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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your budget is tight and you need a monitor with high resolution for detailed work in photography or graphic design, the Asus PA279CV could serve you well. However, if you're seeking an exceptional gaming experience with better contrast and faster response times, consider investing in the Asus PG27AQDM despite its higher cost. Keep in mind the PA279CV might not offer the best experience for HDR gaming or media, whereas the PG27AQDM is excellent in that regard but does not support the highest resolution for productivity tasks. Choose the PA279CV for price-sensitive productivity or the PG27AQDM for a premium gaming and media experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
8.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$399
$899
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $899 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 162 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 963 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 1.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 9.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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