If high refresh rates and excellent gaming performance are priorities and you don't mind the higher cost, the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is a better choice. However, if your focus is on productivity, photo editing with accurate colors and you prefer a higher resolution at a lower cost, the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) will be more suitable. The AOC monitor is also better for HDR gaming, but the Asus might offer crisper text and image clarity due to its higher resolution. Keep in mind that for competitive gaming, the AOC's higher refresh rate will be advantageous. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
4.9/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
6.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
920:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
376 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$700
$469
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) costs $469.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) compare to other monitors
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