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Release date: July 22, 2017
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ASUS PG279Q review

ASUS PG279Q. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 4 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black, Red

ROG Swift PG279Q

Gaming monitor is built for victory in the professional gaming arena, and features a WQHD IPS panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. 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.

Impeccably lifelike gaming visuals

A 27-inch 2K/WQHD display for highly detailed visuals and more onscreen space The ROG Swift PG279Q 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.

IPS technology for consistent, accurate color

ROG Swift PG279Q gaming monitor gives you superior images with outstanding colors thanks to 100% sRGB color gamut and an astounding 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Wide 178-degree viewing angles ensure minimal distortion and color shift even when you're viewing from extreme positions.

Ultra-smooth graphics for seamless gameplay

The ROG Swift PG279Q'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. You can even select your preferred refresh rate with a turbo key to toggle refresh rates on the fly without needing to access the graphics driver control panel. Quickly select from 60, 120, or 165Hz refresh rates while in the middle of a game to match the different frame rates of different games to maintain smoothness. Lessen the load on your GPU and CPU by setting a cap on the Hz for different games.

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

The ROG Swift PG279Q 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 PG279Q lets you enjoy seamlessly-smooth and lag-free gameplay when playing the latest fast-paced first-person shooters, sports, and action-adventure titles.

Gamer-centric features

ROG Swift PG279Q gaming monitor features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements so you get more out of your game. The crosshair overlay gives you four different crosshair options to suit the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.

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.

Multi-display gaming at its finest

Super-narrow bezel design for seamless multi-display setups The ROG Swift PG279Q'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 2-watt speakers

The ROG Swift PG279Q has a wide selection of connectivity options for WQHD input including DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI ports. ROG Swift PG279Q also has two USB 3.0 ports to quick-charge your mobile devices while gaming; it can even be used as an alternative high-speed signal input port.

  • 27” QuadHD (1440p) with thin bezel design, the best balance of screen size and resolution for gaming
  • Breaking the 144Hz Barrier with 165Hz refresh rate for even smoother gaming graphics
  • IPS Panel displays full sRGB gamut for immersive life-like color in games, movies, and design
  • NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Technology removes stutter and screen tearing for the smoothest gaming experience
  • ASUS EyeCare Technology enables low-blue light mode and flicker-free panels for marathon gaming comfort

ASUS PG279Q specs

Other Features

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

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 7 kg
Height (without stand): 36.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.6 cm
Width (without stand): 62 cm
Height (with stand): 552.5 mm
Depth (with stand): 237.9 mm
Width (with stand): 619.8 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 10.6 kg
Package height: 456 mm
Package depth: 300 mm
Package width: 756 mm
Cables included: AC
Stand included: yes

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 90 W

Ergonomics

Custom key function: yes
Gaming UX on-screen display (OSD): yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -60 - 60°
Pivot: True
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7), RCM, TUV Flicker-free , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light
Product colour: Black, Red
Market positioning: Gaming

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
DVI port: no
USB version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 100%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Digital vertical frequency: 30 - 65 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 34 - 209 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.233 x 0.233 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Supported video modes: 2160p
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: 4 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")