What You Need to Know
ASUS positions the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor as a flagship-tier 1440p monitors, asking $219.00. After 4,726 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a outstanding 4.6 stars. We've ranked it #3 out of 43 in this category. Sitting in the top 3 means it's competing directly with the KOORUI 24 Inch 180Hz Gaming Monitor ($149.99, 4.4★) for the category lead.
Picture and Hardware
In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $219.00 price puts the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor squarely in the "main monitor" tier.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $219.00 (well above the $180.25 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 4,726
- Category rank: #3 of 43 in 1440p monitors
- Cheaper in category: 36 products
- Higher-rated in category: 2 products
- More-reviewed in category: 3 products
What 4,726 Buyers Say
4,726 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
For context, the average rating across all 43 1440p monitors options we track is 4.3 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
vs. the Category Leaders
At $219.00, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor sits well above the $180.25 category average. 36 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the KOORUI 24 Inch 180Hz Gaming Monitor ($149.99, 4.4★, 9,982 reviews). It's $69.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- SANSUI 27 Inch 260Hz Gaming Monitor - $189.98, 4.4★ (5,420 reviews) · Cheaper
- Sceptre 27 Inch 2K Gaming Monitor - $179.99, 4.3★ (2,315 reviews) · Cheaper
- Samsung Odyssey G55C 27 Inch Monitor - $210.00, 4.4★ (1,557 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the LGLO 27 Inch 2K Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Pornitor 14 Inch QHD Portable Monitor at $79.99.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
- First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research
Wrap-Up
8.4/10
Top-3 in the category. Close enough to the leader that personal preference (color, design, brand loyalty) is a fair reason to pick it.