ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Swift PG279Q

Latest gaming displays with IPS panels and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology
join the ASUS ROG Swift line-up
KEY POINTS

27-inch gaming displays feature in-plane switching (IPS) panels and sharp
2K/WQHD for PG279Q

The ROG Swift PG279Q features a built-in NVIDIA G-SYNC for smooth, fastpaced visuals, with PG279Q being the worlds first display with a 165Hz refresh
rate

Featuring the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements, and

GameVisual technology with six preset display modes for optimized visuals

Manila, Philippines (19th February, 2016) ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Swift
PG279Q gaming display with 27-inch IPS panels for wide 178-degree viewing angles and rich, bright
colors. The ROG Swift PG279Q delivers 2K/WQHD (2560 x 1440) visuals and features the NVIDIA GSYNC technology to eliminate screen tearing, minimize stuttering, and reduce input lag. The ROG Swift
PG279Q is also the worlds first display with a 165Hz refresh rate for incredibly-smooth gaming visuals.
The gaming monitor boasts a number of Ultra-Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free technologies to protect
users eyes during marathon gaming sessions. In addition, ASUS-exclusive enhancements like GamePlus
and GameVisual technologies give users an advantage in the gaming arena.
Lifelike gaming visuals
These ROG Swift PG Series gaming monitors represent a new generation of displays designed to provide
gamers with impressive levels of detail. ROG Swift PG279Q has a 2K/WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution
panel, delivering greater image detail and up to 77% more onscreen desktop space than standard Full HD
displays. It also covers the full sRGB color gamut.
The ROG Swift PG279Q delivers superior images with outstanding colors thanks to IPS technology.
Users can enjoy wide 178-degree viewing angles with minimal distortion and color shift even when
viewing the display from extreme positions.
Ultra-smooth and seamless gameplay
The ROG Swift Series is designed to provide the fastest and smoothest gaming experiences imaginable.
The ROG Swift PG279Q is the worlds first display with a 165Hz refresh rate to reduce lag and motion
blur, giving gamers the upper hand in fast-paced first-person-shooters, racing, real-time strategy, and
sports games. Users can select between 60, 120, and 144Hz refresh rates on the fly with the help of the
Turbo Key. To fully experience ROG Swift PG279Qs 165Hz refresh rate, the user must have an NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960 or higher graphics processor.
Also, the ROG Swift PG279Q is equipped with NVIDIA G-SYNC display technology for smooth, seamless
gameplay. This technology synchronizes the display's refresh rate to the PCs NVIDIA GeForce GTX
graphics processor to eliminate screen tearing, and minimize display stutter and input lag.
Gamer-centric features

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ROG Swift Series displays feature the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey to give gamers crosshair
overlays, timer functions, and a frames per second (FPS) counter. The crosshair overlay provides four
different crosshair options, so users can select the one that best suits the game currently being played.
Theres also an onscreen timer that can be positioned on the left of the display to keep tracked of elapsed
game time; while the FPS counter lets users know how smoothly the game is running.
ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology provides up to six preset display modes (Scenery, Racing,
Cinema, RTS/RPG, FPS, and sRGB) to suit different game genres. This unique feature can be easily
accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.
Extensive connectivity options
The ROG PG279Q has a wide array of connectivity options including DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI. Two
USB 3.0 ports provide convenient pass-through connectivity at speeds of up to 10-times that of USB 2.0,
and they can also quick-charge mobile devices.
The gaming monitor also features a pair of 2-watt speakers and a 3.5mm earphone jack for immersive ingame audio. An ergonomic cable-management design feature helps organize and hide cables to keep the
gaming area tidy.

Designed for gaming marathons and multi-display setups

ROG Swift PG Series displays are designed for gaming marathons. ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light
technology reduces blue light emission by up to 70%, and has four different blue-light filter settings that
are easily accessed on the OSD menu via a 5-way joystick. Flicker-Free technology also helps reduce
onscreen flicker for a more comfortable gaming experience.
The ROG Swift PG279Q has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TV Rheinland
laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit
low blue light levels.
ROG Swift PG series displays have been ergonomically-designed and provide full tilt, swivel, pivot, and
height adjustment so gamers can find their preferred viewing position. The ROG Swift PG279Q has
super-narrow 6mm bezels that make them ideal for seamless multi-display setups; they can also be
VESA wall-mounted.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ROG Swift PG279Q is now available in the Philippines and has an SRP of PhP 49, 730.

PRESS CONTACTS
Jose Gamaliel S. Felongco
Technical PR Specialist OP
Jose_Felongco@asusph.com
NOTES TO EDITORS
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ASUS Global Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/asus
ASUS Global Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/asus

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ASUS ROG Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/asusrog

ASUS ROG Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/asus_rog

SPECIFICATIONS1
PG279Q
Panel Size(diagonal)

27in (68.6cm) Widescreen (16:9)

Panel Backlight/ Type

WLED / IPS

Color Gamut

100% sRGB

True Resolution

DP: 2560x1440 (up to 165Hz)

HDMI: 2560x1440 (60Hz)

Pixel Pitch

0.233mm (109ppi)

Brightness (Max.)

350cd/m

Viewing Angle (CR10)

178(H) / 178(V)

Display Colors

16.7M (8-bit)

Response Time

4ms (Gray to Gray)

ASUS-exclusive Gaming Features

5-way OSD Navigation Joystick

GamePlus (Crosshair / Timer / FPS Counter)
GameVisual (FPS / RTS / RPG / Racing / sRGB / Cinema
/Standard modes)
Turbo key (60-120-165Hz)

Eye Care Technology

Low Blue Light (TUV-certified)

Flicker Free (TUV-certified)

Stereo Speaker

2W x 2

Input / Output

1x DisplayPort1.2, 1x HDMI1.4, 2x USB3.0, Earphone Jack

Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country.
Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are available at
http://www.asus.com

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Ergonomic Design

Tilt: +20 ~ -5
Swivel: +60 ~ -60
Pivot: 90(clockwise)
Height adjustment: Yes (0~120 mm)
VESA compatible: 100 x 100 mm mount
Super-narrow bezel
Smart Cable Management

Dimension

619.77 x 552.53 x 237.9mm (WxHxD)

Weight

Net Weight (Est.): 7.0kg

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