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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are focused on competitive gaming and appreciate a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay, the Asus PG279QM would serve you well, but at a higher cost. On the other hand, the LG 32GP850 offers a larger screen which can enhance your experience in both gaming and media consumption at a lower price point, but its refresh rate isn't as high, making it less ideal for very fast-paced games. Neither are the best for HDR content, so if you're looking for vibrant colors in movies or games with HDR, you might want to consider other options. Both are suitable for digital photo editing, but if print photo editing is a priority, the Asus with its higher color gamut coverage becomes more appealing despite the extra expense. 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 LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
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 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 430 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 6.2 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 | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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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