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ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q (2560 x 1440 pixels, 27")

ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q

2560 x 1440 pixels, 27"

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  • Maks.S

    8 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Lights unacceptable, replacement unit even worse.

    Update: I have replaced the first monitor. The exchange took 1 month. The exchange itself was poorly organised. I received the notification e-mail on Friday 8:11, the post arrived at 13:00 the same day. The e-mail clearly stated that I was not allowed to pack my monitor and that I had to hand it over directly. Of course, the postman couldn't send it back without packaging, so I had to pack it after all.

    The second monitor was worse than the first. It glows even more on the right edge, has glow spots in the middle and the frame on the edge is loose (when something is pressed it glows even more). In dark film scenes and games, the glow cannot be ignored.

    Not acceptable at all for this price! I first gave it 3/5 stars in the hope that the replacement device would be better, but that was too generous.

    PS: Here are some photos of the glow, the very ''dark'' one is exaggerated because of the camera, but the others look pretty much the same as I see them.
    imgur.com/a/gg2PR

    The photo of the new screen:
    imgur.com/vs9pVgP     

    Pro

    • 144hz (165hz in overclock) feels much better than 60hz
    • 2560x1440p resolution makes a lot of difference
    • IPS colours are phenomenal
    • G-Sync makes the picture even smoother

    Contra

    • Yellow glow not to be endured
    • Price/quality not acceptable for my screen
  • BunnYHOP

    8 years ago

    Bravo ASUS - anytime again!

    I bought this monitor at Fust because it was not available at digitec for a long time.

    A masterpiece! - A monitor for many years.

    2K is enough. Razor-sharp images/games.

    Good price/performance ratio!
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    I     recommend a bigger car for picking up the monitor. the cardboard box is huge ^^ !

    My opinion: Per 100.- / one year runtime
    So far, all my monitors from Asus have lasted their lifetime.     

    Pro

    • g-sync
    • IPS panel with more colours than TN panel
    • Thin flat edge
    • Extra HDMI connection
    • Super-fast menu and start-up of the monitor
    • Insanely good build quality, nothing wobbles, creaks etc.
    • Wall mounting possible
    • cheaper than the iPhone 6s
    • 3 years warranty

    Contra

    • a very small bleeding in the lower right corner, but I have heard that this is the case with everyone.
  • EdenOfTheWest

    8 years ago •
    purchased this product

    Great concept with questionable implementation

    I bought this monitor because of the combination of G-Synch, IPS and 165Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, I experienced the notorious shortcomings of AU Optronics panels.

    Two returns (exchanged directly in the shop) later,     I got a reasonably good panel.

    Defect in the first monitor (November 2015 batch):
    - Massive backlite bleeding (visible at minimum level brightness).
    - Yellowish/brownish glow on a white background at certain points of the BLB
    - Flickering during games
    - LED lighting did not work when stationary

    Error in the second monitor (November 2015 batch)
    - Brachial Bachlit Bleeding (visible from minimum level brightness)
    - Yellowish/brownish glow on a white background in certain areas of the SU
    - Glass panel of the monitor was loose on the left and right and caused SU to flicker when shaken.

    Error in the third monitor (January 2016 batch)
    - Small backlit bleeding on the top right and bottom left.
    - I am now using this monitor as the BLB is not noticeable at 60% and there are no other problems (so far).

    For this price I expect an absolutely perfect panel with no blemishes at all! This one is a joke. No wonder this monitor is always sold out when every buyer has to go exchange the thing 3 times! LOL

    Addendum 01.08.17:
    Since I own a PS4 and a Nintendo Switch, I wanted to save myself the hassle of reconnecting cables, so I bought an HDMI Siwtch. The monitor gets NO audio through the Switch and the Nintendo Switch console is not even recognised. Directly connected everything works 100%. My other monitor works 100% with the HDMI Switch, just not this monitor!!!! I have also tested 2 other Cheapo Switches, which work normally...     

    Pro

    • 165Hz
    • IPS
    • G-Synch
    • Quality you ignore the panel itself

    Contra

    • Brutal Backlit Bleed Problems
    • Quality control is probably only limited to parked units
    • Asus promised a 165Hz improvement with the PG279Q, which is obviously not the case!
    • The price is too high for something like this.
    • Does NOT work with some HDMI switches!
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