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Asus Rog Strix XG279Q Review

Name: Asus Rog Strix XG279Q
Brand: Asus

By

Michael Iaboni

6/5/2023 4:19 PM

True Score

82

Absolutely Fresh

82

3

Experts

88

1,530

Consumers

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A large color gamut, fast response time, and Freesync support were praised by the ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q’s reviewers. Critics agreed it’s a serious gamer’s monitor. The main flaws are bad black uniformity, input lag at 60Hz, and low contrast ratio.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is the brand’s mid-level model released in 2020. It promises to deliver better color accuracy than other mid-level models thanks to its 100% coverage of the sRGB color space and its high-level HDR color coverage. It also has a higher refresh rate than its competitor, the LG 27GL850-B, at 170Hz, making it higher than the finest 120Hz gaming monitors. It’s an excellent monitor for those seeking a high-performance gaming monitor with all the associated features. In addition, the ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q has excellent SDR peak brightness, a quality build, and Freesync, G-Sync, and Adaptive-Sync technology. Keep reading our ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q review, and don’t forget to check out the best-rated computer monitors available now.

Consensus

our Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is a great choice for gamers. It has a fast response time, supports both Freesync and G-Sync, and has a wide color gamut. Plus, it has good peak brightness and viewing angles. The only downsides are its poor black uniformity, high input lag at 60Hz, and low contrast ratio.

Reason to Buy

Great Response Time
Supports Both Freesync and G-Sync
Good Peak Brightness
Good Viewing Angles
Large Color Gamut

Reason to Avoid

Bad Black Uniformity
Input Lag Increases at 60Hz
Low Contrast Ratio

Asus Rog Strix XG279Q Specs

	Display Type	LCD
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	Fast IPS
	Refresh Rate	170 Hz
	Response Time	1 ms
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	G-Sync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	403.68
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	1,095.9
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	87.615
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	130
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	79.6
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	100
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	67.9
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	26.4
Response Time (ms)	3.8
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	4.8
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	35
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	34
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	28
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	28

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Score Card

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Expert Score

82

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Customer Score

88

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True Score

82

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Expert Score Breakdown

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103.4
Category Trust Score
80
The ASUS XG279Q is a solid 27″ 1440p 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with a quick… read more
By:
Christian Eberle
92.08
Category Trust Score
90
The ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is a great monitor for most uses. It offers excellent… read more
By:
Thomas Hervieu
10.93
Category Trust Score
88
The Asus ROG Strix XG279Q needs a bit of tweaking to achieve the best possible… read more
By:
Rob Shafer