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Asus PG278QR

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4.3
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User ratings:
44
4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
38
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4.3 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
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3 stars
12 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • better audio power and quality
  • safe and much more comfortable for extended use
  • it has more connectivity than the PG278Q

Cons

  • accuracy will drop if you select the latter
  • ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • G-Sync s enforced limitations

Key specs

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

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Asus PG278QR - Pros & Cons

Asus PG278QR

Pros

  • better audio power and quality
  • safe and much more comfortable for extended use
  • it has more connectivity than the PG278Q
  • overall build of this monitor is quite modern
  • The buttons operate very simply and efficiently
  • quick navigation tool to browse through menus with ease
  • the overall design and feature list
  • excellent performance
  • reliability
  • and design
  • simple and pretty much automatic

Cons

  • accuracy will drop if you select the latter
  • ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • G-Sync s enforced limitations
  • does this Monitor have two or three of the same HDMI ports or
  • There is no other video option available
  • the connects are downward facing
  • can only be enabled when G-Sync is not enabled
  • screen-tearing and VSYNC stutters
  • it is a TN screen
  • you are missing out on much of the experience
  • The resolution is just too high for current graphics card to handle

Asus PG278QR - 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
7000 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Asus PG278QR - 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)433 - 553
Height (without stand)14.29 in
Height with stand21.77 in
Depth (with stand)9.37 in
Depth (without stand)2.6 in
Width (with stand)24.41 in
Weight (without stand)12.13 lb
Weight246.92 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
Refresh rate165.0 Hz
HD typeQuad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)68.1 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio20000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightWLED
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
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)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyNvidia G-sync
Can convert 2D to 3Dno
Compatible glasses
Active
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Power
Energy efficiency classC
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 hubno
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports3
USB connectors (total)3
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI version1.4
Headphone outputyes
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLno
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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
TCO-labellingNone

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Asus PG278QR Asus - Editorial Reviews (38)

4.3
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Asus PG278QR Asus ROG Swift PG278Q Review - TFT Central
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Asus ROG Swift PG278Q Review - TFT Central
Asus PG278QR ASUS PG278Q Review | PC Monitors
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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 PG278QR ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q Review - 1440p G-Sync Gaming Monitor EDITORS'...
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Published: 22.03.2019
ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q Review - 1440p G-Sync Gaming Monitor EDITORS'...

The Asus PG278Q offers a very popular 1440[ screen with a high refresh rate which forms the current gaming sweet spot for visual detail and speed

Asus PG278QR Best Gaming Monitors --A Video Review...
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Published: 10.07.2018
Best Gaming Monitors --A Video Review...

Monitor video reviews are in a lot of ways different than the ones we make since they tend to focus more on the user experience that the technical aspects

Asus PG278QR ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q...
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Published: 18.12.2015
ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q...

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

Asus PG278QR ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 13.02.2015
ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
Asus PG278QR Nvidia G-SYNC: A New gaming experience seen on the ASUS SWIFT PG278Q Display - Bjorn3D.com
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Bjorn3D.com
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

Asus PG278QR ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q G-SYNC Monitor Review
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HotHardware
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 PG278QR Asus ROG Swift PG278Q 27-inch G-Sync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
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 PG278QR 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

Asus PG278QR ASUS ROG PG278Q Swift G-Sync Monitor Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | GPU & Displays
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OC3D
Published: 07.07.2014
ASUS ROG PG278Q Swift G-Sync Monitor Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | GPU & Displays

Introduction and Technical Specifications

Asus PG278QR Asus ROG Swift PG278QR 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review
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IGN India
Published: 02.05.2017
Asus ROG Swift PG278QR 144Hz G-Sync Monitor Review
4.7

Only burly video cards need apply.

Asus PG278QR Asus ROG Swift PG279Q: Excellent but pricey gaming monitor
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The Straits Times
Published: 10.02.2016
Asus ROG Swift PG279Q: Excellent but pricey gaming monitor

A recent trend in gaming monitors is their support for variable refresh rate technologies such as Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Asus PG278QR ASUS Swift ROG PG278Q G-Sync Experience - GameAxis
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GameAxis
Published: 08.02.2015
ASUS Swift ROG PG278Q G-Sync Experience - GameAxis

Our sister site Hardware Zone has done a review of the excellent ASUS Swifth ROG PG278Q monitor some time back here. Along with was mentioned was that G-SYNC is hard to truly appreciate simply from reading a review, so my focus here is to let you understand G-SYNC more in-depth. At this point, I’ve been …

Asus PG278QR ASUS Swift ROG PG278 G-Sync monitor: This is a gamer's dream display!
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Published: 25.09.2014
ASUS Swift ROG PG278 G-Sync monitor: This is a gamer's dream display!
4.3

The new ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q G-Sync monitor boasts impressive specifications such as a speedy 1ms response time and ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rates, and supports both NVIDIA G-Sync and 3D Vision technologies. Could this be the ultimate gaming monitor?

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