The contrast is a bit disappointing for AVHA panel, 1200 would be ideal, the only I wish is the QA with this monitor be as high as possible and dont come with a significant bleed.
Complaint
Gaming
ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitor
Gaming Monitors
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM (ASIN B08XXXCJ8Q) is available on Amazon.ca for $799 CAD and delivers the combination of 27-inch Fast IPS color accuracy with a 240Hz native refresh rate that serious PC gamers have wanted for years. The panel's 1ms GTG response time and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility make it one of the most complete competitive gaming monitors at the 1440p tier.
6 mentions · 3 threadslast mention Feb 20227.4/ 10
ClearPick Score
Mixed Reviews
Score informed by 6 owner mentions across 3 Reddit threads · see every quote ↓
2 positive2 mixed2 negative
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ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitor
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Good review and product but seems my AW2721D is holding up well. Asus faster response times, wider gamut but AW has faster input, significantly brighter, higher contrast, better hdr. Asus does have a very good Osd though
Comparison
An expensive monitor for sure, but virtually flawless in execution. Only thing missing is blacklight strobing, but it's a feature that's only "required" at 60-90 Hz, and no other high-quality monitor has this anyway.
Praise
For the 3 days I had my Pg279qm it was great being able to utilise 240hz in the games I play. Was it a big upgrade from the pg279q? I'd say it felt more like an enhanced edition upgrade if that makes sense. 144hz vs the 240hz is definitely noticeable and plain better however everything else "feels" the same.
Comparison
I've used my 240hz monitor for almost 2 years now and everyday for competitive gaming mostly, it uses the gsync v2 module which is super smooth compared to freesync or the old gsync module. And due to all of that it makes the Pg279qm the best one you can buy at the moment, it uses the gsync v2 module and the fastest IPS panel for the less blur possible.
Praise
this monitor isnt what's it seems to be, myself had had it for one week then i just had a cluster of dead pixels plus the yellowish hue on the monitor looked ,..... all washed and c*** tbh the text looked blurry even compared to my 25gl850b this monitor looked better then a 1500$ one (AUS). It did seemed fast and smooth due to the gsync module but thats it. I ended up getting a refund monitor is over rated imo. ALso the bleed on it its insane... yes i know its a ips but g** d***
Complaint
✅ What Works
- 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync v2 module praised as best-in-class smoothness
- Fast IPS panel with minimal blur, called “virtually flawless” by one reviewer
- Strong OSD and feature set noted by comparison reviewers
⚠️ Worth Knowing
- Panel quality control inconsistent — one owner reports dead pixels, yellow hue, and significant backlight bleed
- Contrast ratio called disappointing for the panel type
- Premium price with competitors offering comparable performance for less
- Feels like an incremental refresh rather than a big leap over the previous PG279Q
ClearPick Verdict
Reviews split cleanly here — 2 positive, 2 negative, 2 mixed. Fans call it “virtually flawless in execution” with a fast IPS panel and G-Sync v2 smoothness that beats FreeSync alternatives. But panel quality control is the real fault line: one owner describes receiving a unit with a cluster of dead pixels, a yellowish hue, and “insane” backlight bleed within a week, and another flags contrast that's disappointing for the panel type. Mixed reviewers note the 240Hz jump from the older PG279Q is real but feels more like an incremental refresh than a generational leap. Worth it if you land a well-built unit and want best-in-class refresh rate and G-Sync; be prepared to check for dead pixels and bleed on arrival, and consider a competitor if panel consistency matters more to you than raw Hz.
