Sansui 27-inch
Score: 83/100
Asus VA279HG
Score: 71/100Rankings
The ASUS VA279HG is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor offering a 120 Hz refresh rate and eye-care technologies, targeting office, home-office and casual-gaming users who value comfort and smooth visuals over high resolution or advanced ergonomics. Its limited connectivity and lack of height adjustment keep it from being a premium solution.
| Attribute | | |
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27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
180 Hzbest | 120 Hz | |
400 nitsbest | 300 nits | |
1,000 ratio | 1,500 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
2 countbest | — | |
— | 28 degreesbest |
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Display(7) | ||
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 120 Hz |
Panel Type | Fast IPS | IPS |
HDR Support | true | false |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 1000:1 ratio | 1500 ratio |
Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -5 to 20 degrees | 28 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the VA279HG a solid, value-driven choice for productivity and casual gaming, highlighting its 120 Hz panel, TÜV-certified eye-care technologies, and IPS color performance. However, they note its limited connectivity (no DisplayPort/USB) and lack of height adjustment as drawbacks for premium or competitive-gaming use.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the eye-care features and the smooth 120 Hz experience, especially for long work hours and light gaming. Common criticisms focus on the low 1080p resolution on a large screen, occasional factory-calibration inconsistencies, and the missing height-adjustment mechanism.
“Users consistently commend the eye comfort features, especially those working long hours or with sensitive eyes.”
“The 120Hz refresh rate is frequently mentioned as a noticeable upgrade from 60Hz, improving both gaming and general UI responsiveness.”
