Asus ROG Swift PG279Q 27" QHD Gaming Monitor (2019)
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Product Overview
Asus ROG Swift PG279Q is a premium 27-inch QHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit AHVA IPS panel.
The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great ergonomics
- Outstanding response time at max refresh rate
- Excellent gray uniformity
- Low input lag
- Wide viewing angles
Cons
- Poor contrast ratio
- No HDR support
- Doesn't support HDR or wide color gamuts
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x HDMI 1.4, 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
-60° ~ 60°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
89.04% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.6 in / 65.98 mm w/o stand, 9.37 in / 237.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.29 in / 362.96 mm w/o stand, 21.75 in / 552.53 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.4 in / 619.77 mm
Weight
7 kg / 15 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
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
AHVA IPS, Anti-glare/Matte, AU Optronics
Gamut
68.1% Adobe RGB, 72% NTSC, 100% sRGB
Input Lag
4 ms
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
30 Hz ~ 165 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
4 ms (min) / 5 ms (avg) / 7 ms (max)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, cTick, CU, ErP, ENERGY STAR, FCC Class B, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RCM, RoHS, TÜV Low Blue Light, TÜV Flicker-free, UL/cUL, VCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8.1; Windows 7)
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), Refresh Rate Turbo key, Flicker-free technology, Ultra-low Blue Light, Trace Free Technology, 5-way OSD joystick, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer)
Performance
Energy Efficiency
C
Power Consumption
40 W (average) / 90 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2019
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 69%ASUS PG279Q is an outstanding gaming monitor with clear motion and low input lag. The high-resolution screen, wide viewing angles, and great ergonomics also make it a great office monitor. It doesn't support HDR or wide color gamuts, but it's still a good monitor for media creation or watching videos.
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Pros
- Outstanding response time at max refresh rate
- Wide viewing angles
- Excellent gray uniformity
Cons
- Doesn't support HDR or wide color gamuts
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 64%ASUS PG279QZ is a very good monitor for most uses. Its 27 inch screen and 1440p resolution let you work comfortably. Gamers should be happy with its high refresh rate, low input lag, and G-SYNC support. Dark room performance is rather disappointing, but it performs well in bright rooms.
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Pros
- High refresh rate
- Wide viewing angles
- Great ergonomics
- Excellent gray uniformity
- Low input lag
Cons
- Poor contrast ratio
- No HDR support
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