ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

The IPS panel of the ROG Strix XG279Q gaming monitor can be overclocked up to 170 Hz. The efficient Motion Blur process also runs with activated Free Sync.

WQHD display overclockable to 170 Hz with efficient motion blur.

The Asus ROG Strix XG279Q is a 27-inch monitor with WQHD resolution and a 170 Hertz panel in the sweet spot of gaming monitors. The range of devices in this segment is correspondingly large. So it seems almost outrageous to give the device a price tag of around 900 euros. Our test run put this impression into perspective...

Nils Raettig: The Asus ROG Swift PG279Q proves to be one of the best gaming monitors ever in the test, but I still can't give it an unqualified buy recommendation. This is primarily due to the very high price of just under 840 euros, which in my view cannot be justified by the small jump from 144 to 165 hertz or the only partially helpful GamePlus extras...

With the ROG Swift PG279Q, ASUS has succeeded in developing the PG278Q further. The detailed design remains almost unchanged and offers all ergonomic options to be physically prepared for longer gaming sessions. The change from a TN to an IPS panel clearly benefits the image display...