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ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs ViewSonic XG340C-2K

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic XG340C-2K

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and ViewSonic XG340C-2K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic XG340C-2K leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG340C-2K leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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ViewSonic XG340C-2K

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QViewSonic XG340C-2K
77Gear score77
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $800

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 ViewSonic XG340C-2K better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and ViewSonic XG340C-2K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ViewSonic XG340C-2K leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG340C-2K leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG340C-2K leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).