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Asus PG278Q

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • solid performance and gamer-friendly features
  • Color accuracy is equally impressive since the Asus PG278QR
  • robust and flexible stand

Cons

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  • huge spikes over only 30 seconds of gameplay
  • The screen looks less vibrant than IPS or VA options

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • 144 Hz
  • LED
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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Asus PG278Q - Pros & Cons

Asus PG278Q

Pros

  • solid performance and gamer-friendly features
  • Color accuracy is equally impressive since the Asus PG278QR
  • robust and flexible stand
  • speed
  • elegance
  • and visual detail
  • better audio power and quality
  • excellent performance
  • reliability
  • and design
  • simple and pretty much automatic

Cons

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  • huge spikes over only 30 seconds of gameplay
  • The screen looks less vibrant than IPS or VA options
  • The resolution is just too high for current graphics card to handle
  • no uneven gaps or sharp burrs
  • Input lag is limited to a little less
  • accuracy will drop if you select the latter
  • it is a TN screen
  • screen-tearing and VSYNC stutters
  • There is no other video option available
  • can only be enabled when G-Sync is not enabled

Asus PG278Q - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
350 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
6.93 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Asus PG278Q - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.72 in
Height (min-max)554.53 - 674.53
Height (without stand)14.29 in
Height with stand21.83 in
Depth (with stand)9.37 in
Depth (without stand)2.6 in
Width (with stand)24.4 in
Weight (without stand)15.43 lb
Weight0.24 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560 x 1440
Refresh rate144.0 Hz
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
Image delay< 1
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyNvidia G-sync
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
Compatible glasses
Active
Supports Dual view/playno
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 90
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)90.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports2
USB connectors (total)2
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIno
Headphone outputno
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs1
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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Asus PG278Q Asus - Editorial Reviews (39)

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Asus PG278Q Asus ROG Swift PG278Q Review - TFT Central
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Asus PG278Q ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
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Published: 11.08.2014
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
Asus PG278Q ASUS RoG SWIFT PG278Q 27-inch G-SYNC Monitor Review
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Published: 06.11.2014
ASUS RoG SWIFT PG278Q 27-inch G-SYNC Monitor Review

ASUS is offering gamers a lot with its RoG SWIFT PG278Q. Not only does this 27-inch monitor boast a 1440p resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology is included to help give you the smoothest gaming experience possible. Is that something that matters? You bet. Read on as I try...

Asus PG278Q ASUS RoG Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 20.10.2014
ASUS RoG Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

It’s SLEEK. It’s FAST. And it is, in our opinion, the best gaming monitor money can buy right now. Head past the break to see why we’re so impressed with

Asus PG278Q Asus PG278QR Review - Best 165Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor - Editor's...
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Published: 26.04.2019
Asus PG278QR Review - Best 165Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor - Editor's...
4.9

The Asus PG278QR boasts a 1440p screen with an upgraded 165Hz refresh rate to create an advantage over its already excellent predecessor, the Asus PG278Q

Asus PG278Q Asus PG278QR – The Best Gaming Monitor for the Money 2018...
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Published: 18.05.2018
Asus PG278QR – The Best Gaming Monitor for the Money 2018...

The Asus PG278QR is still our favorite gaming monitor for this year due to its exceptional value, performance, and advantages

Asus PG278Q Nvidia G-SYNC: A New gaming experience seen on the ASUS SWIFT PG278Q Display - Bjorn3D.com
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Published: 04.12.2014
Nvidia G-SYNC: A New gaming experience seen on the ASUS SWIFT PG278Q Display - Bjorn3D.com
4.9

[section_title title=Introduction and Key Features] Nvidia G-SYNC Technology Nvidia has been very pr

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Published: 14.05.2018
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We already have a best of the best guide for gaming monitors, but our readership dictates that there are six user favorites among the crowd

Asus PG278Q ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q...
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Published: 18.12.2015
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A New review of the Asus ROG Swift PG278Q. You can also find out more about other Premium Gaming monitors in this website. 

Asus PG278Q ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review - Legit Reviews
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Published: 31.10.2014
ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review - Legit Reviews

The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) SWIFT PG278Q 27-inch WQHD G-Sync display has been lauded as the best gaming monitor for the second half of 2014. This monitor boasts a 27-inch WQHD LED display boasts a 2560 x 1440 (16:9) screen resolution on a TN panel with 109 pixels per inch (PPI) all tucked inside a sleek looking enclosure that has a supper narrow 6mm thick bezel.

Asus PG278Q ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
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Published: 13.08.2014
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
4.3

HotHardware takes a detailed look at the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27' LCD monitor, with support for NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.

Asus PG278Q Asus ROG Swift PG278Q 27-inch G-Sync Monitor Review
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Published: 11.08.2014
Asus ROG Swift PG278Q 27-inch G-Sync Monitor Review

We’ve been waiting to experience the wonders of G-Sync for months, and Asus is the first company to deliver a finished product. Its ROG Swift PG278Q is a 27-inch QHD TN-based display with G-Sync, 144 Hz operation, and ULMB, a new blur-reduction feature.

Asus PG278Q ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q GSYNC Gaming Monitor review
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ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q GSYNC Gaming Monitor review

Join us as we review the ASUS Republic Of Gamers Swift PG278Q GSYNC gaming monitor. NVIDIA has announced GSync but 3rd party monitors with that GSYNC module have been hard to get. ASUS outs their sec... Synchronizing Monitor & Graphics Card

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ASUS PG278Q Review | PC Monitors

A review of the ASUS PG278Q ROG SWIFT. A 144Hz gaming monitor featuring a 2560 x 1440 resolution, G-SYNC and ULMB.

Asus PG278Q ASUS ROG PG278Q Swift G-Sync Monitor Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | GPU & Displays
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Published: 07.07.2014
ASUS ROG PG278Q Swift G-Sync Monitor Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | GPU & Displays

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