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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize fast response times and high refresh rates for competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM with its IPS panel could be a great choice, particularly as it's more affordable. However, for a premium, you can opt for the MSI MEG 342C with its QD-OLED panel, which offers superior contrast and color performance, making it exceptional for HDR gaming and media consumption. Given its wider screen, it also provides a more immersive experience, though it's not as tailored for competitive gaming as the Asus. For productivity, the Asus offers good text clarity, while the MSI provides a larger, enveloping display but at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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