This monitor is a newer version of the ASUS ROG PG279Q.
Our Verdict
The ASUS PG279QZ is a very good monitor for most uses. Its 27 inch screen and 1440p resolution let you work comfortably, with plenty of space for multiple windows opened at the same time. 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 and it has wide viewing angles, so you can share your work or for some co-op gaming. Color accuracy is good; however, its coverage of Adobe RGB may not be sufficient for professional photo or video editing.
- Excellent gaming features.
- Excellent motion handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Low contrast ratio.
- No HDR support.
The ASUS PG279QZ is a great office monitor. It has a very good resolution and size that make multitasking easy. The viewing angles are excellent, allowing you to share your work, and you can position the monitor however you like thanks to its impressive ergonomics. It has a decent peak brightness and reflection handling, which is best for an averagely-lit room.
The ASUS PG279QZ is an excellent monitor for gaming. Apart from its large 27 inch screen size and sharp resolution, this monitor has excellent low input lag and it supports G-SYNC. Additionally, its high refresh rate and fast response time make it a great choice for gamers. It's not the best for dark room gaming due to its low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity, but it handles bright rooms very well.
The ASUS PG279QZ is a decent monitor for media consumption. It has a very low input lag and is very responsive to your actions. Its QHD resolution allows you to display much of the content in its native resolution and the monitor can handle well any annoying reflections from the light sources in your room.
The PG279QZ is a very good monitor for media creation. Its large size and high resolution allow you to multitask comfortably and its great ergonomics lets you switch from landscape to portrait mode easily. Its IPS panel provides wide viewing angles and it has excellent gray uniformity, with almost no sign of dirty screen effect. Sadly, it's an 8-bit panel, but its gradient performance is superb.
The ASUS PG279QZ doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 10, 2020: The monitor's G-SYNC support has been changed from 'compatible' to 'native'.
- Updated Feb 17, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Jan 11, 2019: Review published.
- Updated Jan 09, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27 inch (PG279QZ) which is the only size of this monitor available. There are other variants within the ASUS gaming range which differ in design, size, and refresh rate. The ASUS PG279QZ is the newer version of the ASUS PG279Q, and it has now been replaced by the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their PG279QZ doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Native Resolution | Refresh rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG279QZ | 27" | 1440p | 144Hz | G-SYNC support |
| PG279Q | 27" | 1440p | 144Hz | G-SYNC support |
| PG279QM | 27" | 1440p | 240Hz | G-SYNC support, HDR |
| VG248QE | 24" | 1080p | 144Hz | Lightboost support |
| VG245H | 24" | 1080p | 75Hz | FreeSync support |
| VG278Q | 27" | 1080p | 144Hz | FreeSync support |
| VG275Q | 25" | 1080p | 75Hz | FreeSync support |
Our unit of the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ was manufactured in September 2018.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The ASUS PG279QZ is an excellent gaming monitor with a well-balanced set of features. In the crowded market of 27 inch 1440p monitors with a 144Hz refresh rate, its performance is among the best; however, the lack of HDR support is a bit disappointing. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best G-SYNC monitors, and the best 1440p gaming monitors we've tested so far.
The ASUS ROG PG279Q is very similar to the ASUS PG279QZ. The two monitors are nearly identical in design and have a very similar overall performance, except for brightness. The older PG279Q is brighter than the newer PG279QZ.
The ASUS PG279QZ is better than the LG 27UD68P-B. The ASUS PG279QZ has better ergonomics, lower input lag, higher refresh rate, and a faster response time that will please gamers. On the other hand, the LG 27UD68P-B has higher resolution that can fit more detail on the screen.
The ASUS PG279QZ is better than the AOC AGON AG271QX for most people. The ASUS is an IPS monitor with much better viewing angles whereas the AOC has a TN panel with almost instantaneous response time and better black uniformity. The ASUS PG279QZ has better ergonomics and a BFI option to make the image crisper.
The ASUS PG279QZ is somewhat better than the Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz. The ASUS PG279QZ has marginally better reflection handling, and it ships with a slightly better pre-calibration which is important for office users who usually don't calibrate their monitors.
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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