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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM offers a much higher refresh rate, lower response time, and is well-suited for fast-paced games. It's also a strong choice for digital photo editing given its broad color gamut coverage. However, if your focus is on productivity tasks such as coding, writing, or spreadsheet work, the LG DualUp's unique vertical screen may offer better document visibility and multitasking at a somewhat lower price. The DualUp isn't as well-suited for gaming or HDR content due to its lower refresh rate and unknown HDR capabilities, but its higher resolution and pixel density could be beneficial for detailed work. 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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.0
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 2880 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 300 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 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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