Monitors / Comparison

AOC AGON AG405UXC vs ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

Monitor · AOC

AOC AGON AG405UXC

40″ · 3440×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

AOC AGON AG405UXC and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: AOC AGON AG405UXC leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC AGON AG405UXC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AGON AG405UXCASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ
73Gear score73
40″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time4 ms

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 AOC AGON AG405UXC or ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ better?

AOC AGON AG405UXC and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: AOC AGON AG405UXC leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).