Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs Gigabyte ‎M32UC

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 · Gigabyte

Gigabyte ‎M32UC

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time78
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Gigabyte ‎M32UC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte ‎M32UC leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Gigabyte ‎M32UC

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QGigabyte ‎M32UC
77Gear score77
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
170 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time2 ms
—Estimated price≈ $580

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 Gigabyte ‎M32UC better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Gigabyte ‎M32UC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Gigabyte ‎M32UC leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 160 Hz).