Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ vs Pixio PX279 Wave

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · Pixio

Pixio PX279 Wave

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and Pixio PX279 Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Pixio PX279 Wave

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQPixio PX279 Wave
76Gear score76
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $240

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 PG27UQ or Pixio PX279 Wave better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and Pixio PX279 Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Pixio PX279 Wave leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).