Monitors / Comparison

Acer VG272U W2 vs ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

Monitor · Acer

Acer VG272U W2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer VG272U W2 and ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer VG272U W2ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
83Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $230Estimated price≈ $540

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer VG272U W2 or ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM better?

Acer VG272U W2 and ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer VG272U W2 ≈ $230, ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM ≈ $540. Current prices vary by store.