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ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440)
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 170Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Freesync Premium, Eye Care, HDMI, DisplayPort, Shadow Boost, Speakers, HDR
The ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) was $209.99 when we checked it on 2026-08-03. That is the median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it. Best for: A dark room, where deep blacks matter more than perfect viewing angles.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A is a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with an overclocking 170Hz refresh rate and 1ms (MPRT) response time for extremely immersive gameplay. It features exclusive Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology and AMD FreeSync™ Premium to eliminate ghosting and tearing. In addition, it also features High Dynamic Range technology, supporting the HDR10 for great contrast and lifelike colors.
Editor's note
That extra push to 170Hz is a nice bonus over the usual 144. ASUS TUF builds tend to feel sturdy, which matters for something on your desk for years.
Why we picked it
Best for: A dark room, where deep blacks matter more than perfect viewing angles.
27 inches of 1440p at 170Hz on a VA panel ASUS rates at 3000:1 native contrast, which no IPS at any price here matches.
What we like
- + Deep native contrast keeps black bars black and night scenes readable rather than grey
- + 170Hz over DisplayPort with FreeSync Premium and backlight strobing available for motion clarity
- + Shadow Boost lifts dark-area gamma without washing out the rest of the image
- + Two HDMI inputs plus DisplayPort, so a console and a PC can stay connected at once
Watch outs
- - Dark-to-dark pixel transitions smear on fast movement, which is worst in exactly the dark scenes VA is bought for
- - Color and contrast shift noticeably if you sit off center, so it is a one-viewer monitor
- - Tilt-only stand with no height adjustment, so a VESA arm is effectively a required extra
- - HDR10 is a format badge with no local dimming behind it, so HDR content looks flat
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) price history
8 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-06-24 to 2026-08-03. Plus 36 monthly points from 2023-06-01, dated before 2026-06-24, bought from a commercial price-history API rather than checked by us. How our price tracking works
Everything on record, Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 3, 2026
Our own weekly checks, Jun 24 to Aug 3, 2026
Lowest
$161.99
Jun 1, 2025 (backfill)
Typical
$209.99
median of 8 weekly checks
Highest
$349.85
Dec 1, 2023 (backfill)
Latest
$209.99
checked Aug 3, 2026
8 weekly checks of ours36 monthly points dated before 2026-06-24, bought from a commercial price-history API
Typical price is the median of the 8 weekly checks we have taken, not the manufacturer list price. Every discount figure on this site is measured against it.
Every observation (44)
| Date | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | $269.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jul 1, 2023 | $269.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Aug 1, 2023 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $244.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Oct 1, 2023 | $244.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Nov 1, 2023 | $233.46 | Monthly backfill |
| Dec 1, 2023 | $349.85 | Monthly backfill |
| Jan 1, 2024 | $209.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $199.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Mar 1, 2024 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Apr 1, 2024 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| May 1, 2024 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 1, 2024 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $169.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Sep 1, 2024 | $199.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $183.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $162.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Dec 1, 2024 | $189.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Jan 1, 2025 | $162.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Feb 1, 2025 | $162.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Mar 1, 2025 | $183.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $183.99 | Monthly backfill |
| May 1, 2025 | $183.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 1, 2025 | $161.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $249.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $262.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Sep 1, 2025 | $269.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $267.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $263.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $259.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Jan 1, 2026 | $239.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Feb 1, 2026 | $224.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Mar 1, 2026 | $228.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $224.00 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $229.99 | Monthly backfill |
| Jun 24, 2026 | $229.99 | Weekly check |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $229.99 | Weekly check |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $229.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $209.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $209.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $209.99 | Weekly check |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $209.99 | Weekly check |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $209.99 | Weekly check |
About this item
- 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with overclock to 170Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
- 1ms (MPRT) response time for smooth gameplay, and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB ) technology to further reduce ghosting and motion blur
- FreeSync Premium delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology supports HDR-10 format to enhance bright and dark areas
- Robust connectivity with DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI(v2.0) x2
Details
- Refresh Rate
- 144 hertz
- Item Dimensions D x W x H
- 24.22"D x 8.41"W x 17.91"H
- Item Weight
- 10.3 pounds
- Resolution
- QHD Wide 1440p
- Display Resolution Maximum
- 2560 x 1440 pixels
- Native Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Connectivity Technology
- HDMI
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440): common questions
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) worth it?
That extra push to 170Hz is a nice bonus over the usual 144. ASUS TUF builds tend to feel sturdy, which matters for something on your desk for years. Its Amazon listing shows 4.6 out of 5 stars across 272 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.
How much does the ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) cost?
The ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) was $209.99 when we checked it on 2026-08-03. Amazon lists it at $229.99, a price we have never recorded ourselves. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.
Is now a good time to buy the ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440)?
At $209.99 the ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) is at the lowest price we have recorded, but we have only seen 2 different prices for it across 8 checks, which is too little movement for us to call it a low.
What is the lowest price the ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) has been?
The lowest price on our record for the ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440) is $161.99 on 2025-06-01 (backfill), and the highest is $349.85 on 2023-12-01 (backfill). That record is 8 weekly checks we took ourselves plus 36 monthly points dated before 2026-06-24, which came from a commercial price-history API rather than from us.
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