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ASUS VY279HGR — 27" IPS 120Hz Eye Care Gaming Monitor with Antibacterial Treatment
ASUS's 27-inch IPS Full HD Eye Care Gaming monitor with overclockable 120Hz refresh, 1ms MPRT, Adaptive-Sync, Shadow Boost and unique TÜV-certified antibacterial treatment on bezels and hotkeys — purpose-built for shared workplaces, schools and healthcare environments.
120Hz (OC) IPSAntibacterial 99.9%1500:1 ContrastEye Care Plus + Shadow Boost
The ASUS VY279HGR is a 27-inch IPS Full HD monitor that combines casual gaming features with serious eye-care and hygiene technologies — making it a strong fit for shared workplaces, education, healthcare environments and home offices. The IPS panel delivers 178°/178° viewing angles with 250 cd/m² brightness and an above-average 1500:1 typical contrast (most IPS panels at this tier are 1000:1). The refresh rate is overclockable up to 120Hz (Game Mode required) with 1ms MPRT response — well above standard 60Hz panels for scrolling, video and casual gaming. Adaptive-Sync (VESA standard, also NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible) keeps gameplay tear-free. Gaming features include SmoothMotion, Trace Free, Motion Sync, Shadow Boost (lifts dark detail), GamePlus overlays (crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment) and GameFast Input technology. The unique differentiator at this price tier is the proprietary antibacterial treatment on bezels and hotkeys — ionic silver (Ag+) ions kill 99.9% of bacteria adhesion, TÜV SÜD ISO 22196 certified — alongside ASUS's Eye Care Plus suite (Color Augmentation for vision deficiency, Rest Reminder, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free, adjustable Blue Light Filter). DisplayWidget Center lets you change monitor settings from your desktop without touching the panel.
Connectivity Note: This model has HDMI 1.4 + VGA only — no DisplayPort, no USB-C, no built-in speakers (3.5mm headphone jack is provided). Stand is tilt-only (no height adjustment).
Best For
✓ Schools, classrooms & e-learning
✓ Healthcare & medical office screens
✓ Shared / hot-desk workstations
✓ Home office with casual gaming
✓ Mixed legacy PC fleets (VGA input)
✓ Long-session eye-care-focused use
Key Features
Antibacterial Treatment
Bezels and hotkeys feature ionic silver (Ag+) treatment that prevents up to 99.9% bacteria adhesion. TÜV SÜD ISO 22196 certified — important for shared desks, schools and healthcare deployments.
120Hz (OC) IPS + 1ms MPRT
Overclockable 120Hz refresh (Game Mode required) with 1ms MPRT response. IPS-grade colour with 178° viewing angles plus above-average 1500:1 contrast — sharper, more vivid than typical office IPS.
Eye Care Plus Technology
TÜV Rheinland-certified Flicker-Free, adjustable Blue Light Filter, Color Augmentation (for colour-vision deficiency), Rest Reminder. Goes well beyond typical eye-care marketing checkboxes.
Adaptive-Sync + Gaming Suite
VESA Adaptive-Sync (NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible). Shadow Boost lifts dark detail, GamePlus adds crosshair/timer/FPS counter overlays, GameFast Input reduces lag, SmoothMotion eliminates judder.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number |
90LM06D3-B02171 |
| EAN |
4711387628928 |
| Brand |
ASUS |
| Series |
VY Eye Care Gaming — model VY279HGR |
| Panel Size |
27" (68.6 cm) |
| View Area |
597.888 × 336.312 mm |
| Panel Technology |
IPS with LED backlight, anti-glare, flat |
| Native Resolution |
Full HD 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel Pitch |
0.311 mm |
| Refresh Rate |
120Hz (OC — Game Mode required) |
| Response Time |
1ms MPRT |
| Brightness |
250 cd/m² (typical) |
| Static Contrast |
1500:1 typical |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Viewing Angle |
178° / 178° |
| Display Colours |
16.7 million |
| Adaptive-Sync |
VESA Adaptive-Sync (NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible) |
| Gaming Tech |
SmoothMotion · Shadow Boost · Trace Free · Motion Sync · GamePlus · GameFast Input · SPLENDID |
| Eye Care |
TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free · Blue Light Filter · Color Augmentation · Rest Reminder · Eye Care Plus |
| Hygiene |
Proprietary antibacterial treatment (Ag+ ionic silver) on bezels & hotkeys — TÜV SÜD ISO 22196 certified · prevents up to 99.9% bacteria adhesion |
| Software |
ASUS DisplayWidget Center (desktop control) |
| Display Inputs |
1× HDMI 1.4 · 1× VGA (D-Sub) |
| Audio |
Earphone/headphone jack |
| Built-in Speakers |
No |
| HDCP |
HDCP 1.4 |
| Stand Adjustments |
Tilt (-5° to +23°) · No height adjustment |
| VESA Mount |
Yes — VESA 100 × 100 mm |
| Kensington Lock |
Yes |
| Power |
100–240 VAC · <21W · <0.5W standby · <0.3W off |
| Dimensions (with stand) |
61.2 × 43.5 × 20.2 cm |
| Colour |
Black |
| Warranty |
3 years (ASUS) |
| In the Box |
Monitor with tilt stand · Power cable · HDMI cable · Quick start guide · Warranty card |
| Condition |
New |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the antibacterial treatment wear off?
ASUS specifies the antibacterial treatment as long-lasting — the ionic silver (Ag+) is integrated into the bezel and hotkey surfaces during manufacturing rather than applied as a coating. TÜV SÜD has certified the treatment under ISO 22196 antimicrobial activity standards.
Why only HDMI and VGA — no DisplayPort?
The VY279HGR targets education, healthcare and shared workspaces where mixed legacy + modern PC fleets are common. VGA covers older office PCs that lack digital ouTPUts; HDMI 1.4 covers modern systems at full 120Hz OC. For DisplayPort, look at the ASUS TUF VG259Q5A or VG279Q families.
Is 120Hz active by default?
No — the 120Hz refresh is overclocked from the native 100Hz, and requires Game Mode to be active. In Standard or Eye Care modes, the panel operates at lower refresh. Enable Game Mode in the OSD or DisplayWidget Center to unlock 120Hz.
How does this compare to the VY279HGR-W?
The VY279HGR-W is the same panel and feature set in a white finish. Specs are identical (27" IPS, 120Hz, 1ms MPRT, 1500:1, Adaptive-Sync, antibacterial). Pick whichever colour matches your setup.
Singular Expert Insight
Pick the VY279HGR if antibacterial treatment, certified Eye Care features and above-average 1500:1 contrast matter to you — particularly strong for schools, healthcare, shared desks and public terminals where surface hygiene is a real concern. For pure gaming priority (200Hz+, DisplayPort, height stand), step up to ASUS TUF VG259Q5A (24.5" 200Hz) or VG279Q. For office monitors without gaming features, the Lenovo ThinkVision E24-40 is a similar-tier 23.8" IPS business panel with 100Hz, three video inputs and full pivot stand. White version: VY279HGR-W (same panel, white finish).
Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
You need antibacterial treatment, certified Eye Care features and 27" IPS at 120Hz for shared workplaces, schools, healthcare or hot-desk environments — plus 3-year ASUS warranty.
Skip it if
You need DisplayPort, built-in speakers, height-adjustable stand, 144Hz+ gaming performance, QHD/4K sharpness, or HDR/HDR10 support — none are included here.
Also consider
ASUS TUF VG259Q5A (24.5" 200Hz gaming step-up), Lenovo ThinkVision E24-40 (business pivot stand), or VY279HGR-W for the white-finish sibling.