Having defined the stereoscopic 3D experience for PC gamers, NVIDIA reckons its proprietary 3D Vision is ripe for improvement, rolling out a new range of hardware backed by some of the leading lights in PC display technology.

With its buttery smooth, ultra fast response rate ASUS' original VG278H was built from the ground up to provide the best 3D gaming experience possible. However, while the VG278H is indeed a great turn key solution for consumers interested in 3D gaming through NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology, it isn't...

; - More reasonable price; - 144Hz refresh rate; - 3D options still available via optional upgrade kit; - Good sturdy stand; - Good default color profile

; - 1080p resolution; - Not precisely a uniform panel; - Not really a general purpose display; - Few will notice the difference between 120Hz and 144Hz refresh rate

I bought this monitor on sale on Black Friday. The colors out of the box are not great. Tweaking the settings in Game Mode I found was the best. 1080p is fine for gaming but I did notice a monitor of this size reading text on web browsers you can see the individual pixels.

144hz

-Color reproduction -Calibration out of the box -1080p (see summary -No Dvi-D cable

Conclusion The Asus ROG Swift PG278Q is an excellent choice for gamers of all stripes. Armed with G-Sync smoothing technology, speedy refresh and pixel response rates, and a sharp WQHD panel, this monitor is the perfect companion to your high-end gaming rig, and its ergonomic stand lets you adjust...

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

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

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

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

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

Our experience with the ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q G-SYNC monitor throughout the review is pretty good in overall.

Easy to set up; Packs with NVIDIA's latest G-SYNC technology; Comes with a whopping 144 MHz refresh rate; Offers height adjustment; tilt; swivel; and pivot; Easy navigation with the 5-way joystick; Comes with a USB 3.0 hub with 2 USB 3.0 port; Cool game assist feature (GamePlus Crosshair and Timer

Hefty price tag; G-SYNC will only work on GTX 650 Ti Boost or higher spec graphics cards with DisplayPort output; Input is limited only to DisplayPort 1.2; No Audio output

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.

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 .