Asus PG278QR Replacement

[Acrain7]

Looking for a monitor to replace my recently-deceased Asus PG278QR. There is the PG279Q, though that has higher input lag (4ms vs the 1ms on the PG278QR). I have also found the XG279Q, which seems good though i am unsure the difference between G-sync and G-sync compatible branding. I also have a relatively shallow desk and play with an angled keyboard, which the pronged stand of the XG279Q would interfere with, from what i can tell.

 

My old monitor, the PG278QR had the following specs:

- 165hz refresh rate

- 1ms response time

- 2560 x 1440p resolution

- G-sync (which i believe refers to the G-sync module being installed into the panel, whereas G-sync compatible is simply a compatibility with g-sync software without the module being installed?)

 

I do not want to downgrade on any of these fronts. *unless G-sync and G-sync Compatible are so close in the end-user function that there's no valuable difference.

 

While i'd love to simply buy a second PG278QR, which i absolutely adored, they do not make them anymore and i cannot find an unopened one for sale on ebay.

Any suggestions?

[Kotonoha]

switch to crt if you want zero lags (last cards supports maxwell gpu's)

[Velcade]

3 hours ago, Genericplane said:

G-sync and G-sync compatible branding

When Nvidia came out with this distinction my PG279Q went from G-Sync to G-Sync Compatible. 

 

 

 

If you want to stick with ASUS look at their new TUF monitor.  VG27AQ

[Acrain7]

How would the VG27AQ compare to the XG279Q, besides the 5hz higher refresh rate on the XG279Q?

 

I also do not need to stick with one particular brand, i've simply had a great experience with my PG278QR.

[Velcade]

1 minute ago, Genericplane said:

How would the VG27AQ compare to the XG279Q, besides the 5hz higher refresh rate on the XG279Q?

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/asus-tuf-vg27aq-vs-asus-rog-strix-xg279q/1640/5419