Asus 27" VG278QR vs. VG279QM for Gaming?

Started by buildrooms on July 11, 2024

I've been looking at the Asus 27" VG278QR and VG279QM monitors for gaming. Can you share your thoughts on these?

Solved by daastheboss in post #2
The VG278QR has worked great for me so far! I can't speak to the VG279QM though. There's an article that compares them here Asus 27" VG278QR vs. Asus 27" VG279QM. You might find it helpful.

The VG278QR has worked great for me so far! I can't speak to the VG279QM though. There's an article that compares them here Asus 27" VG278QR vs. Asus 27" VG279QM. You might find it helpful.

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The VG279QM has a higher refresh rate, which should provide smoother gameplay. I've heard good things about both of these monitors for gaming.

I personally prefer the VG278QR because of its 165 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response time. It also has a good color capability. Have you guys checked out any other options?

Yeah, I've been looking at some other monitors too. Thanks for mentioning the article @daastheboss. I'll take another look at the VG279QM considering its higher refresh rate.

No problem! It really comes down to personal preference and what you need in a gaming monitor. Both of these are excellent choices.

Absolutely, it's important to find the right balance between refresh rate, response time, and other factors like resolution and panel type. I'm glad you found the article helpful, @buildrooms.

True that! It can get pretty confusing when there are so many options out there. Good luck with your decision!

Thanks for all the input everyone! I think I'll do some more research and read some reviews before making a final decision.

Sounds like a plan! Let us know if you have any questions or need further suggestions. Happy gaming!