Asus PG279Q gaming monitor review: One of the most popular current high-end gaming monitors on the market with more than average IPS glow and backlight bleed issues.
Introduction
So the Asus already is available since Oct. 2015 and still Asus flagship model when it comes to WQHD (2560 x 1440), IPS and 144/165 Hz. The PG279Q has a response time of 4 milliseconds (Grey to Grey), a contrast ratio of 1000:1, sRGB color spare of 100%, integrated 2-watt speakers, and G-Sync. People who like to have a backlight strobing/scanning feature can use Nvidia's included ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) feature. A monitor to fall in love? Definitely, but there is a huge issue which keeps me from keeping the monitor.
This review received an update on March 23 (2017), Here, measurements were made for the luminance (max. + min. cd / m2) as well as for the contrast. Furthermore, optimal OSD settings were determined. These measurements show a very important subject. Individual units (also within a model series) have deviations in all measurement categories (contrast, color temperature, brightness...). This means:
1. Measurements on the internet will have different results
2. You shouldn't use settings from another person. "Optimal Settings" does not exist.
Everything else you can read here in the forum
IMPORTANT(!) Updates and new information about the Asus PG279Q can be found at the bottom of the article or in the table of contents (if available).Also available within the forum (click here).
Specifications
| Panel Type | AHVA IPS (AU Optronics) |
| Backlight | Edge LED / W-LED |
| Display size and aspect ratio | 27 Inch / 16:9 |
| Maximum Resolution | 2560x1440 (WQHD) |
| Pixel density | 108.8 ppi (Pixels per Inch) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz / Overclock 165 Hz |
| Native color depth and color space | 8-bit / sRGB |
| Response time (GtG) | 4ms + ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) |
| Brightness | 350cd/m2 |
| Integrated speakers | Yes 2 x 2-Watt |
| Video inputs | 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 1.4, 2x USB 3.0 |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio out |
| USB Hub | Yes |
| Power consumption | 90W max (Depending on USB Hub) |
| 27" Panel dimensions WxHxD with foot stand | 619.77 x 552.53 x 237.9mm |
| 27" Panel dimensions WxHxD without foot stand | 619.77 x 362.96 x 65.98mm |
| Frame width | 7mm |
| Weight | 7.0 Kg |
| Warranty | 3 Jahre |
| Ergonomics | Tilt, Height, Pivot, Swivel |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync |
| G-Sync Range | 30-165Hz |
| Contrast (Native) | 1000:1 |
| Vesa | Yes 100mm |
| Curved | No |
Alternatives
Alternative 144 / 165Hz WQHD (2560x1440) IPS monitors to the Asus PG279Q:
(All other alternatives are listed in the Gaming-Monitor-List. Future releases can be found here)
Find the Asus PG279Q here: Buy on Amazon
With Freesync:
Acer XF270HUA Review / Buy on Amazon
Eizo Foris FS2735 Review / Buy on Amazon
ASUS MG279Q Buy on Amazon
With G-Sync
AOC Agon AG271QG Buy on Amazon
Acer Predator XB271HU Buy on Amazon
Viewsonic XG2703-GS Review / Buy on Amazon
YouTube Video Review
Connections
Foot Stand
Navigation & OSD
LED Foot Stand
Greyscale Test
Black Level & IPS Glow
Viewing Angles
Response Time
Measurement data
Contrast, Brightness, and Black Point:
Presets and Measurements:
Measurements on standard settings
Measurements with optimal settings
Optimal settings (on my unit)
Results
Deviation
ULMB Measurements
Comparison Charts
Pros & Cons
Pro
- NVidia G-Sync
- Very nice colors
- Clearly better blacks compared to a TN panel
- 144/165 Hz
- Lovely ULMB feature
- Very good and solid foot stand
- Half matte panel coating
- Very good processing
- Very nice viewing angles
- USB Hub
- Pretty design
- Contrast of around 1150:1
- WQHD (2560x1440) "sweet spot"
Neutral
- A bit more ghosting when using ULMB compared to a TN panel
- Illuminated foot stand
- Viewing angles in dark image content (because of the IPS Glow)
- A small gap between the panel frame and the panel housing
- Build in speaker
Contra
- Greenish tint in the color temperature (especially against the Samsung CHG or the CFG70)
- No own OSD profiles (changes will be saved within Asus presets)
- Panel frame construction. The panel frame on the Asus PG279Q causes much more issues within IPS Glow and backlight bleed compared to the competition (Acer, Viewsonic, AOC). This does not mean, that you cannot get a PG279Q with good glow conditions. It just means that the risk of IPS Glow is higher on the PG279Q
- No black equalizer in the OSD
- ULMB brightness (for me okay) for most of the people too dark
- 21:9 movies are partly intolerable because of the IPS Glow (depending on your individual unit)
