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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen for an immersive experience and are engaged in digital photo editing that benefits from a wide color gamut, the Acer XB323U-GX could be worth the higher price. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming and want to save money, the Asus PG279QM offers a high refresh rate and excellent responsiveness at a lower cost. Both have good color accuracy for casual content creation, but for HDR gaming and media consumption, they fall short compared to true HDR displays. The Acer’s broader connectivity might appeal if you have multiple peripherals, while the Asus is a more budget-friendly option for a smaller setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
8.0
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 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 XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$749
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) costs $749.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus PG279QM (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1147:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 363 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 478 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 1 | 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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