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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and have a higher budget, the Asus PG279QM (IPS) offers excellent performance with features suitable for fast-paced games. However, for those who are cost-conscious and looking for a balanced option that still performs well in gaming and everyday tasks, the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is a more affordable choice, albeit with a lower color performance for tasks like digital photo editing. Neither of these monitors is optimal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing, so if either is a priority, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$749
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both very good for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $270 | ||
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 | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 300 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 5 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 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 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 | 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 | |
Shopping
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."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Notebook Check
Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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