Why 120/144 Hz and G-Sync would be interesting at all is something we will have to elaborate beforehand, because it's only when one understands the problem that the possible solution can be accepted. The first FCAT measurements showed the problems.

good brightness; good contrast; simple design; 144 Hz and G-Sync

expensive; low brightness uniformity and white point; only one DisplayPort connector; external power supply

NVIDIA's G-Sync technology was introduced not too long ago, promising to correct a lot of issues that were prevalent with VSync, such as stuttering and graphics tearing. The ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q is one of the first displays to incorporate this new technology, aiming to provide gamers with the best...

G-Sync works as advertised

Only one display input port; Expensive

It's SLEEK. It's FAST. And it is, in our opinion, the best gaming monitor money can buy right now. Head past the break to see why we're so impressed with this gaming monitor from ASUS called the RoG Swift PG278Q .

This outstanding twenty-seven inch display is from Asus' Republic of Gamers line of products. As such, it offers several exceptional features to place it among the best of the best.

You may have already gathered that I'm rather impressed with the Asus Swift PG278Q Gaming Monitor, and I am, very impressed! Never have I seen such focus in a Gaming monitor, Asus no doubt had one goal in mind, when they designed this monitor…

The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) SWIFT PG278Q 27-inch WQHD G-Sync display has been lauded as the best gaming monitor for the second half of 2014. This monitor boasts a 27-inch WQHD LED display boasts a 2560 x 1440 (16:9) screen resolution on a TN panel with 109 pixels per inch (PPI) all tucked...

ASUS is offering gamers a lot with its RoG SWIFT PG278Q. Not only does this 27-inch monitor boast a 1440p resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology is included to help give you the smoothest gaming experience possible. Is that something that matters? You bet.

27-inches, 144Hz, and 2560×1440; There's a lot to love about this package, G-SYNC is a fantastic technology; You won't want to live without it after using it for a while, Turbo button for on-the-fly refresh rate testing, or necessity, is a nice touch, The display has great aesthetics, GamePlus'...

Only a single video connector: DisplayPort; No built-in speakers; if that matters to you; Carries a price premium; and is ridiculously hard to find in stock

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.

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

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