Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
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 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 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

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 XG279QASUS 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 or ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q 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 leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 165 Hz).