MG279Q

"It's been argued that even pro gamers can't perceive or really benefit from numbers above 240 Hz. But even if that’s the case, we’re happy to see any instance of engineers pushing performance into the realm of unnecessary. Pricing and an on-sale date still to come."

The ASUS MG279Q is a solid 144Hz gaming monitor and we were impressed by how well AMD FreeSync ran despite being limted to the 35-90 Hz range. If you are looking for a 2560×1440 Adaptive-Sync gaming monitor that has fantastic picture quality, a wide range of features and the ability to support AMD FreeSync we highly recommend the ASUS MG279Q!

We were pleasantly surprised with the ASUS MG279Q. The build quality exceeds all other FreeSync displays tested to date. The IPS-type 1440P display offers great color reproduction and viewing angles, and is capable of 144Hz maximum (static) refresh rates. The FreeSync variable refresh rate window of 35-90Hz is a bit of a compromise at the high end but achieves the lowest minimum refresh rate of any available FreeSync display to date. The BenQ XL2730Z is a worthy alternative for those seeking lower latencies and a higher FPS variable refresh window, but that display carries with it the disadvantages of a TN panel. As it stands, the ASUS MG279Q is the best looking FreeSync compatible display we have reviewed so far!

We like this new Asus gaming screen very much. For its image quality, performance and trouble-free FreeSync implementation, we're giving it the Tom's Editor Recommended Award.

It’s 2023, and ASUS has been voted as the Best Gaming Monitor Brand.

For gamers, performance always comes first, then value. And you can clearly see this in our results as ASUS takes Best Gaming Monitor Brand with 26% of the votes, while Prism+ is much further behind at 15%.