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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you're keen on fast response times and high refresh rates without spending a premium, the Asus monitor might suit you well. However, if you want the best color accuracy and contrast, specifically for HDR gaming or exceptional media consumption, and don't mind paying more for those features, the Dell Alienware monitor would be the better choice. The OLED technology of the Dell provides deeper blacks and more vibrant colors but may not be as well-suited for productivity tasks due to potential burn-in risk over long periods displaying static content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
9.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-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
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-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 Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $900 | ||
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 | QD-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 | 235 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 445 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 | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
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 | 1 | |
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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