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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen for a more immersive experience in gaming or media, then the LG 32GQ850's 32-inch display is suitable, although its text clarity may be slightly less sharp due to a lower pixel density. On the other hand, if you are keen on competitive gaming with minimal motion blur, the Asus PG279QM's very good response time and strobing feature makes it a strong option. For tasks like digital photo editing, both monitors will serve you well with accurate colors. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing due to limited peak brightness and color volume. The LG offers a slightly higher refresh rate, which benefits fluid gameplay, but the Asus has more HDMI ports for connecting multiple devices. If you require a monitor for productivity with clearer text and image clarity, the Asus might be the better choice due to its higher pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG279QM (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Cost
$749
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $718 | ||
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 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 600 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 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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