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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer who values high refresh rates and quick responses, the Asus monitor is a solid choice, but it does come at a higher price. On the other hand, the MSI monitor is budget-friendly and still offers good performance for casual gaming and everyday tasks. Both are suitable for digital photo editing. Choosing the Asus might provide a slightly better gaming experience, but if you're looking to save money, MSI offers a good balance of features for its price. Neither monitor is especially well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG279QM (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
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
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
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 | 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 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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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