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Release date: 4 May 2019
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ASUS ROG Swift PG278QE review

ASUS ROG Swift PG278QE. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°, Viewing angle, vertical: 160°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

ROG Swift PG278QE gaming monitor is built for victory in the professional gaming arena, and features a WQHD panel with overclockable 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Integrated NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology synchronizes the display's refresh rate to the GPU for smooth visuals and lag-free gameplay. This monitor features the latest technologies and design touches to make it a must-have weapon for all enthusiast players.
A 27-inch 2K/WQHD display for highly detailed visuals and more onscreen space The ROG Swift PG278QE represents a new generation displays, with a WQHD 2560 x 1440 panel that delivers four times the resolution of 720p and 109 pixels per inch. You get to enjoy greater image detail and up to 77% more onscreen desktop space than standard Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays. These add up to give you a major in-game advantage.

Incredibly-fast 165Hz refresh rate

The ROG Swift PG278QE’s gaming monitor 165Hz refresh rate decimates lag and motion blur to give you the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This ultrafast refresh rate lets you play at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what’s onscreen — so you’ll get that first strike in.

Gain a Competitive Edge with NVIDIA®G-SYNC™ Technology

The ROG Swift PG278QE incorporates NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ display technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest, and most breathtaking gaming imaginable. G-SYNC™ synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate to the GPU in your GeForce GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. ROG Swift PG278QE lets you enjoy seamlessly-smooth and lag-free gameplay when playing the latest fast-paced first-person shooters, sports, and action-adventure titles.

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology

The ASUS GamePlus hotkey gives you in-game enhancements so you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology

ASUS GameVisual Technology has six pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.

Super-narrow bezel design for seamless multi-display setups

The ROG Swift PG278QE’s slim profile and super-narrow 6mm bezel makes it perfect for almost seamless multi-display setups so your eyes move swiftly from one monitor to another. It can also be VESA wall-mounted – an even easier way to have a multi-display gaming setup.

Robust connectivity with exclusive gaming hotkeys

ROG Swift PG278QE gives you flexible connectivity options for WQHD (2560 x 1440) input via its DisplayPort1.2 and HDMI ports. It also has two USB 3.0 ports for your mouse and keyboard, and can charge your mobile devices while gaming.

Smart cable management

A cable management design feature found on the back of the monitor allows you to organize and hide your cables to keep your gaming area tidy.

Ultra-low blue light technology

The ROG Swift PG278QE also comes with the ASUS Ultra Low Blue Light filters to protect you from harmful blue light. You can easily access and select four different filter settings onscreen through a handy five-way joystick makes it easy to jump through the On-screen display (OSD) menus to fulfill your different scenarios.
The ROG Swift PG278QE gaming monitor has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TÃœV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.

Flicker free technology

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other damaging effects when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.

Ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustable stand

The ROG Swift PG278QE is specially designed for marathon gaming sessions. It has an ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment so you can always find that ideal viewing position whether you’re on the couch or sitting on your bed.

  • 27-inch, WQHD 2560 x 1440 resolution display for lifelike gaming visuals
  • 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and NVIDIA®G-SYNCâ„¢ technology for seamless visuals and smooth gameplay
  • ASUS-exclusive Ultra-Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, GamePlus, and GameVisual technologies provide a comfortable gaming experience
  • Ergonomically-designed stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment for comfortable viewing position

ASUS ROG Swift PG278QE specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 3.7 kg
Height (without stand): 36.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.6 cm
Width (without stand): 62 cm
Weight (with stand): 5.9 kg
Height (with stand): 378 mm
Depth (with stand): 211 mm
Width (with stand): 620 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 8.1 kg
Package height: 464 mm
Package depth: 210 mm
Package width: 704 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB
Stand included: yes

Power

Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 90 W

Ergonomics

Number of OSD languages: 21
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 33°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -90 - 90°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: -90 - 90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 13 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, C-Tick, CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8.1, Windows 7), TUV Flicker-free , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, ICES-3, PC recycle
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): no

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: no
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

RGB colour space: sRGB
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 cm
Vertical scan range: 60 - 165 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 88 - 240 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.233 x 0.233 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 160°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Backlight type: W-LED
Display technology: LED
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: TN
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")