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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image clarity and high-resolution text quality are top priorities, particularly for productivity tasks such as digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display is an excellent choice; however, it comes at a premium price and lacks the higher refresh rate desirable for gaming. On the other hand, the Asus PG279QM offers very good refresh rates and is more suitable for competitive gaming, thanks to features like VRR (variable refresh rate) and lower total response time, all at a lower price. Still, the Asus won't match the Apple display's superior image quality and color accuracy for professional photo editing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
8.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
6.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,599
$749
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) costs $749.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.8 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus PG279QM (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1147:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 363 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 478 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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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