Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ vs ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ

64.5″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ and ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ
73Gear score73
27″Screen size64.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 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 SWIFT PG279QZ or ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ and ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QZ leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).