Two 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitors ₹1,500 apart: gamut, response-time wording, VESA mount and warranty compared row by row.
Quick Verdict
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A is the better monitor by a clear margin on our numbers: 70 B against 65 C on the gaming profile, and 64 C against 59 D on the general profile. It costs ₹1,500 more (₹16,499 against ₹14,999). Both are 27-inch QHD IPS monitors at 200 to 210 Hz with tilt-only stands. ASUS pulls ahead on colour gamut, a stated GtG response time, contrast and warranty detail. The Samsung wins only on price.
Researched, not hands-on tested.Prices checked 6 November 2026. Every figure below is the maker's published claim or a retailer listing where the maker is silent; we did not measure brightness, colour or response time. Scores are our own editorial ratings of those specs, explained in ourMonitor Score method.
Samsung Odyssey G5 (G53F) | ASUS TUF VG27AQ5A | |
|---|---|---|
Gaming score · tier | 65 C | 70 B |
General score · tier | 59 D | 64 C |
Price (retailer) | ₹14,999 (Flipkart) | ₹16,499 (Flipkart) |
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Side-by-side specs
Spec | Samsung Odyssey G5 (G53F) | ASUS TUF VG27AQ5A |
|---|---|---|
Panel | 27" QHD IPS, 200 Hz | 27" QHD Fast IPS, 210 Hz (overclocked mode over DisplayPort) |
Response time (maker) | Samsung rates it at 1 ms MPRT | ASUS rates it at 1 ms GtG, 0.3 ms minimum |
Colour gamut (maker) | 72% NTSC (1976) | 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB |
Brightness / contrast | 300 nits / 1000:1 | 300 nits / 1300:1 |
HDR and VRR | HDR10; AMD FreeSync Premium | HDR10; AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA Adaptive-Sync |
Stand | Tilt only | Tilt only |
VESA mount | 75 x 75 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
Inputs | 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.0, headphone out | 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.0, earphone jack, USB-C service port only |
Speakers | None listed | 2 x 2 W |
India warranty | 36 months (Samsung India); technician visit | 3 years, onsite per Flipkart (ASUS standard 36 months) |
Row by row
Picture quality: 6.5 against 7.5
Both are 27-inch QHD IPS panels at about 109 pixels per inch, so sharpness is identical. The gap is colour. ASUS lists 95% DCI-P3, which earns 0.5 in our rules, while Samsung's only gamut claim is 72% NTSC, which costs 0.5. Both list HDR10 with no VESA DisplayHDR tier, so neither earns HDR credit. If you edit photos or want richer colour in games, the ASUS claim matters.
Motion and gaming: 8 against 8.5
Samsung lists 200 Hz and rates response at 1 ms MPRT; ASUS lists 210 Hz and rates response at 1 ms GtG with a 0.3 ms minimum. MPRT is a motion-blur claim and is not comparable with GtG, so Samsung's number earns no bonus in our Motion row, while ASUS's stated GtG at a refresh rate above 144 Hz earns 0.5. ASUS's 210 Hz is an overclocked mode that works over DisplayPort; ASUS lists HDMI at 48 to 144 Hz. Both list FreeSync Premium.
Brightness and contrast: 5.5 against 6
Both list 300 nits. ASUS lists 1300:1 static contrast, which crosses our 1300:1 threshold for a 0.5 bonus; Samsung lists 1000:1. Neither claims DisplayHDR 600, so HDR content will look similar and unremarkable on both.
Ergonomics: 3.5 against 3.5
Both stands only tilt, so both rate 3.5. The real difference is mounting. Samsung's VESA pattern is 75 x 75 mm, which narrows monitor-arm choices; ASUS uses the common 100 x 100 mm. If you want a height-adjust stand, neither is right and you should look at the Legion 24-10 or the LG 27G610A in our best gaming monitor guide.
Connectivity: 5.5 against 5.5
The port lists match: one DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0, with a headphone output. ASUS adds a USB-C port, but ASUS lists it as a service port only, so it earns nothing. Neither has a USB hub, KVM or USB-C video.
Features and warranty: 6 against 7
Samsung India lists 36 months of warranty with a technician visit and no speakers. ASUS lists three years, onsite per the Flipkart listing, and two 2 W speakers. ASUS's India page for TUF monitors lists a dead-pixel table of up to 3 bright and 5 dark dots over 36 months, so there is no zero-bright-dot guarantee on this model; we found no dead-pixel policy for the Samsung.
India value: 6 against 6.5
The Samsung costs ₹14,999 and the ASUS ₹16,499, a gap of ₹1,500. Samsung India's own page showed the G5 as out of stock on 6 November, but the Flipkart listing at ₹14,999 was live. For the extra ₹1,500, the ASUS earns a higher value rating because it adds colour, contrast and a GtG claim.
Price and availability on 6 November 2026
We used the Flipkart listings for both monitors: ₹14,999 for the Samsung and ₹16,499 for the ASUS. Samsung India's own store page showed the G5 as out of stock. An Amazon.in search result showed the Samsung at ₹18,350 but its product information named a different model code (S27FG53DEN), so check the code on any listing against LS27FG530EWXXL. The ASUS was listed as currently unavailable on Amazon.in. Stock and prices move quickly, so confirm both before you order.
What neither monitor offers
Neither has a height-adjust stand, a USB hub, USB-C video, KVM, HDMI 2.1 or a VESA DisplayHDR tier. That is typical for the price, but it means both are monitors for a PC with a DisplayPort cable and a desk you have already set up. If you want any of those features, step up to the picks in our best monitors guide.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Samsung Odyssey G5 (G53F) ifthe ₹1,500 saving decides it, you mainly play fast shooters and care about 200 Hz, and you do not need rich colour or a 100 mm arm.Choose the ASUS TUF VG27AQ5A ifyou want a 95% DCI-P3 claim, a stated GtG response time, 1300:1 contrast and a three-year onsite warranty. If you can stretch further, the Lenovo Legion 24-10 and LG UltraGear 27G610A both beat both monitors on the general profile.
Read thebest gaming monitors in Indiaguide for the full ranked table.
How we score
The benchmarksutra Monitor Score rates every monitor on seven rows out of 10: Picture quality, Motion & gaming, Brightness & contrast, Ergonomics, Connectivity, Features & warranty and India value. Each buyer profile then weights those rows differently, and the score is the weighted sum shown as a whole number out of 100. This guide uses the gaming and general profile: on gaming, Motion & gaming 35, Picture quality 15 and India value 15; on general, Picture quality 20 and the other rows between 10 and 15. Read the full rules inbenchmarksutra Monitor Score: how we rate monitorsand ourhow we review productspage.
Brightness, contrast, response time and colour gamut are the maker's claims; we write "Dell rates it at" or "Samsung lists", never "it measures". Where a retailer listing contradicts the maker, the maker wins. Where the maker publishes nothing we say so rather than guess.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Samsung Odyssey G5 G53F or the ASUS TUF VG27AQ5A?
On our gaming profile the ASUS, at 70 B against 65 C. It costs ₹1,500 more and offers a wider gamut claim and a stated GtG response time.
Is 1 ms MPRT the same as 1 ms GtG?
No. MPRT describes motion blur under certain settings; GtG describes pixel transitions. Samsung rates the G5 at 1 ms MPRT, and ASUS rates the TUF at 1 ms GtG, so the numbers should not be compared directly.
Do these monitors have a height-adjustable stand?
No. Both stands only tilt. Use a VESA arm: the ASUS has 100 x 100 mm, the Samsung 75 x 75 mm.
Is 210 Hz real on the ASUS?
ASUS lists 210 Hz as an overclocked mode over DisplayPort. HDMI is listed at 48 to 144 Hz. For 200 Hz or more, use DisplayPort.
Are these monitors good for a PS5 or Xbox?
Both list HDMI 2.0, not HDMI 2.1, so 120 Hz at QHD from a console may not be available. Check the maker page for the exact mode you need.
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Official sources
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