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ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs Philips 27M2N3201PL

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

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

Philips 27M2N3201PL

27″ · 1920×1080 · 260 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Philips 27M2N3201PL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3201PL leads (260 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 27M2N3201PL

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QPhilips 27M2N3201PL
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate260 Hz
IPSPanelFast IPS
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 or Philips 27M2N3201PL better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Philips 27M2N3201PL are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3201PL leads (260 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M2N3201PL leads (260 Hz vs 170 Hz).