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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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27" (68.58cm)
16:9
596.736 x 335.664mm
Anti-Glare
LED
VA
178 Degree / 178 Degree
0.231mm
2560x1440 (WQHD)
300cd/sq. m
3000:1
16.7M
1ms MPRT
170Hz
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (4 modes)
Yes
Yes, 2.2
Yes
Yes (Adaptive-Sync)
Yes
Yes
Yes, DisplayWidget Lite
Yes
Yes (2Wx2)
1.2 x 1
2x
Yes
DP: 250kHz-250kHz(H) / 48Hz - 170Hz(V)(OverClocking)
30kHz to 223kHz(H) / 48Hz-144Hz (V)
100-240V, 50/60Hz
Yes (+20 Degree - -5 Degree)
No
100x100mm
Yes
TUV Flicker-free
TUV Low Blue Light
AMD FreeSync Premium
Black
China
With Stand: 24.22 x 17.91 x 8.41" (61.52 x 45.49 x 21.35cm)
Without Stand: 24.22 x 14.43 x 1.99" (61.52 x 36.64 x 5.05cm)
With Stand: 10.25 lbs (4.65kg)
Without Stand : 8.49 lbs (3.85kg)
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Steadfast Durability, Immersive Gaming
TUF Gaming VG27AQAY1A is a 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with an overclocking 170Hz refresh rate and 1 ms (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.
Gaming key spec: 170Hz Refresh Rate (OC) and 1ms (MPRT) Response Time
TUF Gaming VG27AQAY1A delivers stunning visuals from all angles. With overclock to 170Hz refresh rate decimates lag and motion blur to give you the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This ultrafast refresh rate lets you play at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what's onscreen - so you'll get that first strike in.
Gaming key spec: Adaptive-Sync
AMD FreeSync Premium technology supported through DP and HDMI ports providing variable refresh rates for low latency, stuttering-free and tearing-free while gaming.
Color performance: High Dynamic Range
TUF Gaming VG27AQAY1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.
Exclusive gaming feature: Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB)
ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology provides a 1 ms MPRT response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. It makes moving objects appear even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive
Exclusive gaming feature: Variable Overdrive
Integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive technology allows the display to dynamically alter its overdrive setting as frame rates fluctuate, ensuring optimal results for any game. You choose how strong you want the overall effect to be, then let the monitor take it from there.
In-game enhancements
DisplayWidget Lite: Intuitive Controls
ASUS DisplayWidget Lite is a software utility that lets you easily and quickly tweak settings or configure ASUS-exclusive features such as Shadow Boost, ASUS GameVisual, and more.
Shadow Boost
ASUS Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game without overexposing brighter areas, improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.
GamePlus
The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.
GameVisual
ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.
Flicker-Free technology
Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.
Low Blue Light
ASUS Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. Four different filter settings are available to control the amount of blue light reduction.
Engineering
Extensive Connectivity
A multitude of connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.0, plus DisplayPort 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.
Ergonomic Design
With an ergonomically-designed stand, it provides tilt so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.