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Test Results

Design

Curved No

Curve Radius Not Curved

The ASUS VG279Q has a simple design, very similar to the ASUS VG245H. It's mainly black with some red on the stand and base.

Good build quality. The design has a few nice design features, including rubber covers for the VESA screws.

Height Adjustment 5.1" (13.0 cm)

Tilt Range -30° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape Yes, Both Ways

Swivel Range -90° to 90°

Wall Mount VESA 100x100

Outstanding ergonomics, similar to the ASUS TUF VG27AQ and much better than the MSI Optix G272. The stand allows for a very wide swivel range, and it can be rotated into portrait mode either clockwise or counterclockwise, which is great if you need to place your inputs on a certain side. The back of the monitor has a simple design etched into it. There's no quick release on the stand, but it can be VESA-mounted. Cable management is handled by a hole in the stand arm.

Base Width 10.8" (27.4 cm)

Base Depth 8.3" (21.1 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 6.5" (16.5 cm)

Weight (With Display) 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)

The stand is very simple, but supports the monitor well and doesn't take up too much space. The monitor wobbles a bit when nudged, but this isn't too distracting.

Housing Width 24.4" (61.9 cm)

Housing Height 14.2" (36.1 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 2.0" (5.1 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels) 0.4" (1.0 cm)

There's a joystick and four buttons on the back of the monitor to control the on-screen display.

Power Supply Internal

• Manual
• Audio patch cable
• DVI cable
• HDMI cable
• DisplayPort cable
• Compact power adapter (Not Shown)

Picture Quality

Native Contrast 1,248 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming N/A

The contrast ratio isn't bad for an IPS panel. Although VA panel monitors have better contrast ratios, it's still one of the better ones we've seen on an IPS, similar to the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q.

Local Dimming No

Backlight Edge

The VG279Q doesn't support local dimming. The above video is for reference only.

Real Scene 414 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 431 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 431 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 431 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 431 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 430 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 430 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 431 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 430 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 430 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 430 cd/m²

ABL 0.000

Minimum Brightness 50 cd/m²

Great SDR peak brightness. It can combat glare in most rooms, and there's essentially no variation in brightness with varied content, which is great. It's quite brighter than the ASUS VG245H.

VESA DisplayHDR Certification No Certification

Real Scene N/A

Peak 2% Window N/A

Peak 10% Window N/A

Peak 25% Window N/A

Peak 50% Window N/A

Peak 100% Window N/A

Sustained 2% Window N/A

Sustained 10% Window N/A

Sustained 25% Window N/A

Sustained 50% Window N/A

Sustained 100% Window N/A

ABL N/A

The VG279Q doesn't support HDR.

Color Washout From Left 48°

Color Washout From Right 47°

Color Shift From Left 59°

Color Shift From Right 59°

Brightness Loss From Left 49°

Brightness Loss From Right 49°

Black Level Raise From Left 70°

Black Level Raise From Right 70°

Gamma Shift From Left 57°

Gamma Shift From Right 58°

Excellent horizontal viewing angle, which is typical for an IPS panel. This is great for when you need to share your screen with others.

Color Washout From Below 31°

Color Washout From Above 36°

Color Shift From Below 39°

Color Shift From Above 48°

Brightness Loss From Below 35°

Brightness Loss From Above 40°

Black Level Raise From Below 70°

Black Level Raise From Above 70°

Gamma Shift From Below 32°

Gamma Shift From Above 37°

Decent vertical viewing angle. You'll lose some image accuracy if you mount it below or above eye level.

50% Std. Dev. 2.226%

50% DSE 0.153%

Excellent gray uniformity on the VG279Q. Some darker bands can be seen through the screen, but this isn't very noticeable with most content. In near-black scenes, the monitor has nearly perfect uniformity.

Native Std. Dev. 2.166%

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. N/A

Disappointing black uniformity. There's visible clouding throughout. This is especially noticeable when watching dark content in a dark room.

Picture Mode Racing Mode

sRGB Gamut Area xy 110.8%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 1.21

Color Temperature (Avg.) 6,731 K

Gamma (Avg.) 2.23

Color dE (Avg.) 1.94

Contrast Setting 80

RGB Settings 100-100-100

Gamma Setting No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 63

Measured Brightness 306 cd/m²

Brightness Locked No

Outstanding out-of-box color accuracy. Most colors are accurate, but the color temperature is a bit colder than the 6500K target, so some colors have a bluish tint to them. The gamma follows the target almost perfectly, although some dark scenes appear darker.

Picture Mode Racing Mode

sRGB Gamut Area xy 99.9%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 0.52

Color Temperature (Avg.) 6,489 K

Gamma (Avg.) 2.18

Color dE (Avg.) 0.29

Contrast Setting 80

RGB Settings 100-100-99

Gamma Setting No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 12

Measured Brightness 103 cd/m²

After calibration, the VG279Q has superb accuracy. The color temperature is much closer to the 6500K target, and most people won't notice any color inaccuracies.

sRGB Coverage xy 98.6%

sRGB Picture Mode Racing

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 76.6%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode Racing

Amazing SDR color gamut. The VG279Q covers nearly all of the sRGB color space used in most content. The coverage of the Adobe RGB color space used in photo editing is a bit limited, which might disappoint some professionals.

sRGB In ICtCp 96.8%

sRGB Picture Mode Racing

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 81.4%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode Racing

Excellent SDR color volume. The monitor can't produce dark colors due to the low contrast ratio.

Wide Color Gamut N/A

DCI-P3 Coverage xy N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode No HDR

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode No HDR

The monitor doesn't support HDR.

DCI-P3 In ICtCp N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode No HDR

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode No HDR

This monitor doesn't support HDR.

Screen Finish Matte

Total Reflections 5.2%

Indirect Reflections 2.9%

Calculated Direct Reflections 2.4%

The VG279Q has good reflection handling, similar to the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q. It's good enough for most rooms, but the reflections might be distracting in a room with direct sunlight.

Subpixel Layout RGB

Decent text clarity. The diagonal lines on the letters R and N are easier to read when enabling ClearType (top photo).

Color Depth 8 Bit

Excellent gradient performance, similar to the PG279QZ. There's some banding in the darker shades, which is normal for an 8-bit monitor.

Motion

Native Refresh Rate 144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit N/A

FreeSync Yes

G-SYNC Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum 144 Hz

VRR Minimum < 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors DisplayPort, HDMI

The ASUS VG279Q has an outstanding 144Hz refresh rate. It supports FreeSync over HDMI and DisplayPort, and it works with NVIDIA's Adaptive Sync drivers, but only over DisplayPort. We tested this with our NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB and had no issues. If you want a monitor with an even higher refresh rate, the Acer Nitro XV273X is a good option.

Recommended Overdrive Setting 80

Rise / Fall Time 4.9 ms

Total Response Time 13.0 ms

Overshoot Error 7.6%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 6.9 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 20.5 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 37.2%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Blur Photo
0	Chart	Table	Photo
20	Chart	Table	Photo
40	Chart	Table	Photo
60	Chart	Table	Photo
80	Chart	Table	Photo
100	Chart	Table	Photo

Fantastic response time at its max refresh rate. The recommended Overdrive setting, which is called Trace Free is '80' as there's just a bit of overshoot.

If you want a monitor with better response time, take a look at the ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM or the MSI Optix G272.

Recommended Overdrive Setting 60

Rise / Fall Time 5.9 ms

Total Response Time 13.6 ms

Overshoot Error 2.4%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 7.8 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 22.0 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 20.3%

Recommended Overdrive Setting 20

Rise / Fall Time 7.9 ms

Total Response Time 17 ms

Overshoot Error 2.1%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 10.3 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 28.0 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 10.4%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Blur Photo
0	Chart	Table	Photo
20	Chart	Table	Photo
40	Chart	Table	Photo
60	Chart	Table	Photo
80	Chart	Table	Photo
100	Chart	Table	Photo

The VG279Q has a good response time at 60Hz. Unlike at its max refresh rate, the best Overdrive (Trace Free) setting is '20.' Although there's still motion blur at this setting, the higher settings have significantly more overshoot and produce artifacts. If you want a monitor with a much quicker response time at 60Hz, then look into the HP X24ih or the MSI Optix G272.

Backlight Strobing (BFI) Yes

Maximum Frequency 120 Hz

Minimum Frequency 85 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 213 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 213 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control No

Pulse Phase Control No

Pulse Amplitude Control Yes

VRR At The Same Time No

The backlight strobing feature is called ELMB and can be enabled through the on-screen display. It noticeably dims the image and it can't be used at the same time as FreeSync, which are both normal.

Flicker-Free Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 0 Hz

This monitor is flicker-free, which helps reduce eye strain.

Inputs

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 4.3 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 4.9 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 9.4 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 15.5 ms

Outstanding low input lag across most modes. The input lag is significantly higher with the BFI feature enabled, which might disappoint some more competitive gamers.

Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Megapixels 2.1 MP

Pixel Density 82 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 27.0"

Screen Area 310 in²

The 27 inch screen is a great size, but some people might find the 1080p resolution too low. If the low resolution bothers you, the PG279QZ offers a similar gaming performance, but with a 1440p resolution.

4k @ 120Hz No

4k @ 60Hz No

1440p @ 120Hz No

1440p @ 60Hz PS5 doesn't output 1440p

1080p @ 120Hz Yes

1080p @ 60Hz Yes

HDR No

VRR No

4k @ 120Hz No

4k @ 60Hz No

1440p @ 120Hz No

1440p @ 60Hz Yes

1080p @ 120Hz Yes

1080p @ 60Hz Yes

HDR No

VRR Yes

DisplayPort 1 (DP 1.2)

Mini DisplayPort No

HDMI 1 (HDMI 1.4)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed No HDMI 2.1

DVI 1 (DVI-D, dual link)

VGA No

Daisy Chaining No

3.5mm Audio Out 1

3.5mm Audio In 1

3.5mm Microphone In No

There's a 3.5 mm analog audio out port with adjustable volume, and an audio-in port for the DVI connector.

USB-A Ports 0

USB-A Rated Speed No USB-A Ports

USB-B Upstream Port No

USB-C Ports 0

USB-C Upstream No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt No

Unfortunately, there are a few minor issues when using this monitor with a MacBook. The variable refresh rate feature doesn't work on the desktop, defaulting to a 144Hz fixed refresh rate instead. However, it works well in-game. It doesn't always recover from sleep mode either, as windows sometimes don't return to their original position.

Features

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 27 inch VG279 version VG279Q, which is the only size available, but there are similar ASUS Gaming monitors, which are listed below.

Model	Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate	Notes
VG279Q	27"	1080p	144Hz	FreeSync, IPS
TUF VG27AQ	27"	1440p	165Hz	FreeSync, IPS
VG245H	24"	1080p	75Hz	FreeSync, TN
PG279QZ	27"	1440p	144Hz	G-SYNC, IPS

If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their ASUS VG279Q 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.

The VG279Q we reviewed was manufactured in November 2018, and you can see the label here.

Compared To Other Monitors

Left: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540. Middle: ASUS VG279Q. Right: ROG PG279Q.

The ASUS VG279Q is an excellent gaming monitor at a great price. It's better than most similarly priced monitors. See our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best monitors for Xbox One X, and the best gaming monitors for PS4.

The ASUS TUF VG29AQ is better than the ASUS VG279Q. Though they both have an IPS panel, the TUF VG27AQ has a higher resolution, a slightly faster refresh rate due to its factory overclock, and has HDR support. On the other hand, the VG279Q has better ergonomics, can get brighter, and has better reflection handling. Unfortunately, its black uniformity is quite poor.

The ASUS VG279Q is slightly better than the LG 27GL650F-B. The ASUS has much better ergonomics, with a 180° swivel range and a wider tilt range, so it's easier to place it in an ideal viewing position. Unlike the 27GL650F-B, the ASUS VG279Q doesn't support HDR, but this doesn't add much to the LG anyway.

The ASUS VG279QM is much better than the ASUS VG279Q. The VG279QM has a much higher max refresh rate and a much faster response time, resulting in much clearer motion, with little blur behind fast-moving objects. The VG279QM supports HDR, and it supports ASUS' ELMB-SYNC feature, so you can use black frame insertion and the variable refresh rate feature at the same time.

The Gigabyte M27Q is better than the ASUS VG279Q for most uses. The Gigabyte has a higher resolution to deliver a sharper image, and it also has better motion handling due to its higher refresh rate and faster response time. It offers more features, like HDR support, USB-C input, a Picture-in-Picture mode, and a built-in KVM.

Overall, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM is better than the ASUS VG279Q. The VG259QM has a much higher refresh rate, faster response time, and HDR support. However, the VG279Q has better viewing angles, out-of-the-box color accuracy, and gradient handling.

The LG 27GN650-B and the ASUS VG279Q are very similar 1080p, 144Hz monitors. Even though the ASUS scores slightly higher for gaming, the LG has much better response times, resulting in clearer images in fast-moving scenes. The ASUS gets a lot brighter to combat glare, so it might be a better choice if you tend to game in a well-lit room. It also has better ergonomics than the LG, which makes it easier to place the screen in an ideal viewing position.

The ASUS VG279Q is a much better monitor than the ASUS TUF VG27VQ. Both have a 1080p resolution but the VG27VQ uses a VA panel, while the VG279Q uses an IPS panel, so the viewing angles are much better on it. The VG279Q has better SDR peak brightness and reflection handling, so it performs better in bright rooms. On the other hand, the VG27VQ has a higher max refresh rate and slightly better input lag for gaming.

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the MSI Optix G272 for most users and is better for gaming. The ASUS has a much better stand, with a full range of height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, and it has better viewing angles. The ASUS is also brighter than the MSI but doesn't handle reflections quite as well. On the other hand, the MSI has a faster response time, resulting in clearer motion when gaming.

The ASUS VG279Q is a better gaming monitor than the Samsung Odyssey G3 LF27G35T, but they have different panel types. They each have a 1080p resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate, but the ASUS has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, and the Samsung has a VA panel with better contrast. Motion looks much smoother on the ASUS due to its quick response times. It's also a better choice for use in well-lit rooms because it gets brighter and has a bit better reflection handling.

The LG 27GL850-B is slightly better than the ASUS VG279Q for most uses. The LG has a higher resolution screen, and it supports HDR. The VG279Q has much better ergonomics and an optional black frame insertion feature. The LG has better motion handling overall, with a faster response time that delivers extremely clear motion, with almost no blur behind fast-moving objects.

The ASUS VG279Q is slightly better overall than the MSI Optix MAG273R. The ASUS has better horizontal viewing angles and much better ergonomics, so it might be easier to place it in an ideal viewing position. On the other hand, the MSI supports HDR and has better gradient handling, although the former doesn't add much, as it can't get very bright in HDR.

The ASUS VG279Q is better than the Acer Nitro VG271 Pbmiipx. The ASUS has a much better stand, with a full range of ergonomic adjustments, and it has slightly better black uniformity, but this varies between units. Unlike the VG271, the VG279Q doesn't support HDR, but this doesn't add much on the Acer anyway.

The Dell S2721HGF and the ASUS VG279Q have very similar gaming performance as they're both 1080p monitors with a 144Hz refresh rate, excellent response time, and low input lag. The main difference is that the Dell has a VA panel and is better suited for dark rooms, while the ASUS has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles. The ASUS is also a better choice for well-lit environments because it gets brighter, and it offers more ergonomic adjustments, including a wide swivel range and rotation to portrait mode. Also, if you want to use it for 60fps console gaming, the ASUS has a better response time at 60Hz.

The ASUS VG279Q and the HP X24ih are two great gaming monitors. The ASUS has a larger 27 inch screen, providing more space for multitasking, but the smaller screen on the HP allows for a higher pixel density since they each have a 1080p resolution. The ASUS has much better ergonomics as the stand offers swivel adjustments. In terms of gaming, they each have low input lag, but the HP has a quicker response time for smoother motion.

The ASUS VG279Q is significantly better than the MSI Optix G27C4 in most uses. The IPS panel on the VG279Q provides much better viewing angles, has much better color accuracy, and it can get brighter to combat glare. The VG279Q's ergonomics are also much better, but on the other hand, the G27C4 has a higher contrast ratio due to its VA panel, and it has a slightly higher refresh rate of 165Hz.

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the ASUS VG248QE. The VG279Q has better ergonomics, and the image remains accurate when viewed at an angle. The VG279Q also has a larger screen, a faster refresh rate, and it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology.

The ASUS VG279Q is a bit better overall than the Acer Nitro VG271UP Pbmiipx, depending on your use. The VG279Q has much better ergonomics and better black uniformity, although the black uniformity varies between units. The VG271UP, on the other hand, has a higher native resolution, and it supports HDR, so it might be better for some people, especially if you plan on VESA mounting the monitor and ergonomics don't matter to you.

The ASUS VG279Q is a bit better than the Dell S2719DGF. The VG279Q has much better black uniformity, although it still isn't great, and the VG279Q has an optional black frame insertion feature. The S2719DGF has a higher resolution screen, which some people might prefer, and it has a faster response time.

The LG 27GL83A-B and the ASUS VG279Q have very similar performance overall but have also significant differences. The LG has a higher resolution screen, and it supports HDR, while the ASUS has much better ergonomics and an optional black frame insertion feature to help with the appearance of motion. The LG has a faster response time and delivers extremely clear motion, with almost no blur behind fast-moving objects.

The Pixio PX7 Prime and the ASUS VG279Q are very similar overall, but the ASUS is better for gaming. The PX7 Prime has a higher native resolution and a higher refresh rate, and it supports HDR, but this doesn't add much. The ASUS VG279Q, on the other hand, has better ergonomics, a slightly faster response time, and an optional black frame insertion feature.

The ASUS VG279Q and LG 27UK650-W have very similar overall performance but are very different. The ASUS has a faster refresh rate and a lower input lag, which is better for gaming. Also, the ASUS has much better ergonomics to allow you to place it in a comfortable position with ease. The LG, on the other hand, has a higher resolution and supports HDR.

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the ASUS VG245H. The VG279Q has a larger screen, much higher refresh rate, and much better viewing angles. The VG279Q also has better gray uniformity, can get much brighter, and has an optional black frame insertion feature.

The ASUS VG279Q is better than the Acer Nitro RG241Y Pbiipx for most uses. The ASUS has a bigger screen, significantly better ergonomics, and higher peak brightness. It also has wider viewing angles and better accuracy out of the box. However, the Acer has a slightly higher refresh rate of 165Hz, better gradient handling, and faster response time.

The ASUS VG279Q is better than the HP OMEN X 27. The VG279Q has much better ergonomics, better viewing angles, and an optional black frame insertion feature. The OMEN X has a higher refresh rate and a higher native resolution, and it supports HDR, although this doesn't add much.

The ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q is slightly better than the ASUS VG279Q. The PG279Q supports G-SYNC and has a higher native resolution. The VG279Q supports FreeSync and has a stand with better ergonomics, to help you place it in a more comfortable position.

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the ViewSonic XG2402. The VG279Q has better ergonomics, much better viewing angles, better gray uniformity, and an optional Black Frame Insertion feature. The VG279Q also has a larger screen, but the same 1080p resolution as the XG2402.

The Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD is slightly better than the ASUS VG279Q. The AD27QD supports HDR, although there isn't much benefit to this. The AD27QD also has a higher native resolution, delivering a more immersive, detailed gaming experience. The VG279Q, on the other hand, has much better ergonomics and slightly better black uniformity.

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the Samsung T55, but they're very different monitors. The ASUS has a 144Hz refresh rate that results in much quicker response time, and it also has a lower input lag. This monitor has wider viewing angles, much better ergonomics, it gets brighter, and it has more accurate colors. However, the Samsung has a bigger screen and it produces deeper blacks because it has a VA panel.

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is better than the ASUS VG279Q for most uses; however, they aren't designed for the same purpose. The PA278QV is an office monitor that performs well enough for gaming, while the VG279Q is a gaming monitor first, but can be used in an office setting. The PA278QV has better ergonomics, a higher resolution, and it has a USB hub with four USB 3.0 ports. On the other hand, the VG279Q has better pre-calibration color accuracy, a wider SDR color gamut, and a 144Hz refresh rate that makes fast motion look a lot smoother.

The ASUS PG279QZ and ASUS VG279Q are very similar overall, each with their strengths and weaknesses. The PG279QZ supports G-SYNC and has a higher native resolution. The VG279Q supports FreeSync, which is more universally supported, and the stand has better ergonomics.

The Samsung CHG70 and ASUS VG279Q use different panel technologies, each with their advantages and disadvantages. The CHG70 looks best in a dark room, it supports HDR, and has a higher native resolution. The VG279Q, on the other hand, has better ergonomics and the IPS panel delivers wide viewing angles, but it doesn't look as good in a dark room.

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the ASUS MX279HS. The VG279G has a much faster refresh rate and faster response time, so motion looks a lot crisper and smoother. The VG279G is much better for gaming, as it supports FreeSync and it can get much brighter, so it's also suitable for brighter rooms.

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