Computer monitors have long ceased to be a simple data display screen. Monitors today offer advanced features and technologies to meet the needs of video game fans. The ASUS VG278QR monitor offers us a host of innovative technologies to help us do our best in gaming. It has a 1080p @ 165Hz resolution and G-Sync technology, in addition to other technologies designed to improve user performance.
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Unboxing ASUS VG278QR
We started the review with the box of this ASUS VG278QR monitor. We see that it is black and that some of the features of this monitor are indicated. The truth is that the box has no particularity, except that it has a handle to transport it easily.
Inside we find an HDMI cable, a jack connector for audio, the power transformer, the manuals and the monitor. We have to indicate that the cable that goes from the transformer to the house socket is not normative, it has a specific connector at the transformer point. This cable is not difficult to find in the market, but it is a pity that it does not have the conventional connector of the power supplies.
We would like to dwell a bit on the transformer of this monitor. The truth is that we were surprised by how extremely compact and light it is. Normally for a gaming monitor we would expect something coarser and heavier, but in this case we have had a pleasant surprise. As is logical, this transformer has all the existing security certificates.
One of the most interesting points is the base of this gaming monitor, which is out of the ordinary. The first thing that stands out is that the screw is at the base and is anchored to the monitor arm directly. This is because the base is rotatable, it allows you to move the monitor to the left or right, as we are interested. Something that is not common and that we find a very interesting aspect.
ASUS VG278QR Design
Something that has caught our attention is that the rotation to the left and right is through the base. Normally the rotation is at the anchor point of the screen and the arm, but ASUS has brought it to the base. This allows us to make a more precise and delicate movement. Without a doubt, it is one of the great aspects of this gaming monitor.
The back of the monitor allows the screen to be tilted up or down as desired. Also, we can remove the arm to anchor it to a VESA 100 mount, which is the industry standard.
Indicate that this monitor is designed for gaming so the natural position is horizontal. But this monitor also allows its rotation 90º for an installation in vertical format. This can be interesting for those who work or study, since in addition to playing we can have more screen travel to work.
We have in the right frame the buttons of the different menus, as well as the power button. To avoid getting confused, each button is silkscreened as part of its specific function. In addition, in the lower part of this gaming monitor, quite discreetly, we have the status led.
ASUS VG278QR Features
ASUS VG278QR connectivity
We start with the power connector, essential for the gaming monitor to work. The truth is that this monitor has a ridiculous consumption, of only 26 watts being connected, with a maximum annual consumption of 38kWh. Hence, the dimensions of the transformer of this monitor are so small.
In addition, the ASUS VG278QR has a DVI-D port, a connector that is no longer in use. Then we have an HDMI 1.4 port (this type of cable is added) and a DisplayPort 1.2 port. As always, the best possible connector is the DisplayPort, although everyone can use whatever they like.
Finally at the top we have two jack connectors. The green one is a jack to connect headphones and the black one is to connect the sound of the computer. This monitor has two built-in speakers, hence it has jack connectors.
ASUS VG278QR menus
Once inside the monitor, we are going to look at the menus that this gaming monitor integrates. The conventional one, to call it somehow, is the one designed to configure general elements. This includes:
- GameVisual
- Blue light filter
- Colour
- Image
- Sound
- Video input
- System configuration
- Saved profiles
Then we have ASUS 'own GamePlus menu that offers different elements. This menu allows you to practice your crosshair, add a timer, add a FPS counter and align the screens.
Finally we have the GameVisual menu. This menu is also present within the general menu of the monitor, but this is quick access. It has been isolated so that we do not have to look for it among the rest of the general menu options. Allows you to change the screen mode for the most common games, entertainment (cinema mode) or editing (sRGB mode)
ASUS VG278QR Technologies
- Game Fast Input: This technology reduces input lag. It offers us a much faster movement, so we will have a high synchronization with the action of the game. It allows a fast and efficient response.
- ASUS Game Plus: Technology developed so that users can practice and improve their skills in games. The most current monitors also have the display options of FPS and Display Alignment (screen alignment)
- ASUS Game Visual: Screen color management tool. It is combined with Splendid technology to offer gamers a better visual experience. It has six possible configurations to adapt to all possible situations
- Low intensity light: This ASUS VG278QR monitor features a filter that protects against blue light that has been certified by TÜV Rheinland. Through the new OSD menu and the new DisplayWidget interface, we can choose up to five levels of filtering to adapt to each use.
- NVIDIA G Sync: This technology synchronizes the monitor with the output of the GPU, instead of synchronizing the GPU with the monitor. It achieves a smoother and sharper gaming experience that enhances the gaming experience.
Specifications ASUS VG278QR
TFT-LCD panel
- Panel size: 27 ″ - 68,6 cm 16: 9 Wide
- Color saturation: 72% (NTSC)
- Panel Type: TN
- True resolution: 1920 × 1080
- Viewing Area: (HxV): 597.6 x 336.15 mm
- Brightness (Max.): 400 cd / ㎡
- Contrast Ratio (Max): 1000: 1
- Screen surface: Not glossy
- Pixel Pitch: 0,311mm
- Viewing Angle (CRâ ‰ §10): 170 ° (H) / 160 ° (V)
- Response time: 0.5ms (Gray to Gray, Min)
- Display Colors: 16,7M
- No flickering
- Refresh Rate (max): 165Hz
Features ASUS VG278QR video
- Trace Free Technology
- Skin tone selection: 3 modes
- Color temperature selection: 4 modes
- GamePlus (modes): Yes (Crosshair / Timer / FPS Counter / Screen Alignment)
- HDCP support
- Reduced blue light: Yes
- VividPixel: Yes
- Smart View Technology: Yes
- GameVisual: 7 modes (Landscape / Racing / Cinema / RTS / RPG / FPS / sRGB / MOBA Mode)
- FreeSync technology compatible
- Extreme Low Motion Blur
- GameFast Input technology
Designer ASUS VG278QR
- Tilt: + 33 ° ~ -5 °
- Swivel: Yes
- Pivot: Yes
- Height adjustment: Yes
- VESA wall anchor: 100 × 100 mm
- Ultra-thin bezel design: Yes
Audio features
- Stereo speakers: 2x 2 W RMS
Shortcuts
- Game Plus
- OSD navigation joystick (5 directions)
- GameVisual
Entrance exit
- Signal input: HDMI (v1.4), DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort (NVIDIA 3D Vision support)
- PC audio input: Headphone output
- Headphone output: 3,5 mm Mini-Jack
Signal frequency
- Analog signal frequency: 30 ~ 160 KHz (H) / 50 ~ 144 Hz (V)
Cenergy consumption
- Power consumption <40W
- Power consumption Power save mode <0.5W
- Power off mode <0.5W
Security
- Kensington lock
Dimensions
- With stand: 619x (376 ~ 506) x211 mm
- Without stand: 619x363x50 mm
- Box: 700x458x190 mm
Weight
- Net: 5,6 kg
- Gross: 8.2 kg
Accessories
- Dual-link DVI cable
- Audio cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Power cord
- DisplayPort cable
- Warranty card
- HDMI Cable
Compliance with regulations
- BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UkrSEPRO, UL / cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7), MEPS, RCM, TUV Flicker-free, eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, ICES-3, PC recycle
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Conclusion
Those users who want to play fast titles, such as shooter, have in this ASUS VG278QR monitor a winning solution. This monitor offers us great image quality with a series of technologies designed to offer the sharpest image possible. It has a TN panel with a 1080p resolution and a refresh rate of 165Hz. The response time of this monitor is just 0.5ms, which is really spectacular.
It has a base that rotates on its axis, which makes installation and adaptation to our needs easier. It allows axis rotation, going from a horizontal design to a vertical design. It also integrates G-Sync technology, which makes the screen synchronize with the graphics and not the other way around. These are some of the aspects that make this monitor a highly recommended option for gaming fans.
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- The viewing angle is very good
- Offers very good performance
- The transformer is very compact
- It has a really low consumption
- 1080p @ 165Hz resolution with a 0.5ms refresh rate
- Integrates additional technologies to improve image quality
- Rotating base left and right
- Installation of the screen horizontally or vertically, according to the user's needs
- Blue light filter with different levels
- Cable management system
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- Does not have RGB lighting
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- The charger does not use a standard power cord
- Lacks USB and / or Thunderbolt ports
- Makes use of a TN panel
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