If competitive gaming is a top priority and budget allows, the Asus PG279QM offers a superior experience thanks to its higher refresh rate and better performance in fast-paced games. However, if you're looking to save money and need a monitor primarily for casual gaming or general productivity, the Gigabyte G24F-2 will serve you well for those purposes without the extra investment. Neither option is tailored for high-end HDR gaming or media consumption, but both are suitable for digital photo editing with good color accuracy. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG279QM (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$140
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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