Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION vs ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

49″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION and ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITIONASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR
77Gear score77
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
170 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 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 ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION or ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION and ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).