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ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM

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ROG Swift PG279QM

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Product B: ASUS

TUF Gaming VG279QM

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  • 31 different values
  • 42 known for one only
  • 32 the same
  • 59 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 81.6ppiROG Swift PG279QM is 27.2 ppi higher.
  2. Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 280HzTUF Gaming VG279QM is 40 Hz higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 400nitsTUF Gaming VG279QM is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for A
A240Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080Native for B
ANot listed
B280Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.1kg
B5.6kg
Weight without stand
A4.5kg
B3.3kg
Box weight
A11.7kg
B8.2kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM

General

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Series
ROG Swift1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Product name TUF Gaming VG279QM.
Model numbers
PG279QM1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
VG279QM3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026User guide cover: TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QM series.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
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Status
Not available
Available2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026The current ASUS Global page lists the model with a full tech spec table and a security update support period until 31/12/2026. Stock was not checked.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, GB4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Review: available from most regions via Amazon and in the UK from Overclockers UK.
Colours
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Colors Black.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026TUF Gaming gaming monitor.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Size (inch): 27. The user guide says 27 inch W (16:9, 68.6 cm).
Viewable screen diagonal
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920x1080.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
81.6ppi
Pixel pitch
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.
0.311mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pixel Pitch: 0.311mm. The user guide gives 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm. The page's display viewing area of 567.6 x 336.15 mm does not fit 1920 x 1080 at this pitch, so it is not stored.
Active display area
Not available
Not available
Curved
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.
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Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare. TFTCentral calls it a light anti-glare coating.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Anti-Glare2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type: Fast IPS.
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact Variable Backlight discussion states edge array in a zone-dimming configuration.
Not available
Local dimming
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.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: DisplayHDR 400 does not require local dimming and this monitor has none, so it cannot offer improved dynamic range.
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
AU Optronics4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section: AU Optronics M270HAN03.0 AHVA panel.
Panel part number
Not available
M270HAN03.04Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section.
Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
8bits5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026
8bits6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/asus-tuf-gaming-vg279qm-with-280hz-refresh-rate-ips-panel-and-elmb-syncRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral news: 8-bit colour depth. The review also says 8-bit colour depth.
Colour depth method
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.
Native5Reviewdisplayninja.com/asus-vg279qm-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors (true 8-bit).
Displayable colours
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.
16.7 million2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Colors: 16.7M.
sRGB coverage
Not available
99%2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Color Space (sRGB): 99%. The maker does not say whether this is coverage or volume. TFTCentral measured 108.6 percent sRGB gamut volume.
DCI-P3 coverage
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.
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
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.
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
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.
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1,000:12Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1. The user guide also lists 100,000,000:1 with ASCR on, which is not stored.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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.
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2.
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
HDR102Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support: HDR10.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS 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.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
1920 × 1080Native240Hz280Hz
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Signal Frequency: DisplayPort 48 to 280 Hz vertical, HDMI 48 to 240 Hz vertical. The user guide says the Overclocking setting allows a 280 Hz maximum on DisplayPort only, and TFTCentral says the overclock is not guaranteed on every sample and can be limited to 270 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
240Hz4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Overclocking and VRR section: the native refresh rate is 240 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
280Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max): 280Hz, reached with the OSD Overclocking option on DisplayPort.
Dual mode
Not available
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
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.
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync) and the G-SYNC Compatible badge. TFTCentral confirms the NVIDIA certification and HDMI-VRR support for consoles.
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
Not available
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48280
HDMI48240
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48Hz to 240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz to 280Hz for DisplayPort. The DisplayPort maximum needs the overclock.
Low framerate compensation
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.
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
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.
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Response Time: 1ms (GTG).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
1ms1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026ELMB section: a 1ms response time (MPRT).
Overdrive settings
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.
0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 1004Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Response Times section: the OSD Over Drive option has 6 levels, 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100.
Motion blur reduction
No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/asus-rog-swiftpg279qm-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review expressly states no ULMB blur-reduction option. No unsupported BFI mechanism inferred.
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur: Yes.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
ELMB SYNC1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC).
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: ELMB SYNC can be turned on when Adaptive-Sync (DP) / Variable Refresh Rate is On. TFTCentral confirms strobing and VRR can run together.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

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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3.6ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Detailed Response Times: average G2G of 3.6 ms at the native 240 Hz with Over Drive 80, TFTCentral's 2020 oscilloscope method. At the overclocked 280 Hz with Over Drive 80 it was 4.0 ms. The best case at Over Drive 100 and 280 Hz was 0.9 ms with heavy overshoot.
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
1,135:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: static contrast 1135:1 at the default 70 percent brightness. The brightness section gives an average of 1128:1 across the range.
SDR brightness (measured)
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.
378nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 378 cd/m2 at full OSD brightness, range 98 to 378 cd/m2.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
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.
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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.
2.24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: average dE 2.2, maximum 7.6, at default settings in Racing Mode, before calibration, i1 Pro 2 and LaCie Blue Eye Pro.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS 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.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 and HDMI (v2.0) x 2.
HDMI ports
3
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.2
HDMI features
Not available
VRR4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Specifications and Features: HDMI supports VRR for games consoles.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no USB-C socket.
Not available
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS 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.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS 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.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no Ethernet socket.
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: Earphone Jack Yes.
3.5 mm microphone input
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.
Not available
Optical out
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no optical audio output.
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
Picture by picture
Not available
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker Yes (2Wx2).
Number of speakers
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
22Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker 2W x 2.
Speaker power per channel
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.
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
100mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
130mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~130mm. TFTCentral measured 130 mm of travel.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Forward5°Backward33°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Tilt: Yes (+33 to -5 degrees).
Swivel
Left25°Right25°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Left90°Right90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Pivot
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Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees), clockwise and counterclockwise.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: the stand can be removed by unscrewing it, with VESA 100mm holes behind.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100 x 1002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm.
VESA adapter needed
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No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: VESA 100mm mounting holes sit behind the stand.
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Joystick, Buttons4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: a joystick and 3 pressable buttons on the back right.
Desktop software
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.
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User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no ambient light sensors, motion sensors or card readers.
Presence sensor
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No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no motion sensors.
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg279qm-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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Gaming menu features
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.
Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026GamePlus function: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment and sniper. Shadow Boost is in the Gaming menu.

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
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.
Width619.4Height (lowest)376Height (highest)506.7Depth211.4mm(24.4 × 14.8 to 19.9 × 8.3 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.94 x 50.67 x 21.14 cm at the highest position. The lowest height of 376 mm comes from the user guide, which gives 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest. Width, maximum height and depth are taken from the more precise tech spec page.
Dimensions without stand
Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width619.4Height362.7Depth50.6mm(24.4 × 14.3 × 2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D): 61.94 x 36.27 x 5.06 cm. The user guide gives 619 x 363 x 50 mm.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
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.
5.6kg(12.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight: 5.6 kg. The user guide also says 5.6 kg.
Weight without stand
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.
3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight without Stand: 3.3 kg.
Box dimensions
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.
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Box weight
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.
8.2kg(18.1 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Gross Weight: 8.2 kg.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG279QM/PG279QM_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: DC 19V, 3.42A (AC adapter). The accessories include a power adapter.
Adapter rating
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.
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Input voltage
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.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
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65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power On < 65 W. Published as less than 65 W, and the maker does not say whether this is a maximum or a typical figure.
Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
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0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Standby < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
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0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power Off < 0.3 W. Published as less than 0.3 W.
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
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, Flicker-free2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate badges: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
Low blue light
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.
Software4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: 4 selectable blue light filter modes in the OSD. The maker lists a TUV Low Blue Light badge.
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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UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, CEL, MEPS, PSE, UkrSEPRO, KCC, E-Standby, ICES-3, PC Recycle3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance and Standards, verbatim, without the TUV items listed above.

In the box

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In the box
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
Warranty Card, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Certificate2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Accessories, verbatim. The page says they vary by region and the user guide lists the DisplayPort and HDMI cables as optional.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
TypeCount
Power cordNot available
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.
BASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Dead pixel policy
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