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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM has a higher refresh rate and better response time, providing a smoother gameplay experience. However, if you want a larger screen with higher resolution for more immersive media consumption and productivity, the LG 32GQ950 might be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind that while the LG has 4K resolution, which is better for editing high-resolution images and videos, neither monitor is ideal for true HDR gaming or HDR video editing due to their limited HDR peak brightness. Both monitors have similar color accuracy, but the LG's larger size and higher pixel count provide sharper image clarity, which could benefit productivity tasks. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$749
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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