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ROG SWIFT PG279QZ

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ Gaming Monitor - 27 inch 2K QHD (2560x1440) IPS, overclockable 165Hz, G-SYNC™

  • 27-inch, WQHD 2560 x 1440 resolution display feature IPS technology for wide 178-degree viewing angles and lifelike gaming visuals
  • World-first 165Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA®G-SYNC™ technology for seamless visuals and smooth gameplay
  • ASUS-exclusive Ultra-Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, GamePlus, and GameVisual technologies provide a comfortable gaming experience
  • Ergonomically-designed stand with full tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment for comfortable viewing position

Awards

Digit Top Of The Line - 2019

Digit Top Of The Line - 2019

ROG Swift PG279QZ gaming monitor is built for victory in the professional gaming arena, and features a WQHD IPS panel with a 165Hz refresh rate. Integrated NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology synchronizes the display's refresh rate to the GPU for smooth visuals and lag-free gameplay. This monitor features the latest technologies and design touches to make it a must-have weapon for all enthusiast players.
360° rotate
Stunning visuals
seamless gameplay
Gamer-centric
Multi-display Friendly
GAMING marathon-ready

Impeccably lifelike

gaming visuals
A 27-inch 2K/WQHD display for highly detailed visuals and more onscreen space
The ROG Swift PG279QZ represents a new generation displays, with a WQHD 2560 x 1440 panel that delivers four times the resolution of 720p and 109 pixels per inch. You get to enjoy greater image detail and up to 77% more onscreen desktop space than standard Full HD (1920 x 1080) displays. These add up to give you a major in-game advantage.
Conventional 27-inch 1920 x 1080 monitor
Shows less detail and spacing with
less room for work bars on the side. Images are relatively blurrier.
ROG Swift PG279QZ 27-inch 2560 x 1440 monitor
See more detail and spacing with more room for working bars on the side. Images are much more crisp and detailed.
IPS technology for consistent, accurate color
ROG Swift PG279QZ gaming monitor gives you superior images with outstanding colors thanks to 100% sRGB color gamut and an astounding 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Wide 178-degree viewing angles ensure minimal distortion and color shift even when you’re viewing from extreme positions.
Ultra-smooth graphics for seamless gameplay
Incredibly-fast 165Hz refresh rate
The ROG Swift PG279QZ’s gaming monitor 165Hz refresh rate decimates lag and motion blur to give you the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This ultrafast refresh rate lets you play at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what’s onscreen — so you’ll get that first strike in.
You can even select your preferred refresh rate with a* turbo key to toggle refresh rates on the fly without needing to access the graphics driver control panel. Quickly select from 60, 120, or 165Hz refresh rates while in the middle of a game to match the different frame rates of different games to maintain smoothness. Lessen the load on your GPU and CPU by setting a cap on the Hz for different games.
* Turbo key is supported by NVIDIA Game Ready Drivers version 391.35 and below only.

Note:

1) 2560 x1440 @ 165Hz only works with DP port. The HDMI port only supports 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz.

2) Only NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and above graphics card can support 2560 x 1440 up to 165Hz. Please contact the GPU manufacturers for detailed specification.

Recommended for games which are much slower in pace, such as MOBA games, can be played just fine with lower pace.
Recommended for games which have a lot of fast motion and hectic action, especially first person shooters.
Gain a Competitive Edge with NVIDIA®G-SYNC™ Technology
The ROG Swift PG279QZ incorporates NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ display technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest, and most breathtaking gaming imaginable. G-SYNC™ synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate to the GPU in your GeForce GTX-powered PC, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag. ROG Swift PG279QZ lets you enjoy seamlessly-smooth and lag-free gameplay when playing the latest fast-paced first-person shooters, sports, and action-adventure titles.
Note: G-SYNC features require a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 650Ti BOOST GPU or higher. For more detailed information, please refer to http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync
Gamer-centric features
ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology
ROG Swift PG279QZ gaming monitor features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements so you get more out of your game. The crosshair overlay gives you four different crosshair options to suit the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.

This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.
ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology
ASUS GameVisual Technology has six pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.
Racing
Cinema
RTS/RPG
FPS
sRGB
Scenery
Reduces input lag, making it ideal for racing games when G-SYNC™ is on.
Enhances contrast and color saturation for lively, vivid visuals — ideal for viewing movies.
Enhances color saturation and contrast sharpness  to give you better, brighter colors and detailed visuals for real-time strategy (RTS) or RPG games.
High contrast settings enhance the visibility even in dark scenes to clearly see your enemies.
Ideal settings for viewing photos and graphics online.
Provides a greater brightness range and introduces more contrast gradations. It tweaks color saturation for greens and blues, making it ideal for viewing photos and videos that depict scenery.
Multi-display gaming at its finest
Super-narrow bezel design for seamless multi-display setups
The ROG Swift PG279QZ’s slim profile and super-narrow 6mm bezel makes it perfect for almost seamless multi-display setups so your eyes move swiftly from one monitor to another. It can also be VESA wall-mounted – an even easier way to have a multi-display gaming setup.
Robust connectivity with 2-watt speakers
The ROG Swift PG279QZ has a wide selection of connectivity options for WQHD input including DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI ports. ROG Swift PG279QZ also has two USB 3.0 ports to quick-charge your mobile devices while gaming; it can even be used as an alternative high-speed signal input port.

Smart cable management
A cable management design feature found on the back of the monitor allows you to organize and hide your cables to keep your gaming area tidy.
Gaming marathon-ready
Designed with gamer’s comfort in mind
Ultra-low blue light technology
The ROG Swift PG279QZ also comes with the ASUS Ultra Low Blue Light filters to protect you from harmful blue light. You can easily access and select four different filter settings onscreen through a handy five-way joystick makes it easy to jump through the On-screen display (OSD) menus to fulfill your different scenarios.
Low Blue Light Level
The ROG Swift PG279QZ gaming monitor has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TÜV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.
Flicker free technology
Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other damaging effects when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.
Ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustable stand
The ROG Swift PG279QZ is specially designed for marathon gaming sessions. It has an ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment so you can always find that ideal viewing position whether you’re on the couch or sitting on your bed.

Swivel (+60° ~ -60°)

Height adjustment (0~120mm)

Pivot (90° clockwise)

Tilt (+20° ~ -5°)

Ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustable stand
The ROG Swift PG279QZ is specially designed for marathon gaming sessions. It has an ergonomically-designed stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment so you can always find that ideal viewing position whether you’re on the couch or sitting on your bed.
Keeping it cool with a smart air vent design
The ROG Swift PG279QZ is designed for marathon gaming session. It employs a custom heatsink that’s double the size to make sure the monitor stays cool during marathon gaming sessions. Cooling is also aided by a Smart Air Venting Design that uses convective currents to generate airflow. This passive setup works entirely without fans, making it completely silent and maintenance-free.

Overview Content

  • Stunning visuals
  • seamless gameplay
  • Gamer-centric
  • Multi-display Friendly
  • GAMING marathon-ready
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