ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q 27" Gaming Monitor
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ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with 170Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, 130% sRGB color coverage, and DisplayHDR 400 compatibility.
Featuring a fast IPS panel, the ROG Strix XG279Q also offers 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space without sacrificing refresh rate or response time. It also offers 1000:1 contrast ratio.
The
XG279Q uses ASUS's Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology that realizes 1ms response time. The G-SYNC compatibility with the 170Hz refresh rate makes the ROG Strix XG279Q an interesting option for high-performance gaming.
A similar monitor in a 1500R-curved form factor (and VA panel) is the ROG Strix XG27WQ.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent adaptive sync
- Very good ergonomics
- Great reflection handling
- Wide viewing angles
- Wide color gamut
- High refresh rate
Cons
- Low contrast ratio
- Bad black uniformity
- Some ghosting when overdrive is turned off
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-40° ~ 40°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
89.33% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.23 in / 82 mm w/o stand, 10.63 in / 270 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.45 in / 367 mm w/o stand, 16.22 in / 412 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.06 in / 611 mm
Weight
4 kg / 9 lbs w/o stand , 7 kg / 15 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (26.96 in / 684.7 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
95% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
23 Hz ~ 170 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
BSMI, cCSAus, FCC, CE, CCC, EPA, China RoHS, Win7
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Asus FastIPS, Aura Sync, Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology, GameFast Input technology, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur), 5-way OSD joystick, Shadow Boost, GamePlus, Adaptive-Sync Technology, GameVisual
Performance
Power Consumption
20 W (average) / 90 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable - optional, HDMI cable - optional, USB cable
Debut
2019
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 69%ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is a great monitor for most uses. It offers excellent gaming performance because it has a remarkable response time, VRR support, and incredibly low input lag. It has a large, 27 inch screen that offers enough space to multitask, and the 1440p resolution delivers clear text. Its IPS panel provides wide viewing angles, great for watching content with friends.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Very good ergonomics
- Wide viewing angles
- Great reflection handling
Cons
- Bad black uniformity
- Low contrast ratio
tomshardware[2]
Reviewer score 90%The XG279Q has a full set of image controls, all of which are available when GameVisual (picture modes) is set to User. There are three color temp options plus a user mode with RGB sliders. For HDR signals, all picture options are grayed out, but you get two new modes, Cinema and Gaming.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Wide color gamut
- High refresh rate
- Excellent adaptive sync
Cons
- Some ghosting when overdrive is turned off
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References
- ^ ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-strix-xg279q. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ROG Strix XG279Q Gaming Monitor Review: Speed and Style. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-xg279q. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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