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AOC Q27G41ZE vs ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

Product A: AOC

Q27G41ZE

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Product B: ASUS

ROG Swift PG279QM

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69 of 164 fields differ

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  • 24 different values
  • 45 known for one only
  • 32 the same
  • 63 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 300nitsB: 350nitsASUS is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

2560 × 1440Native for both
A260Hz
B240Hz

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A3.84kg
B8.1kg
Weight without stand
A3.45kg
B4.5kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AAOC Q27G41ZE
BASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

General

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Series
G412Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Design family G41, Product line AOC Gaming.
ROG Swift1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
Q27G41ZE2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Model Name Q27G41ZE. AOC sells related 27 inch QHD 260Hz models under other names (Q27G40ZE, Q27G42ZE). They are separate models and are not mixed in.
PG279QM1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
6854177427835Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FF5HXGJKRead 15 October 2026Amazon US page, ASIN B0FF5HXGJK, sold by the AOC Store: Model Number Q27G41ZE, UPC 685417742783, manufacturer TPV-USA. BuildCores lists the same UPC.
Not available
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026The page lists the monitor from 159.99 USD, In stock with a Buy now button, and one retail store. A search snippet of the same page earlier showed Currently not available, so availability changes.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, CN6Press articlerutab.net/b/hardware/2025/06/29/aoc-predstavila-novyy-igrovoy-monitor-2k-s-chastotoy-260-gc-vsego-za-150-dollarov.htmlRead 15 October 2026China (JD.com) from the launch articles. US from the AOC US page and Amazon US.
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Colours
Black1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Bezel Colour (front) Black. Cabinet colour (backside) Black, Red. Amazon lists the colour as Black.
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Gaming2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Channel: Gaming.
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Screen size (inch) 27.0.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Panel resolution 2560x1440.
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Aspect ratio 16:9.
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Pixel pitch 0.2331mm(H) x 0.2331mm(V).
0.2331mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual 0.2331 mm in both axes. Current maker active-width 596.4 mm does not match this at stated precision, so active-area dimensions remain omitted instead of guessing a typo correction.
Active display area
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Horizontal scan size (maximum) 596.736mm, Vertical scan size (maximum) 335.664mm. This equals 2560 x 1440 at the stated pitch.
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Curved
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Exact maker genuine front and side geometry show a flat panel.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Panel treatment: Antiglare (AG), with a panel haze value of 25%. Amazon lists the finish as Glossy, which conflicts with the maker and is not used.
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Anti-reflection coating
Antiglare (AG)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Panel treatment, verbatim.
Anti-Glare1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026The page headline says 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor. The spec row says Panel type IPS.
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Headline: Fast IPS.
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Edge-lit LED5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact Variable Backlight discussion states edge array in a zone-dimming configuration.
Local dimming
Not available
Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies zone dimming. Number of independent zones is not stated, so omitted. Measured HDR contrast with dimming is not native panel contrast.
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Not available
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
8bits1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Display colours 16.7M (8bits). The maker does not say native or FRC. A Russian launch report says 10-bit via 8-bit + FRC, which conflicts with the maker's 8bits and is not used.
8bits5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026
Colour depth method
Not available
Native5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review native-depth table explicitly 8-bit, consistent with maker 16.7 million colours. Manual accepted 12-bit processing input does not establish a 12-bit panel.
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Display colours 16.7M (8bits).
16.7 million1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker 16.7M normalized to 16.7 million. Accepted higher-bit-depth input is separate from panel colour depth.
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
97%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 97% DCI-P3 coverage. CIE basis is unstated. Separate 150% sRGB volume is not coverage.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
85%1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Color Gamut: NTSC 85%. Coverage or volume and the CIE basis are not stated. A Russian launch report gives 94% DCI-P3 and 99.9% sRGB. That is not in any AOC document and is not used.
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual box report and maker accessories explicitly identify colour pre-calibration report. No unstated Delta E target is stored.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Package Contents explicitly lists physical color calibration testing report. It is not an electronic report in software.
Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:15Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FF5HXGJKRead 15 October 2026The AOC Store listing bullet says a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and the product table says Contrast Ratio 1000:1. No AOC document states it. Static or dynamic is not named, and 1000:1 is typical for IPS, so it is stored as static.
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
300nits1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Brightness in nits 300 cd/m2. Window and mode are not stated.
350nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Exact maker HDR peak 400 nits. Window, duration and mode are unstated.
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR103Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026HDR section p 13: compatible with input signals in HDR10 format. The page says HDR Ready. No DisplayHDR certification is stated.
HDR102Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDR certification
Not available
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Viewing angle (CR10) 178/178.
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Viewing angle (CR10) 178/178.
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz260Hz
Source3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Max resolution 2560x1440@144Hz (HDMI) and 2560x1440@260Hz[1] (DisplayPort). Footnote [1]: overclocking is achieved at 2560x1440@260Hz, and if a display error occurs adjust to 240Hz. Vertical scan range 48~144Hz (HDMI) and 48~260Hz (DisplayPort). Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The preset timing table lists lower resolutions, but that does not prove maxima, so no other rows are stored. A review says HDMI tops out at 120 Hz, which conflicts with the manual and is not used.
BASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz8-bit, 4:4:4240Hz8-bit, 4:4:4
Source4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own supported-operating table accepts native DP 240 Hz at RGB/YUV444 or YUV422 8-bit, and HDMI 144 Hz at RGB/YUV444 8-bit or YUV422 12-bit. Maker input ceilings 240 Hz DP and 144 Hz HDMI establish those maxima. Native HDMI 60 Hz at RGB/YUV444 12-bit is merely a supported timing, so its unproved format-specific maximum is omitted. Accepted 12-bit input is not native 12-bit panel depth. Other maxima and DSC are not inferred.
Max refresh rate
260Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
260Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
260Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
240Hz1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Max Refresh rate 240 Hz. The overclock to 260 Hz is a separate field. A review calls the panel a native 165 Hz overclocked to 240 Hz, which conflicts with the maker and is not used.
240Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
260Hz3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Footnote [1] on p 27: overclocking at 2560x1440@260Hz, DisplayPort only per the vertical scan range. Game Setting p 17 has an OverClock On/Off option.
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026G-SYNC Compatible feature block. The manual says G-SYNC Compatible works with DisplayPort and Adaptive-Sync works with DisplayPort and HDMI. NVIDIA's validated list was not checked. The maker does not claim FreeSync.
G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Native G-SYNC module is directly stated in maker feature page. Adaptive-Sync AMD compatibility is independently tested, without FreeSync certification inferred.
VRR range per port
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Reviewer actually tested AMD/FreeSync-compatible operation at 48-240 Hz with LFC. This does not imply FreeSync certification.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026OD Response (typical) 1 ms GtG. Overdrive setting is not stated.
1ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Own maker and manual fastest GtG claim 1 ms. Review introductory 2 ms specification conflicts and is not a measured response value.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
0.3ms1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Response time MPRT 0.3 ms.
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Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Faster, Fastest, Extreme3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 17: Overdrive Normal, Fast, Faster, Fastest, Extreme. Extreme is only available with Adaptive-Sync off and at 75 Hz or above.
Off, Normal, Esports, Extreme2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Gaming OD menu explicitly lists Off, Normal, Esports and Extreme.
Motion blur reduction
Yes3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 16: MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) gives 0-20 levels of adjustment. The manual does not say whether it uses backlight strobing.
No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review expressly states no ULMB blur-reduction option. No unsupported BFI mechanism inferred.
Blur-reduction technology
MBR3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 16-17: MBR and MBR Sync.
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 17: MBR Sync can be turned on while G-SYNC/Adaptive-Sync is on, at 75 Hz or above, with a variable-frequency signal. Plain MBR needs Adaptive-Sync off.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Flicker-Free: Flicker Free. The feature text says a DC backlight panel.
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
326nits7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-review/3Read 5 October 2026Stock uncalibrated maximum backlight white luminance 326 nits in article text, chart 326.1266. Picture stimulus/window, input and firmware are unstated. Contradictory contrast versus its white/black readings is not stored. Linked lag methodology includes mouse/PC path, and response draw time is not mean GtG, so those separate unsuitable results are not stored.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
Min48Max240Hz5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Reviewer-tested AMD/FreeSync-compatible interval 48-240 Hz with LFC. Input and firmware are not restated. Separate introductory native G-SYNC 1-240 Hz table is not merged into this AMD measurement.
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
1.318Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-review/4Read 5 October 2026Racing default SDR sRGB before user calibration, mean colour Delta E 2000 1.31 in article, chart 1.3116. This is colour-patch error, distinct from grayscale 2.05, post-calibration 0.34 and wide Rec.2020 2.03. Firmware/input are not restated.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AAOC Q27G41ZE
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.011.4/2.2
DisplayPort1.411.4/2.2
Source1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026HDMI 2.0 x 1 and DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, both HDCP 1.4/2.2. The manual's rear view also shows one DisplayPort, one HDMI, earphone and power. The Amazon bullet says 2 x HDMI 2.0, which conflicts with the maker and is not used. Raw link bandwidth is not stated.
BASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.41
HDMI2.03
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Exact model has one DP 1.4 and three HDMI 2.0 sockets, not the similar-looking earlier PG279Q inventory.
HDMI ports
1
3
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026PD for USB C/TBT: No. Thunderbolt in 0x. The manual's rear view has no USB-C.
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no USB-C socket.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
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Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Not available
BASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.01
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own user-accessible Type-B upstream host path. The connector labelled for service personnel only is not a user hub upstream path.
USB downstream hub ports
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Not available
BASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.02
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own specifications summary states two total peripheral ports. Red Reflex Analyzer mouse port is included, not an extra third socket. Manual USB 3.0 and current maker 3.2 Gen 1 labels refer to the listed Gen 1-speed peripheral ports.
KVM switch
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026KVM: No.
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026MST / Daisy chain: False. DisplayPort output 0x.
Not available
Ethernet
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026RJ45: No.
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no Ethernet socket.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Audio Output: 1x Audio out. The manual calls it Earphone.
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Microphone in: False.
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own technical table Audio Input No, and complete inventory has headphone output only.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Connecting the Monitor p 9 lists DisplayPort, HDMI, Earphone and Power. No optical output.
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no optical audio output.
Picture in picture
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026The OSD menus on pp 15-24 have no PIP or PBP function.
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Picture by picture
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026The OSD menus on pp 15-24 have no PIP or PBP function.
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Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Speakers: False.
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Number of speakers
Not available
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Speaker power per channel
Not available
2W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Exact maker two 2 W speakers, rating is per channel.
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Adjusting Viewing Angle p 8 shows tilt only. Two reviews say the stand has no height adjustment. Stored as no height travel.8Reviewsyabiz.com/2026/06/aoc-q27g41ze-review-240hz-qhd-gaming.htmlRead 15 October 2026Reviewer text: the included stand has tilt but lacks height, swivel and pivot.9Reviewibisik.com/aoc-q27g41ze-gaming-monitorRead 15 October 2026Reviewer text, dated 2025-11-12: the stand is stable though not height-adjustable.
100mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward3°Backward21°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Tilt -3 (+/-2) to 21 (+/-2) degrees. The centre values are stored. The manual diagram shows -5 and 23, the limits with tolerance.
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left0°Right0°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Swivel: No. Stored as no swivel.
Left25°Right25°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Pivot: No. Stored as no pivot.
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Removable stand
Yes1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Quick release function: True. The manual says remove the base before wall mounting.
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1003Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Wall Mounting p 10: 100mm x 100mm pattern with M4 screws, 4 screws. The manual adds that VESA holes are not available on all models.
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
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Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Buttons3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Hotkeys p 14: five buttons for Source/Exit, User Key, Dial Point, Menu/Enter and Power. No joystick.
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Desktop software
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Armoury Crate (Aura Sync)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Aura section expressly names Armoury Crate as the desktop program. Aura Sync controls RGB lighting only. Software display-OSD control is not proved.
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Front/Side View item 6 explicitly labels the physical ambient light sensor. This is separate from human presence sensing.
Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Gaming menu features
Game Mode presets, Shadow Control, Low Input Lag, Game Color, Dial Point, Sniper Scope, Frame Counter3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 16-17: Gaming Mode (Standard, FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1-3), Shadow Control, Low Input Lag, Game Color, Dial Point, Sniper Scope, Frame Counter.
GamePlus, GameVisual, Crosshair, Timer, Stopwatch, FPS Counter, Display Alignment, Dark Boost, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own GamePlus and G-SYNC Processor menus. Reflex PC+Display latency is a system metric and not a reviewed monitor-only lag field.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width613.9Height (lowest)449.4Height (highest)449.4Depth189.7mm(24.2 × 17.7 × 7.5 in)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Product dimensions incl. base (WxHxD) 613.9 x 449.4 x 189.7 mm. The stand has tilt only, so the height has one value. Amazon lists 7.46 x 24.17 x 17.7 in, which agrees. The page also lists Product dimensions excl. base 613.9 x 449.4 x 52.7 mm. Its height repeats the with-stand height and cannot be the bare body, so the without-stand size is not stored.
Width614Height (lowest)408Height (highest)508Depth255mm(24.2 × 16.1 to 20 × 10 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own technical table expressly labels lowest 408 and highest 508 mm complete display height. Difference agrees with 100 mm travel.
Dimensions without stand
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Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
3.84kg(8.5 lb)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Product with stand 3.84 kg. The AOC UAE page labels the same row Net weight excl. package. Cables are not stated.
8.1kg(17.9 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own estimated Net with supplied stand.
Weight without stand
3.45kg(7.6 lb)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Product without stand 3.45 kg. Cables are not stated.
4.5kg(9.9 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own estimated weight without stand.
Box dimensions
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Width719Height267Depth542mm(28.3 × 10.5 × 21.3 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own W x H x D 719 x 267 x 542 mm package orientation, also matching maker page axes.
Box weight
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11.7kg(25.8 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own estimated Gross packaged weight.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Contents in Box p 6 lists a power cable and no adapter. Power Source 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A.
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
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120W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own adapter rated output 20 V, 6 A, whose product is 120 W. This is adapter capacity, not screen electrical consumption.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Power Source 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker full input 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. Manual AC 100-240 V and DC 20 V/6 A identify external adapter.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker full AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz input.
Power use (typical)
35W1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Power consumption on (typical) 35.0 W. The manual says 35W at default brightness and contrast.
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Power use (max)
56W1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Power consumption on (maximum) 56.0 W. The manual says <=56W at brightness 100 and contrast 100. There are no USB ports, so no USB load is included.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
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Off-mode power
0.3W1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Power consumption off 0.3 W. The page and leaflet give standby 0.5 W, but the manual says Standby Mode <=0.3W. That conflict is why standby is not stored.
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EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Low blue light
Software1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Blue Light Technology: Anti Blue Light. The manual's LowBlue Mode decreases blue light by controlling colour temperature, so it is a picture setting.
Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Blue Light Filter selectable levels reduce the blue component. Generic TÜV Low Blue Light certification is not a hardware-solution claim.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Monitor, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Stand, Base, Power Cable, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Contents in Box p 6, as published. Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cable, HDMI Cable and DisplayPort Cable are starred. The manual says not all signal cables are provided in all countries and regions.
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Input/output port cover, Color calibration testing report, ROG welcome card with envelope, ROG sticker2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Cables included
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Type
Power cable
Source3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Only the power cable is stored. HDMI and DisplayPort cables are marked as region dependent, and a US buyer review on Amazon says neither is in the box.
BASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
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DisplayPort cable1
HDMI cable1
USB cable1
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own mandatory Package Contents names each cable. Exact review box discussion explicitly confirms one each of DP, HDMI and USB cables. Power-cord count and all lengths remain unstated.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact box discussion expressly says one each of DisplayPort, HDMI and USB cables.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years4Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/warranty-informationRead 15 October 2026Limited warranty table: AOC G-Series Monitor three (3) years from the date of purchase. The older statement on the same page says three years except one year for the LED panel. Amazon US lists 3 Year Manufacturer. US and Canada.
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Dead pixel policy
LED panel pixel defect only if it exceeds ISO 9241-307 Class 1: 1 full bright pixel, 1 full dark pixel, 2 single or double bright or dark sub-pixels, 3 to 5 stuck-on or stuck-off sub-pixels4Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/warranty-informationRead 15 October 2026Covered LED panel pixel defect is one that exceeds ISO 9241-307 Class 1. Class 1 permits 1 full bright pixel, 1 full dark pixel, 2 single or double bright or dark sub-pixels, 3 to 5 stuck-on or stuck-off sub-pixels. Wording shortened. US and Canada. AOC's South Africa site has a different zero bright dot offer, which is not used.
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