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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming experience with deep blacks and superior contrast, the significantly pricier Acer Predator X45 with its OLED panel is well suited for HDR gaming and media. However, if you're an enthusiastic gamer needing high responsiveness and prioritize a more balanced monitor for both gaming and productivity, the Asus PG279QM at a lower price point offers a solid performance with good color accuracy and clarity for everyday tasks. The Acer excels in pure visual quality, especially in dark environments, but the Asus is more versatile for various uses including competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.0
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$749
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) costs $749.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Asus PG279QM (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1147:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 363 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 478 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 3 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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