Testseek.com have collected 132 expert reviews of the Asus PG278Q and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus PG278Q.
August 2014
(89%)
132 Reviews
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872 Reviews
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The editors liked
Fast Refresh Rates
Looks Great
GSync Support
Physical Buttons
Thin Bezels
WQHD (4 times more pixels than HD)
Excellent refresh rate (144Hz )
Excellent response time (1 ms)
Nvidia G-Sync support
Highly comfortable (height
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot adjustability with VESA mounting)
Has a smart air vent that keeps the display cool
Excellent gaming experience
GSync
Great image quality for a TN panel
Changes the way you experience games
Amazing smoothness
Plug and play (it just works)
Need to see to understand
Pleasing out of the box performance
Particularly with respect to gamma. Colours were rich and inviting after a little tweaking
The most important ‘tweak' being to lower brightness
A good contrast performance free from peripheral ‘glow' (e.g. IPS glow)
The editors didn't like
Somewhat Pricey
Only A Single Input
Only one video output
Skewed greens
Moderate viewing angles
Limited viewing angles
Connectivity only via DisplayPort
Monitor price is a bit high so far
Only works on Nvidia GPUs
Some colour channel corrections needed to reach the desired 6500K white point on our unit. Vibrancy held back a little by screen surface and further down the screen due to TN viewing angle limitations
The screen surface provided a grainy look in places a
Published: 2015-06-10, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: 1440p. G-sync. 144Hz. My god this is is good! Strap yourselves in, because this is gonna be a long one!This, ladies and gentleman, is Asus' PG278Q – more commonly known as the ROG Swift. It features only ONE DisplayPort 1.2 connector, DC in and a 2 port U...
Published: 2015-03-17, Author: Simon , review by: tftcentral.co.uk
Excellent gaming experience, low response times and lag. Support for NVIDIA G-sync and new ULMB mode, Flicker-free backlight, Excellent default setup
Restrictive viewing angles of TN Film technology, Lack of preset modes and some bells and whistles, Limited connectivity with DisplayPort only
We know how excited people were to get a detailed review of this monitor as quickly as possible, so we decided to release this as a full review straight away without making it a paid preview first. If you appreciate the early access to the review and enjo...
Published: 2014-10-29, Author: James , review by: pcgameware.co.uk
You may have already gathered that I'm rather impressed with the Asus Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor , and I am, very impressed! Never have I seen such focus in a Gaming monitor, Asus no doubt had one goal in mind, when they designed this monitor and that w...
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Published: 2014-09-15, Author: David , review by: uk.hardware.info
You have plenty of options to choose from if you're looking to purchase a gaming monitor. Without a doubt the best option of the 120/144 Hz Full HD models is the Eizo FG2421, which does not only convince in terms of image smoothness, but also in terms o...
Incredible responsiveness, Gameplay completely smooth thanks to GSYNC, A decent design for a gaming monitor, Finally a QHD TN panel
We'd have liked an HDMI port to connect a games console or TV box, even if it is without GSYNC, Pretty high price, No ULMB in 144 Hz mode
Asus has unleashed the first G-SYNC monitor, and it is a beauty. It's also the first QHD TN panel to hit the market, with an excellent refresh rate of 144 Hz. Although its connectivity options could be better, this screen is still perfectly suited to its ...
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Published: 2014-08-11, Author: Christian , review by: tomshardware.co.uk
From the tone of this review, you can probably tell we're excited about G-Sync. It's the first revolutionary display technology we've seen in a very long time. Advances in host and graphics processing performance are so frequent that they're practically p...
Abstract: Gaming monitor technology took a significant step forward when Nvidia revealed G-Sync technology last year. Asus is the first monitor manufacturer to roll out G-Sync on a 27in, 2,560x1,440 resolution screen. Continuing the firsts, the Swift PG287Q is the ...
Super smooth motion at the highest settings, well thought out interface system – we love the nipple/joystick system, build quality, strongest, most versatile monitor stand system we have seen, very good ‘out of the box' setup
The cost will be too prohibitive for many, AMD users will need to buy Nvidia hardware to take advantage of GSYNC, Be prepared to invest in expensive graphics hardware if you want consistent 100frame rates at 1440p in the latest DX11 games, Only $799 in Am
The Asus Republic Of Gamers Swift PG278Q 144hz G-Sync is one of the best all round monitors we have tested in a very long time. Nvidia's G-SYNC is a very welcome addition and in real world terms it helps removes any sign of tearing and stuttering.We have ...
Published: 2017-05-02, Author: Matt , review by: in.ign.com
Overall, though the ROG Swift PG278QR impressed, it is difficult to distinguish its performance from that of another G-Sync display, the ViewSonic XG2703-GS. Since they both have the same resolution and refresh rate, the biggest difference between the two...
Nvidia Gsync, High refresh rate, Great colour contrast.
Works with few GPUs, Expensive, Gsync is difficult to set up
If you have a giant budget for your gaming monitor needs, and don't want a 4K monitor for some reason, the Swift PG278Q will definitely be great. It has almost every feature a gamer could want in a monitor, including a couple of USB pass-through ports for...
