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Updated April 23, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority and you're looking for a monitor with a higher refresh rate that offers smoother gameplay, the Asus PG279QM would be a suitable choice, especially if you're looking to save money. It also has good performance for productivity tasks. However, if color depth and contrast are more important to you, for activities like watching movies or photo editing, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K, with its superior contrast and color volume, might be the better option, albeit at a higher price point. Keep in mind the ViewSonic's curved, ultra-wide screen offers a more immersive experience but less suitability for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Asus PG279QM (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 nits | 1400 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 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 | 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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