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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into immersive gaming and content consumption, the Acer X34V with its wider display, superior contrast, and excellent color volume stands out, particularly for HDR gaming and media. However, if you prioritize high-speed competitive gaming, the quicker response time of the Asus PG279QM makes it a solid choice. The Asus also offers a more versatile color gamut for tasks like digital and print photo editing. For general productivity, the Acer's larger screen allows for more comfortable multitasking, but its lower text clarity could be a drawback for prolonged reading or writing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
8.0
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 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 X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$700
$749
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) costs $749.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Asus PG279QM (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-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 | 250 nits | 363 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 478 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | |
Shopping
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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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