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ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
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ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
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Max Refresh Rate240 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Max Refresh Rate170 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Variants
- ROG Swift PG279QM (27")
- ROG Strix XG27AQ (27")
- ROG Strix XG27AQ-W (27")
Our Verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM offer very similar performance. The XG27AQ is a bit more versatile for gaming, as it has an optional backlight strobing feature, commonly known as black frame insertion, which can improve the appearance of motion. On the other hand, the PG279QM has a higher refresh rate and is better for competitive gaming.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
8.4
8.5
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
3.9" (9.9 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
15.8" (40.1 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
Yes, Clockwise
Swivel Range
-25° to 25°
-25° to 25°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
21.9" (55.5 cm)
24.4" (62.1 cm)
Base Depth
10.1" (25.7 cm)
10.4" (26.3 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
9.1" (23.0 cm)
10.9" (27.7 cm)
Weight (With Display)
17.6 lbs (8.0 kg)
19.6 lbs (8.9 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.4 cm)
24.1" (61.1 cm)
Housing Height
14.4" (36.6 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
3.4" (8.6 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
External Brick
External Brick
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.2
6.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,147 : 1
1,121 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
1,169 : 1
1,117 : 1
Local Dimming
3.0
1.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
8.0
7.2
Real Scene
348 cd/m²
269 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
370 cd/m²
223 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
364 cd/m²
274 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
363 cd/m²
280 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
363 cd/m²
295 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
363 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
369 cd/m²
221 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
364 cd/m²
274 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
363 cd/m²
280 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
363 cd/m²
295 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
363 cd/m²
297 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
0.018
Minimum Brightness
41 cd/m²
44 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
7.1
6.5
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
469 cd/m²
349 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
486 cd/m²
309 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
478 cd/m²
378 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
477 cd/m²
387 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
477 cd/m²
406 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
432 cd/m²
408 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
485 cd/m²
305 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
477 cd/m²
376 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
476 cd/m²
384 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
476 cd/m²
404 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
430 cd/m²
407 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.007
0.017
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.0
8.8
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
35°
46°
Color Washout From Right
34°
50°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
51°
67°
Color Shift From Right
53°
57°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
41°
50°
Brightness Loss From Right
41°
51°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
59°
63°
Gamma Shift From Right
59°
63°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.7
6.8
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
29°
31°
Color Washout From Above
30°
35°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
36°
47°
Color Shift From Above
41°
38°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
33°
38°
Brightness Loss From Above
34°
40°
Black Level Raise From Below
53°
48°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
44°
Gamma Shift From Below
30°
34°
Gamma Shift From Above
32°
34°
Gray Uniformity
7.9
8.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
4.340%
2.082%
50% DSE
0.129%
0.137%
Black Uniformity
5.8
6.5
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.448%
1.107%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
5.915%
4.699%
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.8
8.6
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode (sRGB)
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
103.1%
99.5%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.30
3.49
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,663 K
6,466 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.22
2.23
Color dE (Avg.)
1.36
2.24
Contrast Setting
50
N/A
RGB Settings
100-100-100
Default
Gamma Setting
2.2
Default
Brightness Setting
40
N/A
Measured Brightness
179 cd/m²
173 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Yes
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.7
9.8
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Racing Mode
sRGB Gamut Area xy
99.1%
99.3%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.65
0.42
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,498 K
6,491 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.41
0.38
Contrast Setting
50
80
RGB Settings
100-94-98
100-94-94
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Brightness Setting
18
13
Measured Brightness
103 cd/m²
98 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.9
9.4
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.6%
99.1%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Racing
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
99.9%
84.6%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Racing
HDR Color Gamut
9.1
8.5
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
95.8%
93.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
83.0%
69.8%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
HDR Color Volume
8.2
7.5
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
75.7%
75.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
37.0%
68.5%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
HDR Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
Text Clarity
7.5
7.5
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.7
7.5
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
4.7%
5.2%
Indirect Reflections
2.5%
2.9%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.2%
2.3%
Gradient
9.9
9.2
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.7
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
99.1%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.7%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.0
8.6
Native Refresh Rate
240 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
170 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
240 Hz
170 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
144 Hz
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)
G-SYNC
Yes (Native)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
240 Hz
170 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
8.1
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Esports
Variable Overdrive Advertised
Yes
Avg. CAD
153
Best CAD
121
Worst CAD
168
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.7
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
42%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
61%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
81%
Response Time @ 60Hz
8.0
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Level 0
Rise / Fall Time
6.1 ms
5.1 ms
Total Response Time
7.4 ms
12 ms
Overshoot Error
1 RGB
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
11.6 ms
7.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
11.6 ms
17.5 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
6 RGB
0.0%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
8.2
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD esports
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Avg. CAD
121
Best 10% CAD
71
Worst 10% CAD
232
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
3.9 ms
3.6 ms
Total Response Time
5.2 ms
7.3 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Level 1
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
3 RGB
2.1%
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
10 RGB
10.2%
Worst 10% First Response Time
9.1 ms
6.0 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
9.1 ms
11.1 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
7.9
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD esports
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Avg. CAD
155
Best 10% CAD
94
Worst 10% CAD
238
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
7.1 ms
5.8 ms
RGB Overshoot
7 RGB
3.9%
Total Response Time
9.5 ms
9.3 ms
First Response Time
4.7 ms
3.5 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Level 1
Worst 10% Total Response Time
11.4 ms
13.3 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
11 RGB
15.1%
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 60Hz
7.6
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD esports
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Avg. CAD
165
Best 10% CAD
95
Worst 10% CAD
273
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Esports
Level 0
First Response Time
6.1 ms
5.1 ms
Total Response Time
7.4 ms
12 ms
RGB Overshoot
1 RGB
0.0%
Worst 10% Total Response Time
11.6 ms
17.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
11.6 ms
7.3 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
6 RGB
0.0%
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
Yes
Maximum Frequency
N/A
170 Hz
Minimum Frequency
N/A
80 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
160 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
160 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
No
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
No
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
Yes
VRR Flicker
9.5
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
0.6 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.1 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.1 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.9
9.1
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.1 ms
3.2 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
6.6 ms
4.4 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
14.9 ms
8.4 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
3.3 ms
Resolution
7.5
8.0
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
PS5 Compatibility
5.0
7.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4.7
9.2
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
4k @ 60Hz
No
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.2)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
3 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
USB
USB-A Ports
2
3 (2x USB, 1x Service Port Only)
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
Yes
RGB Illumination
Controllable
Controllable
Multiple Input Display
No
No
KVM Switch
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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