ASUS · screen · 2023
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A 27" 1440p 180Hz
27" 1440p Fast IPS at 180Hz with DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, usually under $200.
A budget 27-inch 1440p Fast IPS monitor, the size and resolution most sim racers settle on for triple screens. Good enough as a single console screen, but its real job is being one of three on a PC.
AI rating
- Immersion
- 5
- Motion clarity
- 7
- Low input lag
- 9
- Image quality
- 7
- Value
- 9
Who it suits
- First rig
- 7
- Console racing
- 5
- Competitive racing
- 8
- Small rooms
- 6
- Tight budgets
- 9
- Enthusiasts
- 5
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- 27" 1440p is the triple-screen sweet spot: sharp mirrors and dashes, 7680x1440 across three
- IPS holds color at an angle, which matters for side screens turned toward you
- About $600 for a full set of three
- 1440p triples need an RTX 5070-class GPU to hold 100+ fps in ACC or LMU
- IPS glow and roughly 1000:1 contrast make night races look grey
- HDMI 2.0 only, so console 120Hz is not guaranteed
Watch out: Triples are PC-only (consoles mirror one image), and three 27" screens on a triple stand need roughly 1.8 m of width around the rig.
What it feels like
- Wrap
- Sharpness
- Smoothness
- Brightness
Flat 27-inch screen: it fills your view at desk distance but gives no wraparound feel.
Text and track edges look crisp at 1440p, and 180Hz motion is smooth.
Fairly dim for HDR, but fine in a normal room for SDR.
Like a big desk monitor upgrade over 1080p, not a cockpit-wrapping triple screen.
What the TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A works with
- Works with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
- Consoles drive a single screen; a triple setup needs a PC.
Stands that hold it
- Sim-Lab Integrated Single Monitor Mount (rig-attached) · Up to 49″80
- Next Level Racing Free Standing Single Monitor Stand · Up to 55″74
- Next Level Racing Free Standing Triple Monitor Stand · Three screens up to 32″ (PC)72
- Playseat TV Stand · Up to 65″68
Rigs that use it
- Gravel GoldPC · $3,503
- Track Day TriplesPC · $6,828
Tech facts
| Size | 27″ |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz |
| Panel | IPS |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Aspect | 16:9 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No |
| Inputs | 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| VESA | 100x100 |
| Power draw | 35 W |
| Power supply | External adapter included, 100-240V 50/60Hz |
| Wall plug | US Type A/B via adapter |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, headphone jack |
| Response time | 1 ms |
| Size (W × D × H) | 24 × 8 × 21 in (61 × 21 × 53 cm) |
| Weight | 12 lb (5.5 kg) |
| Materials | Plastic and steel |
| Released | 2023 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The VG27AQ3A is a budget 27-inch 1440p Fast IPS panel at 180Hz. For a first rig it does the basics well: a flat 16:9 screen, quick response, wide viewing angles, and adaptive sync (FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible). 1440p at 27 inches is sharper than 1080p, and a typical sim PC can usually push it at good frame rates. The main limits are a single flat screen, which gives a narrow field of view compared with an ultrawide or triples, and rated brightness of only 250 nits, so HDR10 is mostly a checkbox. The stand tilts and swivels but does not adjust height, so you may want to use the 100x100 VESA mount on a monitor arm or rig-mounted bracket. Console players get HDMI 2.0 only, which caps 4K but should handle 1440p, with the refresh rate depending on the console's output support. It is a sensible, inexpensive default. The older VG27AQ1A (170Hz) is nearly identical, so buy whichever is cheaper.
Questions buyers ask
Will it work on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes, through either HDMI 2.0 port. Both consoles can output 1440p. Console 120Hz at 1440p is possible on Xbox and likely on PS5 over HDMI 2.0, but 4K and HDMI 2.1 features are not supported. Check your console's video settings.
Can I mount it on my rig or a monitor arm?
Yes. It has a 100x100mm VESA pattern and weighs 3.6 kg without the stand, so most arms and rig monitor mounts will hold it. The included stand only tilts and swivels, with no height adjustment.
Do I need a special cable for 180Hz?
Use DisplayPort 1.4 from a PC to get the full 180Hz at 1440p. HDMI 2.0 is meant for consoles and secondary use. Turn on 180Hz in your OS display settings after connecting.