ASUS PG279QR and PG279QE 165Hz WQHD IPS G-SYNC models
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The monitors use 27” 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) IPS-type (In Plane Switching or similar) panels with support for a 165Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-SYNC. Key specifications include a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° horizontal/vertical viewing angles and 8-bit colour support. A light matte anti-glare screen surface is employed, keeping the image free from obvious graininess and helping preserve clarity and vibrancy better than some matte surfaces. A flicker-free WLED backlight is employed with a standard colour gamut (100% sRGB) and 350 cd/m² typical specified maximum luminance. Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included to enhance viewing comfort, particularly useful in the evening where blue light exposure should be minimised. The rear of the monitors are dominated by matte black plastic. The ‘QR’ model includes some artistic etchings for the upper-right section and includes the Aura Sync RGB LED lighting feature in this region (ROG motif) which can be customised via the OSD or by using software. The stand is a satin-effect silver coloured matte plastic on the ‘QR’ and a more toned down matte black with dark red motif on the ‘QE’. The ports are down-firing, with a removable port cover included on the ‘QR’. The ports include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 3.5mm headphone jack, DP 1.2, HDMI 1.4 and 2 USB 3.0 ports.
Further information can be found on the official product page for the QE. Additional information such as price and availability still forthcoming.
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