ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQVG27AQ · 27-inch IPS · Canadian specification- Screen diagonal
- 27 inThis one: 31.5 in
- Declared brightness
- 350 cd/m²This one: 300 cd/m²
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MSI G321Q
31.5-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz
- Screen diagonal
- 31.5 in
- Native resolution
- 2560 × 1440
- Refresh rate at native resolution
- 165 Hz
31.5-inch flat IPS monitor with 2560 × 1440 resolution, DisplayPort overclock up to 170 Hz and HDMI up to 144 Hz. The supplied stand tilts but does not adjust in height, swivel or pivot.
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Key strengths
It reaches 170 Hz over DisplayPort at 2560 × 1440 with G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium support, and the IPS panel covers 123% sRGB (CIE 1976).
PS5 1440p optimisation with VRR, 120 Hz console input over HDMI, Night Vision and Smart Crosshair are included, with a 100 × 100 mm VESA pattern for an arm.
Before you buy
HDMI is limited to 144 Hz, and MSI's specification table and connection diagram give different DisplayPort versions (1.4 and 1.2a).
The supplied stand has no height adjustment, swivel or portrait pivot; a separate compatible 100 × 100 mm VESA mount is an option. No USB ports are specified.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 31.5-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz · MSI global specification
59 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Screen & panel
8 items
- Screen diagonal
- 31.5 in
Manufacturer panel diagonal; rounded size printed on marketing imagery may differ.
Source - Native resolution
- 2560 × 1440Source
- Panel technology
- IPS LCDSource
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9Source
- Screen shape
- Flat
Exact panel curvature row.
Source - Pixel pitch
- 0.272 × 0.272 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Manufacturer-reported pitch.
Source - Declared viewing angles
- 178° horizontal / 178° verticalSource
- Panel surface
- Anti-glare
Manufacturer surface description.
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Refresh & response
12 items
- Refresh rate at native resolution
- 165 Hz
English manual p. 24: 170 Hz maximum, default 165 Hz. DisplayPort overclock must be enabled for 170 Hz; HDMI native maximum 144 Hz remains separate.
Source - Response method and claim
- 1 ms MPRT
GtG, MPRT and input lag are different measures.
Source - Overclocked refresh rate
- 170 Hz
DisplayPort: up to 170 Hz with overclocking; HDMI: up to 144 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.
Source - Adaptive sync
- Yes
The exact specification names NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium. This confirms adaptive-sync capability, not every console/GPU/input combination.
Source - Adaptive-sync technologies
- NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium
Operation depends on the source, connection and selected mode.
Source - Maximum native-resolution HDMI refresh
- 144 Hz
2560 × 1440 over HDMI; the 170 Hz overclock applies to DisplayPort.
Source - Rated moving-picture response
- 1 ms
Blur-reduction (MPRT) figure, not GtG or input lag.
Source - Signal frequency
- 72.6–245.5 kHz horizontal / 48–170 Hz vertical
Published signal range; not guaranteed full range for every input.
Source - Declared activated range
- 48–170 Hz
Adaptive-Sync activation range; input and source limits apply.
Source - MPRT with adaptive sync
- No
English manual pp. 16, 18 and 20: enabling MPRT disables adaptive sync and HDCR; enabling adaptive sync disables MPRT. MPRT requires refresh above 85 Hz and locks brightness/response-time settings. HDR disables MPRT.
Source - Rated grey-to-grey response
- 4 ms
Specification row p. 24: 4 ms GtG, separate from 1 ms MPRT.
Source - MPRT motion-blur mode
- Yes
Manual pp. 15–16: MPRT needs a refresh rate above 85 Hz, cannot run with Adaptive-Sync or HDR, and locks brightness and response controls.
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Colour, brightness & HDR
7 items
- Declared brightness
- 300 cd/m²
SDR typical brightness, not HDR peak.
Source - Static contrast claim
- 1200:1
Static contrast.
Source - Colour depth
- 8-bit + FRC
Where FRC is listed, the panel uses frame-rate control to reach the stated depth.
Source - HDR support
- HDR Ready
HDR Ready as described by MSI; not a DisplayHDR certification.
Source - Declared colour gamut
- Adobe RGB 90% / DCI-P3 93% / sRGB 123% (CIE 1976)
CIE 1976 basis; percentages above 100% are relative volume, not coverage.
Source - Declared display colours
- 1.07 billion (8-bit + FRC)
FRC-assisted count, not native 10-bit panel depth.
Source - sRGB picture preset
- Yes
Pro Mode lists sRGB for this model (p. 19). Adobe RGB, Display P3 and Calibration 1–3 modes are marked only for MAG321QR-QD. Preset availability is not calibrated gamut accuracy.
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Inputs & connections
7 items
- USB-C
- No
USB ports are explicitly N/A in the exact datasheet; video ports are HDMI and DisplayPort.
Source - Inputs and versions
- 1 × DisplayPort; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output
MSI's video-port specification says DisplayPort 1.4 but the connection diagram caption says 1.2a. · Input counts and types.
Source - USB hub
- No
USB ports are explicitly N/A.
Source - Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture
- Not supported
Datasheet PIP/PBP N/A.
Source - Advertised console mode
- PS5 1440p optimisation with VRR; HDMI 1080p/1440p at 120 Hz; HDMI 2160p input up to 60 Hz
Exact marketing lists PS5 1440p VRR. Manual pp. 26–27 separately lists HDMI 1080p/1440p at 120 Hz and 2160p 30/50/60 Hz input timings. The physical panel remains 2560 × 1440; accepting a 4K input is not native 4K display. Confirm device/firmware/VRR mode combination.
- DisplayPort version
- Conflicting sources
Conflicting manufacturer table and connection-diagram labels; no version selected. · MSI's web specification and datasheet video table say DisplayPort 1.4; the datasheet diagram and English manual (p. 10) say 1.2a. One input, with the 170 Hz overclocked mode.
- HDMI CEC
- Yes
Manual pp. 8–10 and 23 identify CEC on HDMI connector 7 (the first HDMI input), with automatic power behaviour for supported CEC devices. No support is asserted for every input or HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
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Stand & mounting
7 items
- Supplied stand height adjustment
- No
The exact datasheet lists height adjustment N/A.
Source - VESA mounting pattern
- 100 × 100 mmSource
- Supplied stand swivel
- No
The exact datasheet lists swivel N/A.
Source - Supplied stand portrait pivot
- No
The exact datasheet lists pivot N/A.
Source - Kensington lock slot
- Yes
Lock slot only; no lock included.
Source - Supplied stand adjustments
- Tilt −5° to +20°; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment
Exact tilt and N/A adjustment rows; third-party VESA stand capability is separate.
Source - VESA screw specification
- M4 × 10 mm; 0.7 mm thread pitch
Manual p. 25 supplies plate 100 × 100 mm and screw dimensions; follow installation instructions and mount-specific clearance.
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Size, weight & build
7 items
- Dimensions with stand
- 716.2 × 503.4 × 249.5 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Source - Stand depth
- 249.5 mm
Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Source - Active display area
- 698.112 × 392.688 mm (horizontal × vertical)
Panel active area, not chassis dimensions.
Source - Dimensions without stand
- 716.2 × 428.5 × 62 mm (width × height × depth)
Manufacturer dimensions explicitly without stand; mounting and cable clearance are extra.
Source - Weight with stand
- Not listed by the manufacturer
The manual (p. 25) lists 6.8 kg net and 8.8 kg gross without saying whether the stand is included. · The manual (p. 25) lists 6.8 kg net and 8.8 kg gross without saying whether the stand is included.
- Reported net weight
- 6.8 kg
Manual p. 25 (G321Q column); MSI does not say whether the stand is included.
Source - Gross weight
- 8.8 kg
Manual p. 25 G321Q gross row; not product-only mass.
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Power & energy
2 items
- Power supply
- External 19 V / 3.42 A adapter; AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Adapter rating, not the monitor's power use.
Source - Operating power consumption
- Not listed by the manufacturer
MSI lists an adapter rating but no typical operating wattage. · MSI lists an adapter rating but no typical operating wattage.
Source
Eye care & features
6 items
- Physical controls
- 5-way joystick with custom shortcuts
Manual pp. 13–14 and 21: directional OSD control with configurable shortcuts. The Macro Key belongs to MAG321QR-QD, not the G321Q rear-panel diagram.
- Night Vision
- Yes
Dark-area adjustment.
Source - Anti-flicker mode
- Yes
The manual (p. 31) says it does not apply with MPRT on.
- Low-blue-light mode
- Yes
The manual (p. 19) says Low Blue Light shifts colour temperature toward yellow and is forced on in Anti-Blue mode; HDR greys it out (p. 15).
Source - Picture modes
- Game: User, FPS, Racing, RTS, RPG; Pro: Eco, User, Anti-Blue, Movie, Office, sRGB
Manual pp. 16 and 19. Premium Color and additional colour/calibration presets belong to MAG321QR-QD, not G321Q.
Source - Screen assistance
- Smart Crosshair; refresh-rate overlay; alarm clock
Selectable OSD overlays (manual pp. 17–18).
Source
Audio
2 items
Box, warranty & identity
1 item
- Published package contents
- Monitor, stand/base with screws, external supply, power cord, wall-mount screws and quick-start guide; DisplayPort/HDMI cables optional
The manual lists country-dependent contents; the USB upstream cable belongs to other models with USB ports. Check the seller's box.
Source
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