Alongside the ROG Strix XG17AHPE portable gaming monitor, Asus has also announced the ROG Strix XG279Q, the fastest monitors for gaming in the world as per Asus. It is a 27-inch WQHD monitor with (2560 x 1440) and 170Hz refresh rate.

The new gaming monitor also features ASUS FastIPS technology for a response time of 1ms, an amazing 1000:1 contrast ratio and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Sync that can be paired with NVIDIA G-SYNC to effectively eliminate the phantom effect and tear to obtain images of crisp games with high frame rates.

The new ASUS FastIPS technology employs high-speed liquid crystal elements that change up to 4 times faster than conventional IPS panels. This allowsXG279Q to offer a true gray to gray (GTG) response time of 1ms, for sharper colors and clearer and spotless game visualizations.

The ROG Strix XG279Q has a color gamut that covers 95% color space for exceptional color accuracy and reproduction. The monitor with an amazing contrast ratio of 1000:1, plus wide viewing angles of 178° to ensure minimal distortion and color change, even when viewed from extreme positions.

The new Asus gaming monitor includes ASUS ELMB Sync and an exclusive state-of-the-art technology that allows the use of motion blur reduction and adaptive tandem synchronization, ensuring a crisp image and smooth animation and movement without interruption.

For best results, an ELMB Sync screen must be combined with a graphics card capable of pushing more than 85 frames per second in favorite games. The monitor is also capable of the brightness of 400 cd/m², complying with the strict requirements of the DisplayHDR 400 certification.

In addition, ASUS Dynamic Shadow Boost technology automatically lightens dark areas of the game world with the optimization of other areas, improving the overview and facilitating the detection of hidden enemies in the shaded areas of the map.

Price and Availability

ROG Strix XG279Q HDR WQHD gaming monitor has been priced at $599 and it can be pre-ordered through the Bhphotovideo.com online store.