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Updated April 11, 2024·
For competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM with an IPS panel offers quick response times, making it a solid choice, especially considering its lower price point. However, if you're looking for the best visual experience for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel provides superior contrast and color quality, albeit at a higher cost. The OLED model is not as well suited for productivity due to its lower brightness levels, whereas the IPS model balances between gaming performance and adequate brightness for productivity tasks. Keep in mind, the premium OLED monitor might be pricier, but it excels in delivering striking visual quality for gaming and media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
8.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$899
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG279QM (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 PG279QM (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 PG279QM (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $899 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 162 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 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 | 103.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 1.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 PG279QM (IPS)
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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."
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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