Quick answer: The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5F combines a 27-inch 1440p Fast IPS panel with a maximum 220 Hz refresh rate (DisplayPort overclock). Its stand offers tilt only (−5° to +20°) — no height adjustment, swivel, or pivot. These manufacturer specifications correct earlier buyer notes that wrongly described this SKU as 1080p / 165 Hz with a full ergonomic stand.
Gadget Clash has not bench-tested this monitor. This article assesses published specifications, not measured performance. Full product data: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5F specs.
At a glance
| Spec | VG27AQ5F |
|---|---|
| Panel | 27″ Fast IPS, flat, anti-glare · 2560×1440 (QHD) · ~109 PPI · pixel pitch 0.233 mm |
| Refresh / VRR | 220 Hz OC (DP); HDMI OC up to 150 Hz · DP VRR 48–220 Hz · HDMI VRR 48–150 Hz |
| Sync / motion | G-SYNC Compatible · FreeSync Premium · VESA AdaptiveSync 220 Hz · ELMB + ELMB Sync · Variable Overdrive |
| Response (claimed) | 1 ms GTG / 0.3 ms min (response time) |
| Brightness / contrast / color | 300 cd/m² · 1300:1 · 95% DCI-P3 (color gamut) · 10-bit / 1.07B colors (bandwidth caveat) |
| HDR | HDR10 only (no DisplayHDR tier) |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 HBR2 · 2× HDMI 2.1 (TMDS / effectively HDMI 2.0 bandwidth) · 3.5 mm · 2× 2 W speakers · no USB / USB-C |
| Stand | Tilt −5° to +20° only · VESA 100×100 |
| Size / weight | With stand 61.53 × 45.09 × 16.98 cm, 4.9 kg · without 61.53 × 36.89 × 5.94 cm, 4.0 kg |
| Power / energy | Typical <21 W · power-save <0.5 W · off <0.3 W · EU energy SDR E / HDR G |
| Identifiers | MPN 90LM0D50-B01171 · EAN 4711636437400 |
What matters before buying
Check your available desk height and whether you need a separate monitor arm — this stand does not raise or lower. Confirm that your computer and chosen connection support your desired resolution and refresh rate. A maximum refresh-rate claim over DisplayPort does not mean HDMI will match it; ASUS lists HDMI overclock up to 150 Hz.
Do not treat a response-time claim as a measured result for every transition or overdrive setting. Look for independent testing if motion clarity, overshoot, or input lag is central to your decision.
Resolution and motion
At 27 inches, 2560 × 1440 lands near 109 PPI — a clear step up from Full HD on the same size for desktop text and UI sharpness, while still being a common competitive-gaming target on mid-range GPUs. The product pitch is high-refresh QHD motion: 220 Hz over DisplayPort with Adaptive-Sync tooling (G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync / VRR) plus ELMB Sync and Variable Overdrive. For panel type context, see IPS vs VA.
Color and HDR
ASUS quotes 95% DCI-P3 (color gamut) and 10-bit / 1.07B colors with a bandwidth caveat — treat deep-color and HDR modes as connection- and GPU-dependent. Brightness is rated 300 cd/m² with 1300:1 contrast. HDR10 is present without a DisplayHDR certification tier; do not buy this SKU expecting bright, zoned HDR. See also HDR gaming and local dimming.
Connectivity
You get one DisplayPort (ASUS web: 1.4 HBR2; the user guide also mentions v1.2, and the OSD can select 1.2/1.4) and two HDMI 2.1 ports that ASUS notes run TMDS / effectively HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. There is a headphone jack and dual 2 W speakers. There is no USB hub and no USB-C, so this is not a single-cable laptop dock.
Stand and size
The VG27AQ5F stand is tilt-only. If you need height, swivel, or pivot on the same panel family, look at the VG27AQ5F-L instead. VESA 100×100 and a Kensington lock are supported for arm or security setups. The panel is flat and anti-glare (matte vs glossy).
Don’t confuse these models
- VG27AQ5F (this page) — tilt-only stand, HDR10, 300 cd/m² class
- VG27AQ5F-L — same panel family with an ergonomic stand (height / swivel / pivot)
- VG27AQL5F — sibling with DisplayHDR 400 and a brighter panel
Features and box contents
ASUS lists GameVisual, GamePlus, DisplayWidget Center, Gaming AI tools (Dynamic Crosshair / Shadow Boost / AI Visual), GameFast Input, Low Blue Light + Flicker-Free (TÜV; see PWM / flicker), ASUS Power Sync, and HDR picture modes (Gaming / Cinema / Console). Trace Free appears on global pages and may be missing from the US techspec sheet.
In the box (typical): warranty card, quick-start guide, power cord, DisplayPort cable; an L-shaped screwdriver in some regions; HDMI cable optional.
Check the exact model and offer
Match the full VG27AQ5F model code and MPN 90LM0D50-B01171 before comparing prices. Check condition, shipping, warranty, and returns together with the advertised price. Product page: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5F on Gadget Clash.
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Source and correction
See ASUS US specifications. Checked September 29, 2026. Our previous buying advice relied on incorrect specifications; that advice and its unsupported numerical score have been removed.