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ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION vs Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0

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 · Gigabyte

Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION and Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITIONGigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0
77Gear score77
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 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 ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION or Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q-G GUNDAM EDITION and Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Gigabyte G34WQCP rev. 2.0 leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).