Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift vs GamePower Vivid V80

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift

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

GamePower Vivid V80

27″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift and GamePower Vivid V80 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: GamePower Vivid V80 leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

GamePower Vivid V80

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PG279Q ROG SwiftGamePower Vivid V80
73Gear score73
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time—

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 PG279Q ROG Swift or GamePower Vivid V80 better?

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift and GamePower Vivid V80 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: GamePower Vivid V80 leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: GamePower Vivid V80 leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).