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ROG SWIFT PG278QR

ASUS ROG Swift PG278QR 27” G-SYNC Gaming Monitor 165Hz (2560x1440) 1ms with Eye Care DisplayPort HDMI USB

  • 27” QHD (2560x1440p) panel with 1ms response time and up to 165Hz refresh rate (overclocked)
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology ensures smooth gameplay by eliminating screen tearing and stuttering with NVIDIA G-SYNC Processor
  • ASUS Eye Care Technology makes marathons even easier with blue light filter and flicker-free backlighting to reduce eyestrain and other eye ailments
  • Marathon ready with game-grade ergonomics such as tilt, swivel and height adjustments
  • Flexible connectivity options with DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4 and USB 3.0 ports
ROG Swift PG278QR gaming monitor is built for victory in the professional gaming arena, and features a QHD panel with overclockable 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. 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.

Impeccably lifelike

gaming visuals
A 27-inch 2K/QHD display for highly detailed visuals and more onscreen space
The ROG Swift PG278QR represents a new generation displays, with a QHD 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 PG278QR 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.
Ultra-smooth graphics for seamless gameplay
Incredibly-fast 165Hz refresh rate
The ROG Swift PG278QR’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.

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 PG278QR 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 PG278QR 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 technologies
ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology
The ASUS GamePlus hotkey gives you in-game enhancements so you get more out of your game.

A crosshair overlay provides four different crosshair options, so you can select the one that best suits the shooter you’re currently playing.

Onscreen timer that can be positioned on the left of the display to keep tracked of elapsed game time.

Activating the display alignment function gives users three alignment lines on all four corners of the monitor to take the guesswork out of multi-display set-ups, so each monitor lines up perfectly.

The FPS counter lets you know how smoothly the game is running.

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 PG278QR’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 exclusive gaming hotkeys
ROG Swift PG278QR gives you flexible connectivity options for QHD (2560 x 1440) input via its DisplayPort1.2 and HDMI ports. It also has two USB 3.0 ports for your mouse and keyboard, and can charge your mobile devices while gaming.
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 PG278QR 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 PG278QR 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 PG278QR 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 PG278QR 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 PG278QR 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.

Awesome LED Light-in-Motion Effects
The ROG Swift PG278QR Gaming Monitor comes with a mysterious and intricately-patterned base that can illuminate with an LED Light-in-Motion feature.
  • Stunning visuals
  • seamless gameplay
  • Gamer-centric
  • Multi-display Friendly
  • GAMING marathon-ready

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