The gray uniformity on our unit is impressive. Mediocre black uniformity. No cherry-picked units sent by brands. The ASUS has an IPS panel with much wider viewing angles, its ergonomics are significantly better, it gets a lot brighter. As always, the highest 'Extreme' setting has way too much overshoot to be usable. The ASUS has much better ergonomics, it gets a lot brighter, and itsout-of-the-box color accuracy is much better. After calibration, the color accuracy is superb. Unfortunately, the stand has a limited range of motion, and like most IPS monitors it has a low contrast ratio, so it doesn't look as good in a dark room. The ergonomics are unremarkable. Any remaining issues with the white balance and color accuracy aren't noticeable, and gamma follows the sRGB target curve nearly perfectly. Unfortunately, because the local dimming feature can only illuminate entire columns of light at once, it's ineffective at boosting contrast with the checkerboard test pattern. If someone comes across a different type of panel or if theirASUS PA278QV doesn't correspond to our review, please let us know and we'll update the review. Without a wide color gamut, it doesn't display a wide range of colors at different luminance levels. Setting the Display SDR Input setting to 'sRGB' also locks the color gamut to the sRGB color space but leaves all picture settings unlocked. The HP X24ih is decent for consuming media. Also, the ASUS' response time is faster, it has a slightly higher refresh rate and lower input lag. The PG279QM also has slightly better text clarity. It's different from theSamsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T because it has wider viewing angles, so it's a better choice for co-op gaming. The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD is a good 27 inch, 1440p monitor with great peak brightness and wide viewing angles. The VX2758-2KP-MHD doesn't have a local dimming feature. The HP X24ih is a good monitor overall. The Dell supports HDR, which the ASUS doesn't, but it doesn't look good anyways. The ASUS is a bit better for HDR, as it has a local dimming feature, and it's a bit brighter in HDR. The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM has a built-in USB hub, but no USB-C connectivity. The Samsung also has native FreeSync support, while the ASUS is considered FreeSync compatible. The Acer Predator XB273U GXbmiipruzx is better for gaming than the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. It only works when you enable the 'Extreme (MBR)' Response Time setting, so it locks the overdrive setting to 'Extreme', and you can't use it at the same time as VRR. It's a bit better than the Gigabyte M28U, which is another HDMI 2.1 monitor. The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD and the Samsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50 are both excellent gaming monitors. The LG has much better ergonomics, motion handling, and color accuracy, but the ViewSonic has a much better contrast ratio andblack uniformity. It has near full coverage of the widely-used sRGB color space, but its coverage of the Adobe RGB is more limited and may not be good enough for professional photo editing. Gamma is better, but dark scenes are still brighter than they should be. The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM has good compatibility with the Xbox Series S|X. Finally, the color temperature is a bit cool, resulting in a slightly bluish tint out of the box. It's advertised to have an accuracy that's below 2dE; however, some of our measurements exceed that. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV are very different monitors. There are 32 local dimming zones, which is a bit unexpected, as reviewers with pre-production units reported only 16 zones. The LG 27GL83A-B is better than the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD. It supports HDR, but sadly, it doesn't deliver a good HDR performance because it has low contrast and low HDR peak brightness. In addition to the 3.5mm analog audio out port, there's also a 3.5mm analog audio in, which allows you to play audio from an external device using the monitor's integrated speakers. Large 27 inch screen and 1440p resolution. The HP has slightly better response times; however,the difference is very small and likely not noticeable to most people. It flickers within a narrow range, and although you can enable it as low as 60Hz, it only flickers at 120Hz and causes image duplication, as you can see here. There's an X24i variant that has a different stand, which doesn't include height adjustment or a cutout for cable management. The Samsung G50A has a joystick underneath the center branding and three buttons to the left to control the on-screen menu. The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD is better than the Dell S2719DGF. It doesn't increase much with VRR enabled, which is great, but like with the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70, you have to make sure the PC and the monitor's refresh rates are the same, or you use VRR. If you want a monitor with even faster response time, check out the ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM. No cherry-picked units sent by brands. This is provided for reference only and shouldn't be used, as the calibration values vary per individual unit even for the same model due to manufacturing tolerances. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any extra gaming features like adding crosshairs for FPS games. It's good for office use as well due to its high peak brightness, good reflection handling, and wide viewing angles. Both sRGB modes achieve roughly the same accuracy out of the box, but 'Racing Mode' with the separate sRGB clamp delivers the best results overall without the usual sRGB mode limitations. It has good ergonomics if you want to share the screen with someone else as you can swivel the screen. The Samsung has a native 165Hz refresh rate, and while the ASUS has a native refresh rate of 144Hz, you can overclock it to 165Hz. This isn't a calibration artifact, as the monitor has a near-perfect white balance and color temperature after calibration. The large screen is great for multitasking, and it has wide viewing angles that make it easy to share the screen. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units. It delivers a great gaming experience but doesn't support HDR. The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV supports Adaptive Sync to reduce screen tearing when gaming. Visibility won't be an issue in most rooms because it has good reflection handling and high peak brightness. The ASUS has better ergonomics, so it's easier to place it in an ideal viewing position. The ASUS has a local dimming feature, which the Samsung doesn't have, but it performs terribly. Luckily, the stand doesn't add much thickness and the whole setup doesn't take up a lot of space. However, the ViewSonic has much better ergonomics, making it easier to place the screen in an ideal viewing position. TheSamsung Odyssey G50A is an excellent gaming monitor with exceptional motion handling and VRR support. The best overdrive setting at 60Hz is '40', as the higher settings have significantly more overshoot, causing visible artifacts. It has nearly complete coverage of the DCI P3 color space used by most current HDR content. On the upside, it has a large screen and high resolution that makes gaming feel incredibly immersive. Although the HP X24ih is a gaming monitor, it has a more office-oriented design with an all-black body. Other than that, they each have FreeSync support and low input lag for gaming. The main difference is that the ASUS has a 1440p resolution, while the Dell is 4k. Monitors store-bought and tested, supported by you via. It's an updated version of theSamsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T, with a different panel type. There's minimal banding with shades of similar color. If you want a monitor that does, check out the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A. put them under the same test bench, Its IPS panel offers wide viewing angles, great for co-op gaming, but that means it has a low contrast ratio, so it's not the best choice for dark room gaming. The stand supports the monitor well and it doesn't wobble much. The HP has better viewing angles, a faster refresh rate, and a significantly faster response time, resulting in much clearer motion. The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a good monitor for watching videos. It has a fast 165Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. Also see our recommendations for the best budget monitors, thebest gaming monitors, and thebest 144Hz monitors. The HP X24ih is decent for content creators. You can achieve its full refresh rate range with FreeSync enabled over both an HDMI and DisplayPort connection. If you want an ultrawide gaming monitor with a faster 60Hz response time, check out the Dell S3422DWG. The Gigabyte also has more features, like HDR support, a Picture-in-Picture mode, and a built-in KVM switch so that you can control two devices with one set of peripherals. The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a great monitor for gaming. Bad ergonomics. Sadly, despite having an amazing overall SDR color gamut, its Adobe RGB coverage isn't good enough for most photo editors. There are other reports of the same issue with this model. Our unit was manufactured in December 2020, and you can see the label here. Overall, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is much better than the Samsung T55. The ASUS PG279QM is an impressive monitor for media creators. The VG249Q1A provides a much better gaming experience due to its significantly faster response times, but the ProArt Display PA278QV has much better ergonomics, a brighter screen, and wider viewing angles. The LG 27GL850-B is better than the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD. This results in blacks that look gray, but this is mainly noticeable in a dark room. 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. There's an optional backlight strobing feature, commonly known as black frame insertion (BFI). This monitor isn't technically flicker-free, since at lower backlight settings it flickers at an extremely high frequency, but it isn't noticeable. This monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. It has fantastic low input lag and an excellent response time, delivering a smooth, responsive gaming experience with little blur behind fast-moving objects. There's minimal dirty screen effect in the center, but the edges are noticeably darker. Fantastic horizontal viewing angle. It has a faster response time than most monitors in this price range, but there are options available with better ergonomics and HDR support, such as the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx. In terms of gaming, they each have low input lag, but the HP has a quicker response time for smoother motion. Having trouble deciding between two monitors? It also has wider viewing angles and higher peak brightness. These measurements were taken before calibration, with HDR enabled, Brightness at '100', and Variable Backlight set to 'Level 3'. The Samsung G50A has good reflection handling. The HP X24ih has a basic square-based stand that supports the screen well. On the other hand, the ViewSonic we tested has much better black uniformity and an optional black frame insertion feature. The stand supports the screen fairly well, but there's some wobble when you adjust it to its maximum height. The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD is a decent monitor for media creation. On the other hand, the ASUS has a faster refresh rate and better motion handling at 60Hz, making it a better choice for fast-paced games like MOBAs. Its response time is simply incredible, so fast-moving content looks smooth with almost no motion blur. Some of them include: We tested the 27 inch ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM, the only size available. Thanks to its very wide SDR color gamut, the HP X24ih also has an amazing SDR color volume. The Samsung Odyssey G50A is very good for content creators. The S27AG50 also gets brighter and has better reflection handling, so it's a better choice for a bright room. The PA278QV is a desktop office monitor designed for media creation. Any remaining inaccuracies to the white balance and colors aren't visible to the naked eye, and the color temperature is closer to the 6500 K target. It helps improve the appearance of motion, but also could cause a doubling, or even tripling, effect with fast-moving objects. The Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T and theSamsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50are both excellent gaming monitors. It's an IPS monitor with a 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution. The monitor has an sRGB mode that's factory-calibrated and comes with a calibration report in the box. As for the ASUS, it feels better built, and it has much better ergonomics because it has a wider swivel range, and you can rotate it into portrait mode in both directions. No cherry-picked units sent by brands. The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx is a better gaming monitor than theHP X24ih. The screen appears cloudy because of the low contrast ratio. It's made mainly out of plastic, and it should look nice in any gaming setup. We purchase our own monitors and It has both FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility, resulting in a nearly tear-free The '60' option is similar; it has less overshoot but slightly slower response times. The ViewSonic hassignificantly better motion handling, black uniformity, and viewing angles, but the Dell's build quality and ergonomics are much better. The ZenScreen is only recommended for displaying text documents or spreadsheets because it has a very narrow color gamut that makes it unsuitable for content creation, and its slow response times aren't ideal for gaming. There are no serious issues using the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM with recent Macs. The ASUS ProArt PA278QV's design is simple and a bit boxy, very similar to Dell's UltraSharp monitors, such as the Dell UltraSharp U2720Q. It doesn't display dark colors well due to its low contrast ratio and has trouble with bright blues, which is normal for LCD screens. It has wide viewing angles, which is great if you need to share your screen with a coworker or client. 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. This monitor is compatible with most of what the PS5 has to offer, but there are a few quirks. Like most monitors, the 'Extreme' setting has much more noticeable overshoot, and unlike the lower settings, this is noticeable as a white trail behind fast-moving objects, so it's not recommended. The Samsung has much better motion handling because it has a quicker response time at its max refresh rate and 60Hz, and it gets brighter, so it does a better job at fighting glare. put them under the same test bench, However, this doesn't make much difference because both monitors have very quick response times for smooth motion. It displays bright colors well due to its high peak brightness, but with a low contrast ratio, it struggles with darker colors. as higher settings significantly increased the level of overdrive, causing worse overshoot with only minor performance gains. However, it's not the best choice for dark room gaming due to its low contrast ratio and its horizontal viewing angles aren't as good as other IPS monitors. The Samsung G50A is good for media consumption. However, motion handling is much better on the Samsung because it has a quicker response time, and it also gets brighter and has better reflection handling if you want to use it in a bright environment. They both have a 1440p resolution with native FreeSync support and a 165Hz refresh rate, but you can overclock the refresh rate to 180Hz on the LG. The ASUS PG279QM has two separate options that allow you to limit the color gamut to the 'sRGB' color space, which is useful if you don't enjoy an over-saturated image. There's basic cable management through a cutout in the stand. The Samsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50 is a bit better for gaming than the LG 27GL850-B. On the other hand, the LC27G55T's BFI feature works at a much wider range, and it has built-in speakers, which the S27AG50 doesn't. The Samsung has a faster 165Hz refresh rate, and it's certified by AMD to have native FreeSync support, while the LG is FreeSync compatible. put them under the same test bench, They both have a 24" screen with a 1080p resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Colors wash out at a moderate angle, but most people won't have any issues viewing this monitor from the side. The ASUS has significantly better build quality and ergonomics, and it supports HDR. It has full coverage of the commonly-used sRGB color space, but the Adobe RGB coverage may be too limiting for photo editors. It delivers a great gaming experience, with low input lag, excellent response time, and support for AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology to reduce screen tearing, but it has very few additional gaming features. The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a bitbetter than the Dell Alienware AW2521H. The ViewSonic has a higher refresh rate of 144Hz,supports FreeSync, and has a much lower input lag than the Dell. We purchase our own monitors and The LG 27GP850-B and theSamsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50 are both excellent gaming monitors with similar features. Having trouble deciding between two monitors? On the other hand, the Dell has a faster refresh rate and better motion handling at the max refresh rate, making it a better choice for fast-paced shooters and MOBAs. It has a few extra features that help it to stand out against the competition. Excellent response time and low input lag. The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a very good monitor for content creators. The Dell has a few more features, like RGB illumination and a USB 3.0 hub, while the Samsung has a USB 2.0 port that you can only use for service updates, but the differences between the monitors are minor. The unit we reviewed was manufactured in October 2019. This is caused by an interaction between the backlight and the camera sensor; it's not noticeable in person. The VX2758-2KP-MHD has a decent overall build quality. On the other hand, it has decent peak brightness in HDR, so bright highlights in games stand out well, and they're displayed at the correct brightness level. Instead of having a curved screen with a VA panel like the 2020 model, this monitor has an IPS panel and a flat screen. HDMI ports limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. There's also a difference in supported variable refresh rates, as the PG279QM natively supports G-SYNC, resulting in a more visually consistent gaming experience if you have an NVIDIA graphics card. so that you can compare the results easily. The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is better than the ASUS VG279Q for most uses; however, they aren't designed for the same purpose. There are six controls on the back of the monitor to navigate the on-screen menu. This is good if you tend to sit extremely close to the screen or have the monitor mounted above eye level. The ViewSonic also has an optional black frame insertion feature, which some people like for gaming. The stand has a quick-release, and it can be VESA mounted, which is great. The ASUS PA278QV's build quality is good. It's even better than the Samsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T because text looks bolder, and enabling Windows ClearType (top photo) helps with the appearance of diagonal lines. The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a high-end gaming monitor and the true successor to the extremely popular, but dated, ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q and the revised version, the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ. Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available. 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