ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM vs Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806
ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPSSamsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806
27″ · 5120×2880 · 180 Hz · IPSASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.
- Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440).
- Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
If you care most about refresh rate.
Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM | Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 | |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Gear score | 83 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 5120×2880 |
| 240 Hz | Refresh rate | 180 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 1 ms | Response time | — |
| ≈ $540 | Estimated price | — |
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 Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 better?
ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S27HG806 leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).