ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VH1B 27” Curved Monitor, 1080P Full HD, 165Hz (Supports 144Hz), Extreme Low Motion Blur, Adaptive-sync, FreeSync Premium, 1ms, Eye Care, HDMI D-Sub, BLACK

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Jordan Chapman - Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020

A Budget Gamer’s Dream!

After shopping around for several monitors I came across this particular ASUS monitor. I have to say I was skeptical at first purchasing this monitor but I’m glad I did. As I opened the box I got three monitor connection cables (DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort) and one power cord with unit. Next they give you a cable for your headphones to connect into the back of the monitor (If needed). Lastly the monitor and base are included with easy setup along with manual and copy of the warranty. Behind the monitor is also a cable management port which unfortunately I found to be too small with the cover on so I had to keep it off (Could not keep the cover closed while cables went through). The movements and adjustments of the monitor are simple to learn and easy to use. Now for the picture quality I’m running an NVidia RTX 2060 GPU so right away this monitor connected and started up as usual with a pristine picture. Even though this monitor’s original capability is AMD Free-Sync, my G-Sync quickly identified this monitor and adjusted my picture accordingly for desktop and game usage. The highest hertz this monitor can handle is 165hz and the lowest I could get out it was 60hz. The highest resolution I could get out of this monitor was 1920x1080p and the lowest being 800x600 so not the best for 2K or 4K users but still the picture quality has smooth and vibrant colors in its other resolutions. Another thing I liked about this monitor is the brightness, color, and shadow adjustments that you can make while you use your desktop or while in-game. This is a curved monitor so viewing may be different then your flat screens but the view is smooth and sets your eyes centered to the screen more. The stereo sound this monitor is included with is not bad but lacks bass so may be an issue for some, you can always adjust the sound though. The monitor’s side buttons are easy to navigate and use, there is also a control stick behind the monitor to help you navigate faster through your option menus. Even the power button is one touch to turn-on and off, easy/simple. My conclusion for this ASUS monitor is definitely a great buy for budget gamers or someone looking for a decently priced curved monitor. I’ll definitely give ASUS a look when purchasing other products in the future.

4.0 out of 5 stars

By logicallyinsane - Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020

Wow

Very nice monitor! Construction is solid and looks to be made very. I play PS4 and mainly modern Warfare. This monitor blows it out of the water. The maps look crystal clear with no fuzziness when you make Sudden movements. The response time is on point and automatic. Colors are super bright and make the games looks beautiful. I would totally recommend this monitor to whoever wants to upgrade there gaming experience. This images don’t do justice to what it looks like in person.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019

AMAZING!

This is a fantastic deal! Asus is one of the best brands for monitors and other pc components. You can feel a difference in the gaming experience just by getting this monitor. I upgraded from a 75hz and this thing kicks butt! Highly recommend! You wont find a deal like this anywhere else.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By velvet serpent - Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020

1080p gaming looks so good!!!

I have confidence in the ASUS brand and their TUF line of products. After looking at so many monitors in price point that I could afford I finally decided on this one. For a VA panel and 165hz with a refresh rate of 1ms, this panel is perfect for 1080p gaming which is what I wanted. I would highly recommend this monitor. The upgrade to this would be the IPS one which is about $200 more. I am considering buying another one. This is a BIG upgrade from my Dell 24" LCD monitor.

1.0 out of 5 stars

By Cameron D Austin - Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020

Disappointed.

I was really look forward to this monitor. Unfortunately, as soon I get it the box was dented and ripped. Once I had the monitor all set up I'm seeing damaged pixels everywhere. I tried all three connections and it just seemed to get worseand if you tried using the DVI connection it can't go 165 it just stays at 144 and it doesn't even play my games right. Very disappointed that I have to return this monitor.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Razvan D Ungureanu - Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020

Very nice overall, but the DIrectPort is giving me a headache!

This is my very first gaming curved monitor and it’s amazing! I have to give it a 3star over the “Easy to use” category because it has some serious issues with the DirectPort slot. Some times in order to get it to sync with my PC I have to shut down everything, unplugg from electricity, give it 30 secs, plug all back together and voila signal on DP is on. No need to do it with your HDMI ports but I really want my DP’s options in my gaming!

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Crumb - Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021

Worth the money!

The quality is definitely perfect for gaming! Also for watching movies as well. The speakers on this baby ain't so bad, definitely louder than my last monitor but I will probably still get some speakers for my monitor. Sound is almost good but could use some boosting. The graphics are really nice, especially because it let's you adjust it to your liking. Overall best monitor I ever got for a good price.

5.0 out of 5 stars

By Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020

Value

This is a fantastic monitor for the price. I am very pleased with the graphics running a GTX1080 card. Pros: -Monitor controls are easy to use with good customization -As advertised the graphics and refresh rate are great Cons: -The maximum resolution is relatively low (1920X1080). It will NOT support higher resolutions. (IMO not necessary) -Factory set sharpness is too high but fully adjustable Conclusion: I highly recommend this monitor for a budget build. A higher resolution would be nice but then this competitively priced monitor would be more expensive. Perfect for casual gaming.