Asus PG278Q 27"

Overview

The Asus Swift PG278Q is a gaming monitor featuring Nvidia G-Sync technology, which allows the monitor to sync its refresh rate to the frame rate of the GPU. It features a 2,560x1,440 resolution with 3D Vision capabilities, 144Hz refresh rate and slim bezels.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

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13
Good:

5
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2
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9.0

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Last revision on July 3, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Fast refresh rates
Looks great
GSync support
Physical buttons
Thin bezels

Reviewers Didn't Like

Somewhat pricey
Only a single input

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By IGN on May 02, 2017 93

The bottom line? They are nearly nearly indistinguishable from one another in terms of performance and very close on features; I would recommend whichever one you could find for the better price. If pricing were equal, I'd give the slightest nod to the ViewSonic for its wider viewing angles and two customizable presets. Then again, the Asus monitor has a red highlights while the Viewsonic's are Nvidia green, which might be the deciding factor for brand purists.

By Digital Trends on February 12, 2016 70

No group is more likely to embrace 4K than gamers. Videophiles have to wait for a complex web of support. Formats must be updated, streaming services must be improved, and Internet bandwidth widened. Most games, though, face no such limits. 4K gaming can be enjoyed with the flip of a single in-game...

By PC Mag on December 23, 2014 80

The Asus ROG Swift PG278Q is a 27-inch WQHD monitor designed for gamers. It uses Nvidia's G-Sync technology and a 144Hz refresh rate to deliver super-smooth motion performance, and it offers some neat gaming...

By bjorn3d.com on December 04, 2014 97

Nvidia G-SYNC technology is something that is hard to put into words but if you try it you will understand it and it will be tough to game without it....

By pcGameware UK on October 29, 2014 100

You may have already gathered that I'm rather impressed with the Asus Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor , and I am, very impressed! Never have I seen such focus in a Gaming monitor, Asus no doubt had one goal in mind, when they designed this monitor and that...

By PC Authority on October 20, 2014 83

G-SYNC is Nvidia's new proprietary technology, built into select new gaming screens. It forces the display to be a slave to the graphics card, only updating the screen when the graphics card has a new frame ready for it. It's the opposite to the way...

By reviewstudio.net on August 08, 2014 87

My first impressions of the ASUS RoG Swift PG278Q are very positive. The first Republic of Gamers monitor stands as a premium product, and one of the best RoG branded items on the market today.Mixing G-Sync, high refresh-rate and the 1440p resolution,...

By Overclock3D on July 07, 2014 87

Reviewing monitors is, as we've said before, difficult. After all you're looking at this on whatever you currently own, so even if we had a perfect fidelity reproduction it will never look as it should because of the limitations in your display. The...

By Kitguru.net on July 04, 2014 95

The Asus Republic Of Gamers Swift PG278Q 144hz G-Sync is one of the best all round monitors we have tested in a very long time. Nvidia's G-SYNC is a very welcome addition and in real world terms it helps removes any sign of tearing and stuttering.We have...

By pcgamers.net.au on October 16, 2015

With 4k becoming more and more prevalent, would I be better off waiting? The voice of reason in the back of my head says "don't be silly James, what graphics card is capable of doing 4k in anger? Remember when you were thinking about buying a 4k TV 18...

By techteamgb.co.uk on June 10, 2015

1440p. G-sync. 144Hz. My god this is is good! Strap yourselves in, because this is gonna be a long one!This, ladies and gentleman, is Asus' PG278Q – more commonly known as the ROG Swift. It features only ONE DisplayPort 1.2 connector, DC in and a 2 port...

By Techgage on November 06, 2014

I mentioned above that G-SYNC is hard to truly appreciate simply from reading a review, so I'll try to do it justice here. Because I got a hands-on preview last fall, I pretty much knew what to expect from this monitor, and thankfully, it delivered....

By Legit Reviews on October 31, 2014

The ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q is hands down the best gaming monitor that we have had the opportunity to use so far this year. The difference with and without G-Sync is very pronounced on most of the game titles that we play on a regular basis and it is a...

By uk.hardware.info on September 15, 2014

You have plenty of options to choose from if you're looking to purchase a gaming monitor. Without a doubt the best option of the 120/144 Hz Full HD models is the Eizo FG2421, which does not only convince in terms of image smoothness, but also in terms...

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Asus PG278Q 27"

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