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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing over gaming, the Asus PA279CV with its strong color accuracy could be more appealing, especially since it's less expensive. However, for a better casual and competitive gaming experience, the Gigabyte M28U offers a higher refresh rate and supports variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, which reduces screen tearing. The Gigabyte is also slightly larger and brighter, which may improve media consumption, but will cost you more. Neither are particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or HDR video editing due to their limited brightness in HDR mode. If productivity is key, the Asus may suffice, but for a bit more versatility in gaming and media, the Gigabyte could be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
8.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good.
Cost
$399
$470
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M28U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 495 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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."
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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