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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PG279QM is a strong choice for competitive gaming due to its high refresh rate and quick response time which reduces motion blur, making it easier to respond to fast-paced games. If you're focused on productivity and want a larger screen with a higher resolution for better multitasking and a more immersive experience, the LG 38WN95C with its wider aspect ratio and larger screen may be worth the higher price. Both monitors are suitable for digital photo editing with good color accuracy, but for HDR gaming and media, the LG offers better brightness and color volume. Neither are the best candidates for professional HDR video editing due to their limited HDR peak brightness. If your preference leans more heavily towards gaming performance with a tighter budget, the Asus might be the better fit. Conversely, if workspace and visual immersion in media are priorities and you're comfortable with a higher price, the LG could suit your needs better. 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 692 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 | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | |
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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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