ASUS - 27" 3D LED HD Monitor - Black

I really wanted to like this monitor; I'd just built a new PC; the red ring matched my fans / LEDs; the physical designed, angles, and aesthetics matched my case exactly; I finally had a machine that could put out 144 fps at 1440P, and I wanted to see what it could do (as opposed to a presentation bottlenecked by the cable or monitor to 60 fps); I really wanted to like it. I did my research. The monitor had quality control issues, including backlight bleed. It uses a TN panel, but I was repeatedly assured that it still delivered great color. I purchased and returned this monitor twice, and here's why: Pros: Construction Quality -- the stand and design are excellent, well built, high quality materials, premium feel. Ergonomic -- the stand is extremely adjustable, it is easy to adjust it, and it holds the position you leave it in. High Refresh Rate -- as advertised. Screen Size -- 27 inches is great. Resolution -- 1440P is pretty much the sweet spot... it's sharp and looks great, and you can still obtain very high framerates with a single card. Cons: Color -- it's a good TN, but the colors still don't pop, and the blacks aren't great. I was not impressed by them. Quality Control -- both the panels I received had backlight bleed, the first was severe, the second was tolerable. But, this was all around, not just one corner. Panel Issues -- this appears to be an issue with the panel; it's not a defect, and it's not limited to certain models; it's just the way the Swift is, and this is the "screen door effect." In short, the panel produces a screen door like pattern on bright colors in motion. Once you see it, you can't unsee it, and it destroys the user experience. It's also obvious. All in all, it's a good monitor, but it's not worth $799.00. I probably wouldn't spend more than $400.00 on it. The poor colors and quality control issues alone would make me wary, and the screen door effect just ruins the experience altogether, by distorting images. What's the point of a high refresh rate if the panel is going to butcher the image? While I was originally impressed by the resolution and size, I quickly found myself upset with the backlight bleed. Even after i swapped it out for a model with less evident bleed, I was still unsatisfied with it. This is definitely a product built on specs and not the user experience. It's too bad. It had great potential. I'll wait for the new Acer Predator, or buy a non-G Sync Samsung or LG with better color, resolution, and quality control... as well as a panel that doesn't destroy my gaming experience by leaving barred lines on bright, fast moving objects. If there was competition in the market when this was released from a resolution / refresh rate / adaptive sync stand point, this monitor would have been a bust.

This monitor is by far the best I have ever used. The colors are excellent for a TN panel and the detail of 1440p is really a step up from 1080p. G-Sync is also really helpful for smoothing out frame rate fluctuation. The problem I have with this monitor is its quality control. I read reviews on multiple websites and all had reviews commenting on the poor quality control. The first monitor I received had a dead pixel. I exchanged it and now the second one I got has back light bleed on the bottom of the panel. I will be exchanging again and hopefully I get a good one the third time around. If you don't mind playing the panel lottery this really is a top of the line monitor when you get a flawless one.

1440p, 144hz refresh rate, G-sync technology equals all my games look stunning and tear free. I want to say my monitor is perfect which it almost is but I have one dead pixel in my top left corner. Its not a big deal while gaming so i'll live with it. For the price though I was expecting perfection but all the pros out weigh that one con. BB price matched and I received such a good deal I almost bought two.

This is an outstanding monitor, the color is good for a TN panel and the refresh rate is awesome. G-Sync is a cool technology. The monitor being height and orientation adjustable is a great feature as well. Only works via Displayport but it does come with a cord which is a huge bonus. If you want the best picture with a 970, 980 or 980ti this is a solid contender. I'm extremely happy with mine.

The ASUS PG278Q, otherwise known as the ROG Swift, is advertised as a high quality gaming monitor, and it really is just that. G-Sync works perfectly with my GTX 980, and the screen is surprisingly colorful for a TN display. The base is of a very high quality and the design and LED ring are a nice touch. My one complaint is the slight glare I get on the screen, likely due to its matte coating.

I was waiting for the new IPS panel with G-Sync, but was always out of stock or back ordered. Even today, I still do not see any availability for the newer PG279Q. I was keeping an eye on the PG278Q as a backup and decided to pull the trigger when it went on sale with a great deal for $550. A lot of reviews mentioned dead pixel and back light bleed problems, but my unit did not have either of these issues. I was really interested in the IPS panel for its color reproduction and better viewing angles. I am very happy with this purchase and have been using the monitor on my custom built gaming rig for about a month. Since I sit directly in front of the monitor for gaming, the viewing angle color shift has not been a problem for me. I love the size and turbo on the fly feature of this monitor. My only issue (and it really is a minor nitpick) is the color ring on the base stays lit when the monitor is in standby mode when I turn off the PC.

I was waiting for something like this for a long time. if you have the GPU horsepower you need one now! no problems after 2-3 months. the viewing angles for a TN panel are great. 144 HZ is hard to beat and there is no lag whatsoever.

Amazing monitor! I read lots of horrible reviews on this product. And was quite hesitant to pull the trigger on this one. No dead pixels, No color bleed, and lastly they added a windows 10 support. Screen is HUGE and beautiful crisp clean colors. 144hz and loving it! Never drops below 100fps. Most stuff is in 120+