Description
ASUS VY279HGR Eye Care Gaming Monitor – 27-inch, IPS, Full HD, Frameless, 120Hz, Adaptive-Sync, 1ms MPRT, HDMI, Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, Wall Mountable
The ASUS VY279HGR is a versatile 27-inch Full HD IPS gaming monitor designed for gaming, eLearning, office work, entertainment and everyday computing. Featuring a 1920 × 1080 IPS panel, 120Hz overclocked refresh rate, 1ms MPRT response time and Adaptive-Sync, the monitor delivers smooth and responsive visuals for fast-moving content and casual gaming.
Its IPS panel provides 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles, while 1500:1 contrast ratio and 16.7 million colours deliver vibrant and detailed images. The anti-glare surface also helps reduce distracting reflections during everyday use.
The VY279HGR is designed with viewing comfort in mind. ASUS Eye Care Plus, TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-Free technology, Low Blue Light and additional comfort features help support extended screen use. ASUS also adds Color Augmentation and Rest Reminder functions for a more user-friendly experience.
A standout feature is the antibacterial ionic silver treatment applied to the monitor bezels and hotkeys, which is designed to inhibit the growth and adhesion of bacteria and fungi. For gaming, the monitor includes GamePlus, GameFast Input, Shadow Boost and Motion Sync, while ASUS DisplayWidget Center makes supported settings easier to manage.
27-Inch Full HD IPS Display
The ASUS VY279HGR features a 27-inch IPS panel with 1920 × 1080 Full HD resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The display offers a spacious viewing area for:
- Gaming
- Web browsing
- Office applications
- eLearning
- Streaming
- Documents
- Everyday computing
The IPS technology provides consistent image quality and 178°/178° viewing angles, making the screen easy to view from different positions.
Smooth 120Hz Refresh Rate
The monitor supports a maximum 120Hz refresh rate, allowing smoother motion than conventional 60Hz displays.
The higher refresh rate makes activities such as scrolling, window movement, video playback and compatible gaming feel more fluid.
It is particularly useful for:
- Casual gaming
- Fast-action videos
- Sports content
- Everyday multimedia
- General desktop use
1ms MPRT for Clearer Motion
The VY279HGR features a 1ms MPRT response time, designed to reduce perceived motion blur and smearing.
This helps improve clarity during fast-moving scenes and makes the monitor suitable for games that involve rapid camera movement and quick on-screen action.
Adaptive-Sync for Smoother Gaming
The monitor supports Adaptive-Sync / VRR technology, which can synchronise the display refresh rate with compatible frame rates.
This helps reduce:
- Screen tearing
- Choppy frame rates
- Uneven motion
The result is smoother gameplay when using compatible systems.
IPS Colour & Image Quality
The VY279HGR supports 16.7 million colours and a 1500:1 typical contrast ratio.
This provides a balanced image experience for gaming and multimedia, with:
- Rich colour reproduction
- Defined dark areas
- Clear highlights
- Detailed everyday visuals
The display provides 250 cd/m² typical brightness, making it suitable for normal indoor environments.
ASUS Eye Care Plus
ASUS designed the VY279HGR with Eye Care Plus technology for more comfortable extended viewing.
The monitor includes:
- TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-Free technology
- Low Blue Light
- Color Augmentation
- Rest Reminder
- Anti-Glare display
These features are useful for users who spend long periods gaming, studying, browsing or working.
ASUS Flicker-Free Technology
The integrated Flicker-Free technology is designed to reduce visible screen flickering.
This can make extended viewing more comfortable, particularly during long work, study and gaming sessions.
Low Blue Light Technology
The ASUS Low Blue Light function provides adjustable filtering designed to reduce blue-light output.
Users can select supported levels according to their viewing preferences and application.
Color Augmentation
The Color Augmentation feature is designed to help users with certain types of colour-vision deficiency distinguish colours more easily.
This adds an accessibility-focused option to the monitor’s display controls.
Rest Reminder
The built-in Rest Reminder encourages users to take periodic breaks during extended screen use.
This can be useful for students, office professionals, gamers and other users who spend several hours continuously in front of a monitor.
Antibacterial Ionic Silver Treatment
The ASUS VY279HGR features an antibacterial ionic silver treatment on the monitor’s bezels and hotkeys.
The treatment is designed to inhibit bacteria adhesion by up to 99.9%, according to ASUS’s supplied product information.
This makes the monitor particularly suitable for shared environments such as:
- Schools
- Offices
- Home workspaces
- Training rooms
- Family gaming setups
GamePlus Gaming Features
ASUS GamePlus provides additional gaming tools designed to enhance supported gameplay.
Depending on the selected function, users can access features such as:
- Crosshair
- Timer
- FPS Counter
- Display Alignment
These tools provide additional on-screen assistance for gaming and practice.
GameFast Input Technology
The monitor includes GameFast Input Technology, designed to reduce unnecessary input processing and improve responsiveness.
This can make keyboard, mouse and controller actions feel more immediate during compatible gaming sessions.
Shadow Boost
Shadow Boost is designed to improve visibility in darker areas of games.
It can help reveal additional details in:
- Dark corridors
- Night scenes
- Indoor environments
- Shadow-heavy maps
- Underground areas
Motion Sync
ASUS Motion Sync provides an additional option for improving motion presentation during fast-moving content.
Together with the 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT, it supports the monitor’s gaming-focused performance.
ASUS DisplayWidget Center
ASUS DisplayWidget Center allows users to manage supported monitor settings through an intuitive software interface.
Instead of relying only on the monitor’s physical controls, users can make supported adjustments using a mouse.
This makes it easier to manage display settings for gaming, work and entertainment.
QuickFit Technology
The VY279HGR includes ASUS QuickFit, providing useful on-screen layout and alignment tools.
QuickFit can assist with:
- Document layouts
- Image previews
- Screen alignment
- Basic content positioning
HDMI & VGA Connectivity
The monitor provides both modern and legacy video connectivity.
HDMI 1.4
HDMI can be used with compatible:
- Desktop PCs
- Laptops
- Gaming devices
- Streaming equipment
- Multimedia systems
VGA
The VGA input provides compatibility with older computers and legacy systems.
Earphone Jack
The integrated earphone jack allows users to connect compatible headphones for private audio.
This is useful in shared environments and during gaming or video playback.
No Built-In Speakers
The ASUS VY279HGR does not include built-in speakers.
Users can instead use headphones or external speakers through the connected source and available audio connection.
Anti-Glare Display
The monitor uses an anti-glare surface designed to reduce reflections from surrounding light sources.
This makes it suitable for:
- Home offices
- Gaming rooms
- Study desks
- Classrooms
- Shared workspaces
Compact Gaming & Study Design
The 27-inch display offers a spacious viewing area while remaining suitable for a range of desk setups.
The monitor works well in:
- Home gaming stations
- Student desks
- Office workstations
- eLearning environments
- Entertainment setups
Ideal For
- Casual Gaming
- FPS Gaming
- Racing Games
- PC Gaming
- eLearning
- Students
- Home Office Users
- Office Work
- Web Browsing
- Streaming
- Everyday Computing
- Shared Workspaces
- Family Gaming Setups
Why Choose the ASUS VY279HGR?
The ASUS VY279HGR combines a large 27-inch Full HD IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT and Adaptive-Sync for a smoother everyday and casual gaming experience.
Its 1500:1 contrast ratio, 16.7 million colours and 178° viewing angles provide clear and vibrant visuals, while the anti-glare surface helps reduce distracting reflections.
For long screen sessions, Eye Care Plus, Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, Color Augmentation and Rest Reminder provide a collection of comfort-focused features.
The antibacterial ionic silver treatment adds another practical advantage for shared or frequently touched environments. Gaming tools such as GamePlus, Shadow Boost, GameFast Input and Motion Sync further expand its versatility.
With HDMI 1.4, VGA, an earphone jack, DisplayWidget Center and QuickFit, the VY279HGR is suitable for home, office, education, entertainment and casual gaming.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- ASUS VY279HGR
- 27-Inch Full HD IPS Monitor
- 1920 × 1080 Resolution
- Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate
- 1ms MPRT
- Adaptive-Sync
- 1500:1 Contrast Ratio
- 250 cd/m² Brightness
- 16.7 Million Colours
- 178°/178° Viewing Angles
- Anti-Glare Display
- ASUS Eye Care+ Technology
- TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free
- Low Blue Light
- Color Augmentation
- Rest Reminder
- Antibacterial Ionic Silver Treatment
- GamePlus
- QuickFit
- GameFast Input Technology
- Shadow Boost
- Motion Sync
- DisplayWidget Center
- HDMI 1.4
- VGA
- Earphone Jack
- No Built-In Speakers
- 27-Inch Home & Office Display
- Suitable for Gaming, Study & Entertainment
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