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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality gaming monitor without spending too much, the Asus PG279QM is a solid choice, offering very good performance for both casual and competitive gaming at a lower price point. The monitor has an IPS panel, which generally delivers good color accuracy and viewing angles, making it also suitable for digital photo editing. However, the LG 27GR95QL, with its W-OLED technology, provides exceptional contrast and color depth, beneficial for HDR gaming and media consumption. It's worth considering the LG if you're ready to invest in premium picture quality for gaming and media, despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
6.4
5.8
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) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$992
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $992 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 600 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 0.3 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 | 9.9/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | |
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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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