ASUS VG278HE Monitor

Name: ASUS VG278HE
Brand: ASUS
SKU: VG278HE
Rating: 4.5 (251 reviews)

ASUS VG278HE 27-Inch Full-HD 2ms TN 144Hz LED

★★★★★

(251 reviews)

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The ASUS VG278HE 3D LED monitor delivers an incredible 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth motion playback in all your games and movies. It’s also ergonomic with full height, swivel, and tilt adjustments to fit your desired angle.

Specifications Overview

Model	VG278HE
Release Date	August 2012 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Screen Size	27"
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Pixel Density	81.59 PPI
Dot Pitch	0.31 mm
Panel Type	TN
Widescreen	Yes
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Curved Screen	No
Viewing Angle	170° H x 160° V
Display Colors	16700000
Brightness	300 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio	50,000,000:1
Response Time	2 ms
Refresh Rate	144 Hz
Built-in Speakers	Yes
DVI	0
DisplayPort	0
HDMI	1
VGA	1
G-SYNC Support	No
FreeSync Support	No

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Pros

144hz refresh rate
3D support
Very fast response time
Good colours after calibration

Cons

Tight viewing angles
Poor factory colors
Uniformity could be better

Description

Display
Panel Size: Wide Screen 27.0"(68.6cm) 16:9
True Resolution : 1920x1080
Full HD 1080P : Yes
Pixel Pitch : 0.311mm
Brightness(Max) : 300 cd/㎡
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 50000000:1
Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 170°(H)/160°(V)
Response Time : 2ms (Gray to Gray)
Display Colors : 16.7M
Video Feature
Trace Free Technology
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 6 Modes (sRGB Mode/Scenery Mode/Theater Mode/Standard Mode/Night View Mode/Game Mode)
Skin-Tone Selection : 3 Modes
Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes
HDCP support
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers : 3W x 2 Stereo RMS
Convenient Hotkey
SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection
Auto. Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Volume Adjustment
Input Selection
I/O Ports
Signal Input : HDMI , D-Sub, Dual-link DVI-D (support NVIDIA 3D Vision)
PC Audio Input : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
AV Audio Input : 1.4
Audio Output : 1.4
Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
Signal Frequency
Analog Signal Frequency : 28~83 KHz(H)/ 50~85 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency : 110~160 KHz(H)/ 100~144 Hz(V)
Power Consumption
Power Consumption(Typical): <29.5W
Power Saving Mode: <1W
Power Off Mode: <1W
Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Mechanical Design
Chassis Colors : Black
Tilt : +15°~-5°
Swivel : Yes
Height Adjustment : Yes
VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm
Security
Kensington lock
Dimensions
Phys.Dimension with Stand(WxHxD):643x437.8x249.7mm
Phys. Dimension without Stand(WxHxD):643x385.6x59.5mm(For VESA Wall Mount)
Box Dimension(WxHxD):732x560x176mm
Weight
Net Weight (Esti.): 8kg
Gross Weight (Esti.): 10kg
Accessories
Dual-link DVI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
Power cord
Quick start guide
Warranty Card
Regulation Approval
BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, C-Tick, ErP, FCC, Gost-R, J-MOSS, PSB, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 7)

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The Asus VG278HE is a versatile 27-inch monitor featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and a speedy pixel response. It?s a bit pricey and loses some pop when viewed from an angle but it handles gaming and video with...

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