ASUS announces two new ROG Monitors

In the Republic of Gamers Unleashed event in San Francisco, ASUS announced two new gaming monitors. Both displays features a 27″ IPS panels, but there are some significant differences between the two that will suit the different genres of gamers. Here are the specifications:

ASUS PG279Q

• 2560×1440 Resolution
• 27″ WLED + IPS Panel
• 144Hz (OC 165Hz) Refresh Rate
• 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 350nits Peak Brightness
• 4ms response time
• 16.7 million (8bit) Color Depth
• 2x 2W Stereo Speakers
• DisplayPort 1.2
• HDMI 1.4
• 2x USB 3.0
• 3.5mm audio
• NVIDIA G-Sync
• NVIDIA Ultra Low Motion Blur

ASUS PG27AQ

• 3840×2160 Resolution
• 27″ WLED + IPS Panel
• 60Hz Refresh Rate
• 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 300nits Peak Brightness
• 4ms Response Time
• 1.07 billion (10bit) Color Depth
• 2x 2W Stereo Speakers
• DisplayPort 1.2
• HDMI 1.4
• 2x USB 3.0
• 3.5mm audio
• NVDIDIA G-Sync

If you look closely in the specs sheet, the PG279Q has a 27″ WQHD IPS panel with a refressh rate of 144Hz, this monitor is suited to gamers who likes to play first person shooters as the refresh rate is more important than a higher resolution.

For the PG27AQ, it would be best for gamers who play RTS and simulation games because it’s more suited for higher resolution

Both of these monitors will be available in November starting at a price around $799. Official pricing of these two and the availability here in The Philippines is currently unknown. Stay tuned for more details.