Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QMASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A
83Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $540Estimated price≈ $379

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 Swift PG279QM or ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM ≈ $540, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A ≈ $379. Current prices vary by store.