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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and high resolution for tasks like digital photo editing or multi-window productivity, the Asus PA329CV offers a 32-inch screen with 4K resolution. However, if competitive gaming is more important to you, the Asus PG279QM has a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay and includes features like a variable refresh rate range, making it a better fit for fast-paced gaming even though it has a smaller 27-inch screen and lower resolution. The PG279QM also offers better color coverage, which is beneficial for print photo editing, but comes at a higher price than the PA329CV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
8.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.5
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1147:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
363 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
478 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$529
$499
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) costs $499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Asus PG279QM (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Asus PG279QM (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 1000:1 | 1147:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 363 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 478 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 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 | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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