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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM with its higher refresh rate will provide a smoother experience. However, the Dell U2723QE offers better resolution for sharp images, making it more suitable for productivity tasks and high-detail media consumption. Keep in mind, the Asus excels with fast-paced content while the Dell is more cost-effective and versatile for different types of work and casual content viewing. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media, but for strictly color-critical work like digital photo editing, both perform well. Choose Asus for gaming performance or Dell for a balance between work and play at a more attractive price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$580
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $580.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $580 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1978:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 341 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 415 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 20.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 162 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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