Deciding on whether to buy a product like ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black or perhaps ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black vs ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor

ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27

ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black
 ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27

ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 27″

Screen technology: LCD

Screen technology: LED

Screen size: 27″

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Resolution: Quad HD 2560 x 1440p

PICTURE QUALITY

Display technology: NVIDIA G-Sync

PICTURE QUALITY
Brightness: 350 cd/m²

Viewing angle: 178° / 178°

Refresh rate: 165 Hz

Frequency range: – Vertical: 34 – 209 kHz
– Horizontal: 30 – 165 Hz

Viewing angle: 170° / 160°

Response time: 4 ms

Frequency range: – Horizontal: 30 – 83 kHz
– Vertical: 55 – 75 Hz

Native contrast ratio: 1000:1

Brightness: 350 cd/m²

Picture enhancement: – 165 Hz refresh rate
– Flicker-free technology
– Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

Response time: 1 ms

CONNECTIVITY

Native contrast ratio: 1000:1

Dynamic contrast ratio: Mega

Connections: – HDMI x 1
– DisplayPort x 1

CONNECTIVITY
Audio output: Headphone jack

AUDIO

Connections: – HDMI x 1
– DisplayPort x 1
– USB 3.0 x 4

Audio output: 3.5 mm jack

Speakers: 2

AUDIO
Audio power: 4 W

FEATURES

Speakers: 2

Audio power: 2 W

VESA mount: 100 x 100

GENERAL
Other features: Ergonomic stand

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Colour: Black & red

Wall mountable: Yes

On-mode power consumption: < 90 W

VESA wall mount dimensions: 100 x 100

GENERAL

Box contents: – Acer XB271HUAbmiprz Quad HD 27″ LCD Gaming Monitor
– Power cable

Dimensions: 401-551 x 614 x 268 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Weight: 7 kg

Box contents: – ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor
– 90 W power adapter
– DisplayPort cable
– HDMI cable
– USB 3.0 cable
– Warranty card
– Quick start guide
– Support CD

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Dimensions: 553 x 620 x 238 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 7 kg

Guarantee: 3 years

Price: £679

Price: £469

Number of Reviews: 102

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black or ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 149 products in the same category as ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black, which is the PC monitors category. Of these 149 products the average price was £338.78, the most expensive was £3499 and the cheapest was just £79. We then looked at the price of the 149 in the same as the ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor, which of course the average was £338.78, top price was £3499 and cheapest £79.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Asus and Acer, the average was £599.98 for Asus, £808.11 for Acer. The max for each was £4499/£4699.99 and minimum was £12.99/£69.99

Price analysis of ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27

Price analysis of ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27

  • ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black
  • Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
  • Response time: 4 ms
  • Input: HDMI / DisplayPort
  • USB 3.0 x 2
  • Can be wall mounted
  • Top features:- Gorgeous game visuals with WQHD resolution- Super-fast 165 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time- Prevents eyestrain with Ultra-Low Blue Light and flicker-free technologies- Monitor stays cool with a smart air vent design- Convenient with multiple ports and ergonomic designGorgeous game visualsMade for great gaming, the Asus Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q treats your eyes to crisp, sharp visuals that make all your games look as captivating as they should.Flicker-free technology eliminates flickering that can tire your eyes out, allowing you to game comfortably for longer – stay in the competition and rack up more trophies and victories.Super-fast 165 Hz refresh rateEven demanding scenes and action sequences are no problem for the Asus ROG Swift PG279Q with its impressive 165 Hz refresh rate. Impeccably smooth movement gets you fully immersed in the game, helping you stay alert and aware.Prevents eyestrainGiving you a more comfortable gaming experience, the Swift PG279Q features flicker-free technology so you can play for longer without eyestrain. Ultra-Low Blue Light prevents the fatiguing effects of screen backlighting to protect your eyes.Monitor stays coolYou don’t want your equipment malfunctioning during those tense marathon gaming sessions – that’s why this monitor features smart air vents to stay cool so you can focus on the action.Convenient with multiple ports and ergonomic designConnect peripherals using the two USB 3.0 ports – they allow extra-fast data transfers so you can stay productive. HDMI and DisplayPort connections give you different options for connecting to computers, consoles and other compatible hardware.An ergonomic stand lets you achieve the ideal angle – tilt, swivel, pivot and change its height to stay comfortable.
  • Product codes: 4712900143683
  • ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor
  • Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
  • Response time: 1 ms
  • Input: HDMI / DisplayPort
  • Built-in speakers
  • Top features: – IPS technology and Quad HD resolution for a beautiful display – NVIDIA G-Sync for smooth, stutter-free gaming – Predator EyeProtect technology to minimise eye-strain IPS technology and Quad HD Upgrade your gaming with the Acer Predator XB271 TN LCD Gaming Monitor. The 27‚Äù Quad HD screen is perfect for getting the most out of every game, so each image is crisp and clear. For an immersive feel, the Predator has an ultra-slim side bezel, which creates a frameless look that’s perfect for creating a multiple monitor setup.Reproducing colour accurately without compromising on speed or image quality, IPS panel technology offers true to life graphics. Pick out enemies easily and explore new worlds in realistic colour.NVIDIA G-SyncFor smooth gameplay even on fast-paced racing games, NVIDIA G-Sync ensures that every frame is rendered at the ideal refresh rate, completely eliminating any stuttering or tearing. When you need extra fire power, you can overclock the refresh rate up to 165 Hz so that no matter how fast you’re running from the enemy, you won’t lose out on quality. The result is butter-smooth gameplay.To make sure that motion blur is reduced when you’re racing around the screen, NVIDIA ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) technology creates crystal clear gameplay, even at high frame rates.Minimise eye-strainDon’t worry about straining your eyes after long gaming sessions with Predator’s Eye Protect, which filters blue light, reduces flickering, and dims the light to reduce the stress on your eyes. You’ll be able to play for longer, without feeling weary.
  • Product codes: 4713392553301

What’s better ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black or ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor?

There are obviously a number of differences between ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black and ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £679 cost of ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black is closer to the expectation you had than the £469 pricep point of ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black and ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black scores 9.1 out of 10 from 102 reviews. Whereas ACER Predator XB271HUA Quad HD 27″ TN LCD Gaming Monitor scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your PC monitors as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG279Q Quad HD 27″ LED Monitor, Black



Rating:
9.07 out of
10