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ASUS · VA · 31.5"

TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A

2560×1440 · 170 Hz

Overall
54
Work
49
Play
65
Amazon
$200
$200
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall54.3
Work48.5
Play65.4
Refresh100.0
Response50.0
Color70.0
Quality / price54.3

Written analysis

TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A at a glance

The TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A is a 31.5" VA monitor at 2560×1440 and 170 Hz. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: straightforward office, media, or secondary-display use after checking resolution and refresh against the rest of the system.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 54.3, with 48.5 work and 65.4 play. Pixel density is listed at 93 PPI. Typical brightness is 300 nits. Contrast is listed as 3000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

No specific gamut coverage figure is recorded. Color depth is listed as 8-bit.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 170 Hz. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 2 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 54.3, a balanced result covering essential office and media use.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 54.3—a balanced value for this class.

Work / price is 48.5 and play / price is 45.8.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Monitor
TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A
Series
TUF Gaming
Launch price
Amazon price
$200
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2022

Panel

Size
31.5"
Panel type
VA
Resolution
2560×1440
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
93 PPI
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast
3000:1
Display area
89.60 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Color & HDR

Color depth
8-bit
Colors
16777216
DCI-P3
sRGB
Adobe RGB
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
170 Hz
Response time
Input lag
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers
2 x 2 W (watts)

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
No
Pivot
No
Swivel
No
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
26.00 W
Max power
Overall
54.3
Work
48.5
Play
65.4
Quality / price
54.3
Work / price
48.5
Play / price
45.8

Additional information

Features
5-way OSD joystick, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync Premium, ASUS DisplayWidget Lite, Color Temperature Selection, ELMB Sync (Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync), Flicker-free technology, GameFast Input technology, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment/Sniper), GameVisual, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Multiple HDR Mode, Shadow Boost, Trace Free Technology, Variable Overdrive technology
Accessories
DisplayPort cable
Amazon warranty
3 years
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 8.4, 'height': 19.5, 'length': 28.2, 'weight': 14.7}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

Amazon

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

31.5-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) gaming monitor with overclock to 170Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay

1ms (MPRT) response time for smooth gameplay, and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB ) technology to further reduce ghosting and motion blur

FreeSync Premium delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology supports HDR-10 format to enhance bright and dark areas

Supports both Adaptive-Sync with NVIDIA GeForce* graphics cards and Freesync Premium with AMD graphics cards. *Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer graphics cards

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