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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM offers a higher refresh rate, which can enhance your gaming experience with smoother play; however, it comes at a higher price. For casual gaming or productivity, the LG 27GP850 still provides a good refresh rate and decent color accuracy at a lower cost. Neither of these monitors are the best bet for HDR gaming or media, but for everyday tasks and non-competitive gaming, you might prefer the LG for its value. The Asus may be better for aspiring competitive players who prioritize performance and are willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$389
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $389 | ||
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 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | |
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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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