ft
Height326.35 mm
32.635 cm
12.8484 in
1.0707 ft		322.464 mm
32.2464 cm
12.6954 in
1.058 ft
Panel manufacturerInnolux-
Panel modelM270HGE-L30-
Panel typeIPSVA
Panel bit depth10 bits (8 bits + FRC)8 bits (6 bits + FRC)
FRCYesYes
Colors1073741824 colors
30 bits		16777216 colors
24 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9		1.778:1
16:9
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Full HD / 1080p		3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel pitch0.311 mm
0.0311 cm
0.0123 in
0.001 ft		0.155 mm
0.0155 cm
0.0061 in
0.0005 ft
Pixel density84 ppi
33 ppcm		168 ppi
66 ppcm
Display area84.27 %94.47 %
BacklightW-LEDW-LED
sRGB-127 %
NTSC (1953)72 %-
DCI P3-80 %
Brightness450 cd/m²500 cd/m²
Static contrast1200 : 1800 : 1
Dynamic contrast80000000 : 1100000000 : 1
Horizontal viewing angle170 °178 °
Vertical viewing angle160 °178 °
Minimum response time1 ms
0.0010 s		1 ms
0.0010 s
Average response time4 ms
0.0040 s		-
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte
-Response time - 0.3 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time)

3D

3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.

3DNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Horizontal frequency (analog)30 kHz - 83 kHz-
Vertical frequency (analog)50 Hz - 76 Hz-
Vertical frequency (digital)50 Hz50 Hz
-Dual mode
4K @ 80 Hz
FHD @ 310 Hz
DisplayPort - 380 kHz - 380 kHz; 48 Hz - 310 Hz
HDMI - 30 kHz - 290 kHz; 48 Hz - 250 Hz

Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)0.5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (average)58 W82 W

Dimensions, weight and color

Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.

Width622.3 mm
62.23 cm
24.5 in
2.0417 ft		589.5 mm
58.95 cm
23.2087 in
1.9341 ft
Height360.8 mm
36.08 cm
14.2047 in
1.1837 ft		335.5 mm
33.55 cm
13.2087 in
1.1007 ft
Depth39.9 mm
3.99 cm
1.5709 in
0.1309 ft		39.5 mm
3.95 cm
1.5551 in
0.1296 ft
Weight-3.8 kg
8.38 lbs
Width with stand626.4 mm
62.64 cm
24.6614 in
2.0551 ft		590.5 mm
59.05 cm
23.248 in
1.9373 ft
Height with stand436.1 mm
43.61 cm
17.1693 in
1.4308 ft		386.5 mm
38.65 cm
15.2165 in
1.268 ft
Depth with stand216 mm
21.6 cm
8.5039 in
0.7087 ft		204.5 mm
20.45 cm
8.0512 in
0.6709 ft
Weight with stand7.2 kg
15.87 lbs		6 kg
13.23 lbs
Box width725 mm
72.5 cm
28.5433 in
2.3786 ft		730 mm
73 cm
28.7402 in
2.395 ft
Box height541 mm
54.1 cm
21.2992 in
1.7749 ft		446 mm
44.6 cm
17.5591 in
1.4633 ft
Box depth175 mm
17.5 cm
6.8898 in
0.5741 ft		224 mm
22.4 cm
8.8189 in
0.7349 ft
Box weight7.2 kg
15.87 lbs		8.3 kg
18.3 lbs
Stand depth-214 mm
21.4 cm
8.4252 in
0.7021 ft
ColorsBlackBlack

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYes
VESA interface75 x 75 mm75 x 75 mm
Removable standYesYes
Height adjustmentNoYes
Height adjustment range-80 mm
8 cm
3.1496 in
0.2625 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotNoYes
Left pivot-0 °
Right pivot-90 °
Left/right swivelNoYes
Left swivel-35 °
Right swivel-35 °
Forward/backward tiltYesYes
Forward tilt12 °2 °
Backward tilt32 °10 °

Audio

Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.

Speakers2 x 3 W2 x 3 W

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNo

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x D-sub
1 x 3.5 mm Audio In
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out		1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HBR2)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)-

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesGamePlus (Crosshair/Timer)
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology		AI Visual
Asus Power Sync
Auto Rotation
Dynamic Crosshair
Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB)
Flicker-free technology
GamePlus
Low Blue Light
Rapid IPS
TUF Gaming A.I technology
VESA AdaptiveSync Display 310Hz

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesBSMI
C-Tick
CB
CCC
CE
CU
ENERGY STAR 6.0
ErP
FCC
J-MOSS
RoHS
UL/cUL
VCCI
WEEE
WHQL (Windows 8.1; Windows 7)		CE
FCC
FSC MIX
RoHS
TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Software Solution)

Operating and storage conditions

There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.

Operating temperature0 °C - 50 °C
32 °F - 122 °F		0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Operating humidity-20 % - 90 %
Operating altitude-5000 m
16404.2 ft
Storage temperature20 °C - 60 °C
68 °F - 140 °F		-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Storage humidity-10 % - 90 %

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesAudio cable
D-sub cable		DisplayPort cable

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresAnti-theft stand lock slot - KensingtonAnti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
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