ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A vs ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A (#2, best value) vs ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO (#4): in our Budget Gaming Monitors scoring the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A totals 8.8/10 and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO 8.3/10. At $229 versus $220, the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO costs $9 less.
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Side by side
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A | ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229 | $220 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 180Hz |
| Panel | IPS | Fast IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms MPRT | 1ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR10 | No |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best value) and #4. ASUS value with ELMB Sync—VRR and motion blur reduction simultaneously. 170Hz at 1440p with good ergonomics at an aggressive price. Hidden gem with 180Hz 1440p and surprisingly good factory calibration at the lowest price in segment. Perfect with a monitor arm.
We score budget gaming monitors on Value (35%), Speed (30%), Panel Quality (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Features (5%). On that basis the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A totals 8.8 out of 10 and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO 8.3. The widest gap is Build Quality, where the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A scores 8 against 5.8 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO — stand and construction. Speed also separates them: 8.6 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO versus 8 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 170Hz on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 180Hz on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO; Panel — IPS on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus Fast IPS on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO; Response Time — 1ms MPRT on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 1ms GtG on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO; HDR — HDR10 on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus No on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO. They match on Resolution.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $229 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and $220 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO, a $9 difference in the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO's favor. Owners praise the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A for 170Hz 1440p and ELMB Sync technology; the most common complaint is not the fastest response. Owners praise the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO for 180Hz 1440p and good factory calibration; the most common complaint is basic stand (no height adjust).
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A
- 170Hz 1440p
- ELMB Sync technology
- G-Sync compatible
- Good ergonomics
- Not the fastest response
- HDR basic
- Colors need calibration
ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO
- 180Hz 1440p
- Good factory calibration
- Super affordable
- Fast IPS panel
- Basic stand (no height adjust)
- No USB ports
- HDR absent
Which should you buy?
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is the better fit for VRR + blur reduction needs and ASUS ecosystem — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Build Quality and Features. The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is the better fit for absolute budget 1440p and those with monitor arms, and the stronger choice if Speed matters more to you than the overall score. If the $9 saving matters more than Build Quality, the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is the better value. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A is a poor fit for response time purists; the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is a poor fit for stand adjustability needs.
Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A if
- VRR + blur reduction needs
- ASUS ecosystem
- Value 1440p gaming
Skip it if
- Response time purists
- Premium aesthetics
Choose the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO if
- Absolute budget 1440p
- Those with monitor arms
- Speed over features
Skip it if
- Stand adjustability needs
- HDR seekers
Common questions
Is the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A better than the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO?
In our Budget Gaming Monitors ranking the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A scores higher overall, 8.8 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Build Quality. The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is stronger on Speed, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A cost than the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO?
$9 more as of February 1, 2026: $229 for the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A against $220 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Build Quality — 8 versus 5.8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 170Hz on the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A versus 180Hz on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO. In use, the gap that matters most is Build Quality (8 vs 5.8 in our scoring): stand and construction.