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ASUS XG279CNS
A 380Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time on its IPS panel deliver exceptionally smooth, blur-free motion for competitive gaming. It supports both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium for tear-free images, while the ergonomic stand offers full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment. This monitor is best for esports players and competitive FPS gamers who prioritize motion clarity and speed over high resolution.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 380 Hz
response time ms 0.30000001192092896
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR 400
67 Overall Score
Price CA$298
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong color (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 380 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.3 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 110% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 20 |
| Weight | 6.5 kg / 14.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS XG279CNS | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 380 | 240 | 360 | 165 | 280 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS XG279CNS | 83.4 | 79 | 53.6 | 73.2 | 96.3 | 69.4 | 9.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.7 | 86.7 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.6 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.6 | 46.2 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 99.6 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 81.7 | 55.9 | 99 | 73.2 | 96.6 | 98.3 | 85.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.8 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 82.3 | 68.5 | 99 | 86.7 | 98.2 | 88.8 | 95.5 |
Price
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