Monitors / Comparison
ASUS PA279Q vs Samsung SE790
Monitor · ASUS
ASUS PA279Q
27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2014Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Recency20
VS
Monitor · Samsung
Samsung SE790
34″ · 3440×1440 · 60 Hz · VA · 2014Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
Recency20
Verdict
ASUS PA279Q and Samsung SE790 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Resolution: Samsung SE790 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
- Response time: Samsung SE790 leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this
Samsung SE790
If you care most about resolution, response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS PA279Q | Samsung SE790 | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 34″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 3440×1440 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | VA |
| 6 ms | Response time | 4 ms |
| 2014 | Release year | 2014 |
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 ASUS PA279Q or Samsung SE790 better?
ASUS PA279Q and Samsung SE790 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Resolution: Samsung SE790 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Response time: Samsung SE790 leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).