ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM 27" QHD Gaming Monitor (2021)
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ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is fast 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and 97% of the DCI-P3 color space.
Just like its ROG Strix sister model, the PG279QM features a fast IPS panel. It loses ASUS' proprietary Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) but adds more connectivity options (including a DisplayPort) and built-in speakers. As a result, this ROG Swift monitor is perhaps more suitable for all but the most extreme gamers.
The ROG Swift PG279QM still supports G-SYNC. While it is not slotted to be a contrast champion, it offers DisplayHDR 400 support, too.
Ergonomically, the ROG Swift PG279QM comes with a stand that is tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustable. Other features include TUV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emissions and for being flicker-free. It also comes with AURA SYNC RGB lighting.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400, HDR10
- 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
- High 4660.4 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-25° ~ 25°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
4660.4% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.54 in / 90 mm w/o stand, 10.04 in / 255 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
0.28 in / 7 mm w/o stand, 16.06 in / 408 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.17 in / 614 mm
Weight
4.5 kg / 10 lbs w/o stand , 8.1 kg / 18 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
97% DCI-P3, 150% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
1 Hz ~ 240 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400, HDR10
Licenses
TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-free
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Dark Boost, Fast IPS, Ultra Low Blue Light, GamePlus (Stopwatch/Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment), GameVisual, Flicker-free technology, Asus Aura Sync Lighting, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, Customized heatsink, Trace Free Technology
Performance
Energy Efficiency
C
Power Consumption
42 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2021
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