Gigabyte GS27FC
Score: 79/100
Asus VG249QL3A
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Gigabyte GS27FC is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor that combines a 180 Hz refresh rate with a 1 ms response, delivering high contrast and HDR Ready performance at a budget-friendly price. Its main drawbacks are limited ergonomic adjustments and the presence of a backlight strobe that can affect brightness.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A is a 24-inch Fast IPS monitor that excels in refresh rate and response time, making it ideal for competitive gamers, while offering solid ergonomics and eye-care features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24 inches | |
180 Hzbest | 180 Hzbest | |
250 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
3,000 ratiobest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
25 degreesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24 inches |
Panel Type | VA | Fast IPS |
HDR Support | true | false |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000 ratio | 1000:1 ratio |
Color Gamut | 108% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 25 degrees | +23 to -5 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the GS27FC for its outstanding contrast, accurate colors and ultra-fast response, noting deep blacks and low input lag, while calling out the weak overdrive and strobe-related artifacts.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play simplicity, aggressive price-to-performance ratio and immersive curved display, but complain about the limited stand ergonomics and modest speaker setup.
Professional reviewers praise the VG249QL3A for its ultra-smooth 180 Hz panel, 1 ms response, ELMB motion clarity and ergonomic flexibility, noting the missing USB-C and HDR as acceptable trade-offs for its price.
Users love the buttery-smooth gameplay and adjustable stand, but complain about the lack of USB-C, modest speakers and the perceived pixel stretch at 1080p.
“"Plug and play"”
“"Great price for a person on a budget with great features"”
“"Games look amazing"”
