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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQN stands out with its higher refresh rate and strobing feature, which can reduce motion blur, providing a smoother and more responsive experience. However, if you also dabble in digital photo editing and value more accurate color reproduction, the Asus PG279QM might be preferable due to its better color accuracy and suitability for print photo editing. Both monitors offer good image clarity and text quality, but neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind, the PG27AQN's semi-gloss coating could result in more reflections compared to the PG279QM's matte finish. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQN (IPS).
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$749
$949
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) costs $949.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
92.0 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
974:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
414 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
644 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Asus PG27AQN (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $949 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 974:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 414 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 644 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 5.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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