The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a 1440p, 240Hz gaming monitor with a 27-inch screen. Part of the Republic of Gamers lineup, it's newer and has a higher refresh rate than the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q and the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ. Like the older models, it has native G-SYNC VRR support, and it has features you can only use with an NVIDIA graphics card, like NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, to measure the latency of each part of your setup. Unlike most monitors, it has three HDMI ports, but none of them support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so you can only take advantage of the monitor's refresh rate with a DisplayPort connection.
Our Verdict
The ASUS PG279QM is a good PC gaming monitor. With a 240Hz refresh rate, it's a good choice for competitive gaming, and it has native G-SYNC support to take full advantage of NVIDIA graphics cards. It even has features you can only use with NVIDIA graphics cards, like Reflex Latency Analyzer to measure the latency of your setup. Speaking of which, it has low input lag and a fast response time for sharp motion. Unfortunately, though, it has limited picture quality as it has a low contrast ratio and a bad local dimming feature that fails to improve it.
- 240Hz refresh rate.
- Fast response time for sharp motion.
- Native G-SYNC support.
- Low input lag.
- Supports NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Bad edge-lit local dimming.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM isn't bad for console gaming. Motion looks sharp, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. However, it can't take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but you can still play 1440p games up to 120Hz with VRR support. That said, it doesn't deliver realistic images because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, the local dimming feature is bad, and it doesn't make highlights pop in HDR.
- Fast response time for sharp motion.
- Low input lag.
- VRR works with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Bad edge-lit local dimming.
- Can't take full advantage of consoles.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a good monitor for office use. It has good text clarity, and the screen is big enough to open two windows side-by-side. The image remains consistent at an angle, so you can easily share your screen with someone else, and it has impressive ergonomics, too. Lastly, it gets bright enough to fight glare, which is great if you want to use it in a well-lit room, and it has good reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Impressive ergonomics.
- No dedicated office features.
The ASUS PG279QM is good for media creators. The large screen makes it easy to see more of your timeline at once. It has wide viewing angles and impressive ergonomics, so you can easily share your screen with someone else. It also displays a wide range of colors and has an accurate sRGB mode, but you need to calibrate it for the best white balance. Unfortunately, it has low contrast and disappointing black uniformity, so it delivers limited picture quality, especially in dark rooms.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Accurate sRGB mode.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Impressive ergonomics.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Bad edge-lit local dimming.
- Needs calibration for the best white balance.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM has good brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room, but highlights don't stand out in HDR.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM has a very good response time. Motion looks sharp with fast-moving objects, but there's more blur at lower refresh rates.
- Fast response time for sharp motion.
- Some more blur at lower refresh rates.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM has mediocre HDR picture quality. It has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray in dark rooms, and it has a bad local dimming feature that fails to improve the picture quality in dark scenes. Colors don't look vivid either.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Bad edge-lit local dimming.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM has okay SDR picture quality. While it displays a wide range of colors, blacks look gray due to its low contrast ratio.
- Displays wide range of SDR colors.
- Low native contrast ratio.
The ASUS PG279QM has excellent color accuracy. It has an accurate sRGB mode, but you still need to calibrate it if you want the best white balance.
- Accurate sRGB mode.
- Needs calibration for the best white balance.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
- Updated Aug 15, 2024: Clarified that the ASUS is advertised as having Variable Overdrive.
- Updated Aug 14, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
- Updated Aug 09, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0. This includes new tests for VRR Motion Performance, Refresh Rate Compliance, Cumulative Absolute Deviation (CAD), and VRR Flicker. You can read the full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM, which is the only size available. It's part of ASUS' ROG Swift lineup of gaming monitors, and it's newer than the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q and the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ, which are also native G-SYNC monitors but have lower refresh rates.
| Model | Size | Native Resolution | Max Refresh Rate | Native G-SYNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG279QM | 27" | 1440p | 240Hz | Yes |
Our unit was manufactured in Aug. 2021; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a good 1440p, 240Hz gaming monitor that takes full advantage of NVIDIA graphics cards thanks to its native G-SYNC support. This includes features like NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer that measures the latency of your setup, which is useful to see which devices cause the most delay. It's definitely a great choice if you want a native G-SYNC monitor as the market for those is limited. However, if you don't need that, there are other 1440p, 240Hz monitors with G-SYNC compatibility that you can get for less, like the Dell Alienware AW2723DF.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best 1440p gaming monitors, the best G-SYNC monitors, and the best 240Hz monitors.
The ASUS VG279QM is a bit better than the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. The VG279QM has an optional backlight strobing feature, commonly known as black frame insertion, designed to improve the appearance of motion. The VG279QM also has much better ergonomics and a faster response time at the max refresh rate. On the other hand, the PG279QM has a higher resolution screen, resulting in better text clarity and a sharper image when gaming or watching videos.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T and the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM are both 240Hz 1440p gaming monitors. They're each great choices for gaming, but choosing one over the other can come down to which graphics card you have. The ASUS has native G-SYNC support that can take full advantage of NVIDIA graphics cards, and it has features that you can only use with NVIDIA graphics cards, like Reflex Latency Analyzer. However, the Samsung is the better choice for gaming in a dark room as it has a higher contrast.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is better than its predecessor, the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q. The PG279QM has a much faster response time at 60Hz, and unlike the PG279Q, it supports HDR. The PG279QM also has slightly better text clarity. On the other hand, the PG279Q is a bit more versatile for gaming, as it has an optional backlight strobing feature, which can improve the appearance of motion.
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.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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