Today we review the highly anticipated Asus ROG Swift PG278Q. This 27 inch Nvidia G-SYNC monitor runs at WQHD 2560×1440 resolution, features a 144hz refresh rate and a 1ms (gtg) response time to cater to the most demanding gamer.

Super smooth motion at the highest settings; well thought out interface system – we love the nipple/joystick system; build quality; strongest; most versatile monitor stand system we have seen; very good ‘out of the box' setup

The cost will be too prohibitive for many; AMD users will need to buy Nvidia hardware to take advantage of G-SYNC; Be prepared to invest in expensive graphics hardware if you want consistent 100+ frame rates at 1440p in the latest DX11 games; Only $799 in America but £720 in UK ($1235)

Nvidia G-SYNC technology is something that is hard to put into words but if you try it you will understand it and it will be tough to game without it. Nvidia G-SYNC technology is something that is hard to put into words but if you try it you will understand it and it will be tough to game without...

Changes the way you experience games; Amazing smoothness; Plug and play (it just works; Need to see to understand

Monitor price is a bit high so far; Only works on Nvidia GPUs

So, it's the end of this review, and I'll bet you want to hear my final thoughts. I can sum up the next several paragraphs in one sentence: This monitor kicks ass, takes no prisoners, and is one hell of a gaming monitor and would be great for an Eyefinity or Surround setup thanks to its slim bezels.

Whenever I see a product from ASUS' Republic Of Gamers (ROG) lineup, I know that it means serious business. They don't just stamp it on everything that they make, and the ROG lineup of products is specifically tailored to the rather finicky gamer market.

+ Outstanding visual quality; + G-Sync noticeably improves gameplay; + Sleek design

- Limited to only one input

G-SYNC is Nvidia's new proprietary technology, built into select new gaming screens. It forces the display to be a slave to the graphics card, only updating the screen when the graphics card has a new frame ready for it.

For gamers, or discerning enthusiasts that understand the benefits of using high refresh rates, the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q is a great fit. As we've mentioned, the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q has one of the best looking TN panels we have witnessed to date, the monitor's thin bezels make it a great candidate...

Fast Refresh Rates; Looks Great; G-Sync Support; Physical Buttons; Thin Bezels

Somewhat Pricey; Only A Single Input

In order to stay competitive, most gaming enthusiasts will outfit their PC's with powerful graphics cards capable of insane frame rates. Cruising along at 60 frames per second (fps) is all well and good, but if your monitor can't keep pace with your GPU, you may end up with motion artifacts that...

Sharp WQHD image; Excellent gaming performance; Fully adjustable stand; Cool gamer-centric features

Only one video input; So-so viewing-angle performance; Skewed greens

The blacks are washed out grey and the viewing angle is so low. guys my ￡100 benq has a better picture than this thing. avoid. all dark games just look muddy and poor quality. ￡550 is a joke of a price. I will try the ips version next and if no good i will refund and avoid Asus monitors.

Amazing 2K display with a high refresh rate of 165Hz. If you are building a PC for gaming more what do you want Had this over a year now. No faults.

Love the monitor, very happy with it until the PSU developed a fault after 8 months of use - Known issue with the 2015 build. Asus promised to replace the PSU, filled out all the RMA forms, nothing. 2 weeks later contact Asus get some line about the RMA not being linked with my request.