Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift vs Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W

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 · Philips

Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W

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

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift and Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PG279Q ROG SwiftPhilips Evnia 27M2C5200W
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 Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W better?

ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift and Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: ASUS PG279Q ROG Swift leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips Evnia 27M2C5200W leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).