8% above
Costs more than others charge for this score
The 98 models with a score between 2.9 and 3.9 have a median price of $229.
This monitor$249
Median score 2.9 to 3.9$229
Asus VG279QL3A: price today and whether it’s worth it
- score 3.4
$249
No history yet · today
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Is it worth it?
Spec score, from 0 to 10
3.4out of 10
- Image0.8
- Smoothness6.5
- Connections4.0
- Ergonomics4.0
On 06/11, the lowest price for the monitor Asus VG279QL3A was $249 on Amazon, according to Monitor Radar. The price changes throughout the day: the current lowest price and the last 30 days of history are updated in real time on Monitor Radar.
The price over the last 30 days
Reading: We’ve tracked this model since 06/11: there isn’t enough history yet to compare with 30 days. Today’s price is $249.
Where is it cheapest today?
Updated 06/11/2026
- AmazonTrusted sellerLowest price$249.00Comprar on Amazon
The final price is the one at the store.
Is the monitor any good?
Specs: score 3.4 of 10 Above the median on 1 componente, tiedthe in 1, below on 2.
- ImagePixel density (resolution divided by screen size), panel type (OLED, IPS, VA, TN) and stated HDR0.8faixa 1.5
- SmoothnessRefresh rate in Hz, compared with monitors of the same type, and the response time stated by the manufacturer6.5faixa 6.5
- ConnectionsHDMI and DisplayPort ports, USB-C (with or without laptop charging) and built-in speaker4.0faixa 5.0
- ErgonomicsHeight adjustment, pivot (rotates to portrait mode) and VESA mount holes for a stand4.0faixa 3.0
No data on the spec sheet: recency. How we calculate the score
Is Asus VG279QL3A worth it?
By today’s numbers, only if the strong point is what you need: price counts against it.
#65 of 102
Score below the price range
Among the 102 models in the $140 to $270 range, the median score is 3.6.
This monitor3.4
Range median3.6
+1.0 in ergonomics
Strength: ergonomics
Height adjustment, pivot (rotates to portrait mode) and VESA mount holes for a stand above what the range delivers.
This monitor4.0
Range median3.0
1 weakness
Weakness: connections
Difference of each score from the range median:
- Image-0.7
- Smoothness0.0
- Connections-1.0
- Ergonomics+1.0
Where it sits on the catalog’s price and score map
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- Models in the $140 to $270 range
- Asus VG279QL3A
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- Best score for the price
The math the store doesn’t do
Price divided by size, compared with the monitors of similar size in today’s catalog.
$9.22 per inch
15% cheapest per inch
The 409 models from 23 to 30 inches cost $10.83 per inch (median). Math: $249 ÷ 27 inches.
This monitor$9.22
Similar ones$10.83
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Compare the Asus VG279QL3A with
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- Price
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- Score
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Compare side by sideHigher score, similar price
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- $154$95 less
- Score
- 5.5score 2.1 maior
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Compare side by sideDirect competitor in the range
- Price
- $243$6 less
- Score
- 3.4same score
MSI MP242 wins on connections (6.0 vs. 4.0)
Compare side by side
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Full spec sheet
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Type | Gaming (144 Hz or more) |
| Size | 27 ″ |
| Resolution | Full HD |
| Pixel density | 82 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Line | TUF Gaming |
| Smoothness | |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz |
| Response time (stated) | 1 ms |
| Sync | FreeSync |
| Connections | |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 |
| Built-in speaker | Yes |
| Ergonomics | |
| Height adjustment | Yes |
| General | |
| Model code | VG279QL3A |
The catalog doesn’t say: panel, curved screen, stated hdr, response time measurement, hdmi ports, usb-c, usb-c with laptop charging, pivot (portrait mode), vesa mount holes, colour and release year.
How to read these numbers
In November 6, 2026, Asus VG279QL3A costs $249 (score 3.4); the range median is $199 across 102 models. The 0 to 10 score comes from the specs (image, smoothness, connections, ergonomics and recency), calculated by the Radar. The final price is the one at the store.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Asus VG279QL3A cost today?
On Nov 6, 2026, the collected price of Asus VG279QL3A is $249. It’s a trusted seller’s price on the date it was checked; the final price is the one at the store.
Is Asus VG279QL3A worth it?
Price counts against it: the 98 models with a score between 2.9 and 3.9 have a median price of $229, and Asus VG279QL3A costs $249, 8% above. In the $140 to $270 range, the median score of the 102 models is 3.6; Asus VG279QL3A's is 3.4, below the median, the 65º among them. By the specs, the strong point is Ergonomics (4.0, vs. 3.0 at the range median) and the weak one is Connections (4.0, vs. 5.0 at the range median). The score comes from the specs and doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
What features does Asus VG279QL3A have according to its specs?
The catalog confirms 144 Hz or more and height adjustment. Not confirmed in the specs: QHD, 4K, IPS, OLED, USB-C and curved screen. Not confirmed doesn’t mean that the monitor doesn’t have it.
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How we choose
Source: Amazon.ca catalog, checked on 06/11/2026.
Procuramos em Amazon. Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST. The model is the brand plus the name of the monitor; the versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.
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