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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are willing to invest in a monitor with a higher price for a smoother experience, the Asus PG279QM is a strong choice. However, for general productivity, casual gaming, and digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a comparable performance at a lower cost, making it a more budget-friendly option. Both monitors have similar screen resolution, size, and panel types, but the Gigabyte also features USB power delivery and is cheaper, which could be deciding factors if connectivity and price are key considerations for your setup. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, so if that's important to you, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$749
$365
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both very good for competitive 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
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (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 Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $365 | ||
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 508 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 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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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Asus PG279QM (IPS)
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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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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