Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
ASUS ROG Swift 27" 1440P Gaming Monitor (PG278Q) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 144Hz, 1ms, G-SYNC, USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Pivot, Tilt, Swivel, Height Adjustable
Screen Size | 27 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
Brand | ASUS |
Special Feature | Height Adjustment, Flicker-Free |
Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
About this item
- 27" 2560 x 1440 Gaming Display with fast 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and NVIDIAG-SYNC technology
- ASUS Eye care technology with TUV certified Flicker free for less Eye fatigue; Ergonomically-designed stand with Tilt,Swivel,Pivot,Height adjustment plus wall-mount capability for comfortable viewing position
- Exclusive GamePlus onscreen timer/crosshair, 60-120-144Hz refresh rate turbo key
- Intuitive 5-way OSD navigation joystick to easily select and adjust your screen
- Inputs of Display Port and dual USB 3.0 ports.
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For gaming | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Picture quality | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Screen quality | — | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Brightness | 4.8 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
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display size | 27 inches | 32 inches | 32 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches | 27 inches |
resolution | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p | FHD 1080p | QHD Wide 1440p |
display technology | LED | LCD | LCD | QHD 1440p | LCD | LCD |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | hdmi | hdmi, displayport | hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 b, usb3.0 | usb, hdmi | hdmi, displayport, usb3.1 c |
viewing angle | — | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
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Brand | ASUS |
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Series | ASUS COMPUTER INTL |
Item model number | PG278Q |
Item Weight | 15.43 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.37 x 24.4 x 14.29 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.37 x 24.4 x 14.29 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | ASUS |
ASIN | B00MSOND8C |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 26, 2014 |
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ASUS is a Taiwan-based, multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company that was established in 1989. Dedicated to creating products for today’s and tomorrow’s smart life. ASUS became widely known in North America when it revolutionized the PC industry in 2007 with its Eee PC. Today, the company is pioneering new mobile trends with the ASUS ZenFone series, and it is rapidly developing virtual and augmented reality products as well as IOT devices and robotics technologies. Most recently, ASUS introduced Zenbo, a smart home robot designed to provide assistance, entertainment, and companionship to families.
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Customers like the appearance of the monitor, mentioning that it looks good. They also appreciate the high resolution, G-sync, and fast refresh rate, which allows for sharper objects and detailed textures. They mention that the pixels are large enough for it not to drastically alter. Customers also appreciate value, performance, and quality. However, some customers differ on color and brightness.
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Customers like the quality of the monitor. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and looks high-tech with its thin 6mm bezel. Some mention that the built-in speakers are weak but sufficient for basic video. The gsync works great, and there are no issues with dead pixels or light bleeds. It's also durable and lasts for a long time. Customers also appreciate the 1ms rapid response time and the beautiful 23-inch 1080p LED display.
"...sharp and clear display I have ever seen or used and it even looks more high tech with it's thin 6mm bezel...." Read more
"...picture quality, has plenty of input and output options, and is a quality product, especially when you take into consideration the price range...." Read more
"...In terms of THIS particular display, there's no panel defects, no noticeable light bleeds and the contrast ratio on this TN panel is noticeably..." Read more
"...because I have the graphics power to drive it and the build quality is just fantastic.Pros:+1440p+Build Quality is superb...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the monitor. They say that the picture is crisp, and they love the colors. The high resolution and G-SYNC give you sharper objects and detailed textures. The pixels are large enough for it not to drastically alter the image, and everything looks clearer. Customers also appreciate the large viewing area and the non glossy screen preventing glare. Overall, customers are happy with the quality of this display.
"...at 2560 X 1440 and has advanced features to provide an incredibly sharp visual experience, it will only do so if the graphics adapter it is attached..." Read more
"...the screen, which I have no issues with for two reasons: the pixels are large enough for it not to drastically alter the quality of the overall image..." Read more
"...This results in a sharper image in every game, and also allows you to use cheaper anti-aliasing techniques (or no anti-aliasing) to boost..." Read more
"...load on your GPUs, however when you are running at 1440p everything looks so much clearer, and while medium textures may look pixelated from 1 foot..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the monitor. They say it works beautifully, works great for gaming, and multimedia, and the G-sync worked every time with no issues. The design, simple function, and quality in performance are appreciated. The speakers work fantastically, and worked with Windows 8 fine.
"...control Panel matched the settings on the monitor, everything corrected and worked perfectly, in fact the picture quality was even better on this..." Read more
"The unit I got is pixel perfect and worked with little to no setup with my graphics cards.(got mine straight from amazon warehouse)..." Read more
"...The quality during gaming is amazing. Simply amazing. I am coming from a 27 inch Asus IPS unit that ran at 1080p, 60 hz...." Read more
"...The gsync works very well and has smoothed out my gameplay tremendously...." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. They say it's very nice for the money and pretty decent for a TN.
"...Contrast isn't stellar overall, but it's pretty decent for a TN. Uncal'd warm was 6600k, Normal was 7100K, and cool was an astonishing 7800k(BLUE)...." Read more
"...Bonus points for cheap price and good warranty terms.I will update my review if my monitor ever fails." Read more
"This monitor is very nice for the money. It is full HD 1080P and comes with 1 HDMI, VGA, and DVI port...." Read more
"Expensive but if you can do it, but as other reviews say, its worth the investment...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the monitor. They mention that it looks good, very cool stuff, and has a rog jet like design.
"...Why did this monitor earn five stars? It looks gorgeous, both in form factor and in picture quality, has plenty of input and output options, and is..." Read more
"...It looks really nice!..." Read more
"...5 Months later this monitor still has me geeking out about how pretty and smooth it is. Its holding up well with 10 hours of use a day or more...." Read more
"...It's very sleek, solved all the issues I had, and I like the red light around the base (which matches my computer) and even the mostly useless..." Read more
Customers like the refresh rate of the monitor. They mention that it has fast pixel response times, and a 1ms refresh rate. This results in no lag or ghosting, and gaming performance is good enough. They also appreciate the G sync and 144Hz, which means windows will stay smooth and the gameplay is smooth.
"...(and ULMB) works with these games quite well to create a smooth, flowing output without (or at least severely reduced/improved) tearing or blurring..." Read more
"...than my laptop screen, there are more pixels, it's just as responsive at 60Hz, no dead pixels on arrival, and colors are quite bright...." Read more
"...Here are 3 Key Improvements1: The display is running at 144hz: This means windows will look like sheets of glass moving over ice...." Read more
"...argued TN is better for fast paced action games, because it has faster response time and thus, less motion blur on the image.Cons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the monitor. Some mention that it has very good color, brightness, and excellent, while others say that the colors are still worse than on their 300$ Qnix. The screen color/brightness is even throughout the screen and the back light bleed is to. The blacks are much darker than their laptop screen, and the 8-bit color TN panel has deep blacks and white whites. While the 4K was gorgeous, going back to 60Hz after having 144Hz didn't, some say that colors are better than on the 300$Qnix, and that the pixels would go to green when loading any game.
"...Blacks are much darker than my laptop screen, there are more pixels, it's just as responsive at 60Hz, no dead pixels on arrival, and colors are..." Read more
"...Neutral points: 8-bit color TN panel. Could be argued either way. It lacks the depth of IPS, but holds it's own well against it...." Read more
"...Colors are a little faded in comparison, but still beautiful, and the higher resolution more than makes up for it...." Read more
"...this monitor, the stand is solid, the bezel is thin, the colors are good for a TN panel and the response time is great and it just looks and feels..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention it has a bright backlight, while others say that it goes down pretty low. Some say that the contrast ratio is good, and there's no noticeable light bleeds. However, some customers also mention that the brightness needs to be turned down.
"...terms of THIS particular display, there's no panel defects, no noticeable light bleeds and the contrast ratio on this TN panel is noticeably better..." Read more
"...is about 30 seconds after it is first turned on, it will flash black for just a moment and then immediately come back up, but once I had it flashing..." Read more
"...brightness from 80 to 44 (it's a very bright monitor) the backlight bleed was non-existent and uniform...." Read more
"...I have been using Gsync more because in ULMB the brightness goes down pretty low and the colors look a little less vibrant to me...." Read more
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First, let's discuss 3D gaming, G-Sync, refresh rate, Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB) and how they all relate/interact. G-Sync and ULMB can be activated at the same time, but I would only use ULMB if you need the Light Boost features while using Nvidia's 3D glasses for stereoscopic 3D. ULMB is not truly intended for use without the use of Nvidia's 3D glasses, which is why the monitor dims when it is activated (the glasses use LCD shuttering and the dimming allows a lens to be shuttered without image bleed through due to brightness.) 3D games are any game in which you are interacting with a 3 dimensional game world and can move forward/backwards, left.right and up/down (or at least see or interact in some way with the vertical dimension, like arrows that arc or objects that you can fall off of. This would include for example, Sniper Elite, Battlefield 4, Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Borderlands, any of the Assassins Creed, The Witcher 1/2/3, Watch Dogs, etc. It does not include games with a 2 dimensional playing field and no 3 dimensional depth, like solitaire, checkers, scrabble and other similar games. Most of the games being released are in some respect 3D these days. G-Sync (and ULMB) works with these games quite well to create a smooth, flowing output without (or at least severely reduced/improved) tearing or blurring of moving objects. However, once you take the next step into stereoscopic 3D (which is where you use the Nvidia 3D glasses or a 3D headset,) you can no longer use G-sync. There is a limit of 120 Hz maximum if you want use ULMB and when you activate ULMB, the monitor dims. ULMB can be used quite effectively with stereoscopic 3D. This should help to clear up some of the confusion about 3D gaming and this monitor's use for it.
When I purchased this monitor I was replacing an ASUS VG278HE that I accidentally destroyed with a heat gun (don't ask! It's a long story.) I was a little worried about how well I would be able to make out the print with things like this review, PDFs and overall ability to make out details in high resolution games. My worries were unfounded. In fact, I find this monitor to be easier (less strain) on my eyes and everything is so crisp and clear. I was pleasantly surprised at how much everything just pops.
I also use Cotytech Expandable Dual Monitor Desk Mount Spring Arm Quick Connect with Clamp Base (DM-CDSA5-C) and Cotytech Apple Monitor Desk Mount Quick Release with Clamp Base (DM-CA20-C) with an extra extension for each monitor to mount all of my displays (I have 3 displays attached to my PC.) I was a little worried this new monitor would be a little too heavy. Again I was worrying over nothing. This display is lighter than the one I replaced.
This display presented only one problem and that was with VLC Media Player. When I tried to play a video file, the playback had very bad audio. It was skipping, crackling and popping, even though the picture was smooth and steady. I was rather baffled how a display change could cause this. I'm still not sure why, but after I went into the Nvidia Control Panel and finished configuring the display so that the Nvidia control Panel matched the settings on the monitor, everything corrected and worked perfectly, in fact the picture quality was even better on this display. The only thing I can think is that it remained in the same logical position as the one I replaced and some residual settings must have interfered (the old one had built in speakers as well, where this one does not.)
This is simply the most amazingly sharp and clear display I have ever seen or used and it even looks more high tech with it's thin 6mm bezel. In addition, Asus has changed the placement of the buttons, so that now they do not get accidently bumped. They are positioned on the lower right side, on the back, next to the edge and moving through the menu, making selections and adjusting the selections is all handled by one button which is pushed up, down, left and right to maneuver through the menu, then pushed in to select. Much easier and more convenient than their previous button configurations.
If you buy this monitor and don't have an adequate graphics card, you will not be able to sue it's advanced features nor will you be able to gain the benefit of high refresh rates. From the logic's point of view, compared to a 1920 X 1080 (1080p or 1080i) display this display is 33% wider and 33% taller, for a combined 77.78% increase in total number of pixels. This means that your graphics processor has more work to do, to render the output. For games and apps that aren't graphics intensive, no problem. But for games (or apps) that are extremely graphics intensive, it could mean that the graphics that was adequate at 1920 X 1080, is no longer able to meet the demands. For this example, let's use a 690 dual GPU graphics card. Your playing The Witcher 2 on high settings and the card suffers some occasional frame rate drop offs, but mostly it handles the game well. Now you install this display. Even though the 690 is capable of 2560 X 1440 and is capable of 144 Hz refresh rate, it is not capable of rendering 2560 X 1440 at 144Hz in a 3D rich environment (there are just too many objects being rendered at in high detail for the graphics card to keep up.) So now, The Witcher 2, which looked great and played great on your old monitor, now looks terrible because the frame rate has dropped too low. This is not the fault of the monitor. This is simply a matter of trying to overdrive the GPUs. The solution would be to either reduce the number of objects being rendered, reduce the detail level, reduce the resolution back down to 1920 X 1080 or replace the graphics card with one that is capable of rendering the higher resolution with high settings.
My philosophy in such matters is as follows: If you want use the best/highest quality display, then you should match with the best/highest quality graphics card. A display will only show what the card it is attached to can deliver. If you want the best, get the best. I also understand that the cost of such things is often a limiting a factor. But people who are planning to buy this display should understand this important factor: While this display is an amazing display that is capable of 144 Hz at 2560 X 1440 and has advanced features to provide an incredibly sharp visual experience, it will only do so if the graphics adapter it is attached to is also capable of doing so. Attaching this monitor to a Graphics card that is incapable of supporting it, will result in a disappointing experience that is not actually the monitor's fault, but rather the graphic card's inability to meet the demands the user is putting on it. Personally, I purchased the high end graphics cards prior to purchasing the monitor, so that when I purchased the monitor I would be properly dazzled. I am not exactly sure what the lowest end Nvidia graphics for using this monitor at full capacity with the latest games is, but I chose 2 Titan X and am very happy with it. I personally would not recommend this monitor to anyone who is not using at least a 900 series or 2 700 series GPU(s.) If your graphics card is straining at 1920 X 1080, it will fail at 2560 X 1440. If you graphics card isn't even breaking a sweat at 1920 X 1080, then you are probably good to go with this display. I was at about 52% on one card and 22% on the second card while playing The Witcher 3 on highest settings at 1920 X 1080 at 120 Hz. With this display, It has increased to about 83% on the main and 34% on the second at 144 Hz. As stated earlier, that is with 2 EVGA Nvidia Geforce GTX Titan X cards both in a 16 lane PCIe Gen 3 slot running at 16 lane Gen 3. I am also using an Intel Core i7 5960x Extreme processor with 96GB of RAM. So, I am aware that my system is much higher end than most users. (My GF tells me I put too much priority and money into my computing. At least she doesn't get mad at me for it. LOL) Hope that helps you decide if this monitor is right for you.
Now for my thoughts on the monitor itself:
Setup: Setup was really quite easy, as far as the monitor went. I first tried the VGA cable that came with the monitor, but I couldn't figure out how to display an extended desktop in 1080 right off the bat (more the fault of Windows, less so the fault of the monitor). When I did figure out how to do it, the VGA cable included was subject to interference, but I doubt it's the cable's fault, as I have it running past 3 power supplies due to limited space. I had an extra HDMI cable lying around from a purchase in the past for my Xbox, so I tried that instead. My laptop plugged in and configured itself instantly, and just had to click a couple menu items in Windows.
TL;DR Setup of monitor is standard, just make sure you know what you're doing when it comes to cabling.
Usage: The image quality is pretty good, spectacular if you consider the price range. Blacks are much darker than my laptop screen, there are more pixels, it's just as responsive at 60Hz, no dead pixels on arrival, and colors are quite bright. If you're used to duller monitors, you might want to turn down the brightness, change the color mode, or whatever you so desire. ASCR is pretty nice, try to make sure you use a video mode that allows you to enable it (it dynamically changes backlighting to make contrast sharper, hence the ridiculously high contrast number). I haven't used the built in speakers: I have speakers behind it that plug into the audio output on the back of the monitor, and my laptop outputs audio via HDMI (you can also use the included green aux cable to connect stereo audio, or an optical SPDIF to get surround sound from HDMI input to your surround sound system). There were complaints about how the monitor's options menu was confusing: I didn't find this to be true, the buttons are labeled and everything else seemed self explanatory to me. There are a lot of options for you to choose from, and documentation doesn't cover what each option does to your picture, so if you want to change every little thing, you may have to do some googling or experimenting.
TL;DR The picture is spot on, very customizable if you want to go through the plethora of options that may be confusing to some, plenty of audio outputs on the back of the monitor (if you don't want to use the built in speakers).
Form Factor: Monitor looks nice, the edges are shiny, so if you have a habit of turning your monitor or making minor adjustments all the time, fingerprints will be noticable. There's also an anti-glare coating on the screen, which I have no issues with for two reasons: the pixels are large enough for it not to drastically alter the quality of the overall image, and it really does help get rid of glare. The stand isn't overly ugly or obtrusive, and you supposedly can mount it on a wall as well. Wires from the monitor aren't too obtrusive either, the come out from a recess in the back of the monitor and are easy to hide behind it (just take a look at the Amazon pictures of the ports). Overall, it adds class to my dinky dorm room, and matches my Asus computer :)
TL;DR The monitor looks nice, sides are prone to fingerprints though, there's anti-glare on the screen, and you have multiple mounting options for the screen.
Why did this monitor earn five stars? It looks gorgeous, both in form factor and in picture quality, has plenty of input and output options, and is a quality product, especially when you take into consideration the price range. Are there cons to it? Only cons I can think of are possibly the menu's for some people, and VGA cables are prone to interference (which isn't really a problem with the monitor). Nothing worth taking a star off from my review though. Of course your mileage may vary, but given past reviews of the product, it seems my experience has been consistent with that of the average VH238H monitor owner. Buy this monitor if you're looking for a gorgeous 23 inch all rounder.
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Screen doesn't rotate on the base left and right. When you need to turn it, you turn the base as well. Tilts up and down well.
Sound system is HORRIBLE. If you are looking at this product because it is speakers + monitor, then you are at the wrong place. Do not buy this because it has a speaker. I do not even use it. I tried it once and never again. Sound is weak, volume isnt that easy to adjust. You have to reach over.
Never tried the scene features. I just use default which is fine.
Doesn't come with a HDMI cable, which is pretty standard for all screens. You get a DVI, VGA and speaker cable. Use DVI if you can, don't use VGA.
Just don't buy this for the sound.
144hz, buen brillo y bonitos colores.
buen ajuste de altura.
resolución 1440p ( excelente para juegos, sin requerir una maquina tan cara, uso una sola 1070).
Hay quienes comentan del angulo de visión, pero es suficiente para usar directamente el monitor, ahora con u arreglo de 3 si puede ser un problema.
Dicen que genera mucho calor, pero no he sentido ningún problema relacionado con esto.
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Utiliza alimentación externa, no es un deal breaker pero ocupa mas espacio por este motivo.
los blancos se ven bien, pero el monitor trae un acabado que hacen que no se vean tan bien como deberían.
El led rojo de abajo distrae, lo bueno que se puede desactivar así que no realmente un contra.
backlight bleed, nada que estorbe tanto en el día a día pero es curioso que un monitor de este precio traiga backlight bleed.
En general decente el monitor, compralo si te gusta mucho la marca ROG y revisalo cuando lo recibas para asegurarte que no traiga pixeles muertos.