Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs Lenovo Legion R45w-30

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 · Lenovo

Lenovo Legion R45w-30

44.5″ · 5120×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution97
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Lenovo Legion R45w-30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Lenovo Legion R45w-30 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
Pick this

Lenovo Legion R45w-30

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QLenovo Legion R45w-30
77Gear score77
27″Screen size44.5″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
170 HzRefresh rate170 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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q or Lenovo Legion R45w-30 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Lenovo Legion R45w-30 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Lenovo Legion R45w-30 leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).