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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming and a tighter budget are priorities, the Asus PG279QM with its high refresh rate and quick response time offers a smooth experience without breaking the bank. However, for those seeking the pinnacle of image quality, particularly in HDR gaming and media consumption, the Cooler Master GZ2711 with its OLED panel provides superior contrast and color performance, though it comes at a higher cost. Both monitors share similar resolutions and sizes, but the tradeoff essentially boils down to whether you value financial savings and competitive gaming advantages over superior visual quality in HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$499
$684
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $499 and the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) costs $684.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $684 | ||
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 | 450 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 0.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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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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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