Oh yeah, 120Hz IPS baby. Asus are set to release a high refresh rate IPS panel. The new MG279Q is 27" in size and offers a 2560 x 1440 resolution IPS-type panel. It supports refresh rates up to 120Hz, but this model does not list G-sync or Free-sync / Adaptive-sync as supported features.
Spec wise there is a 5ms G2G response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 350 cd/m2 brightness and 178/178 viewing angles. The screen offers a narrow bezel design, and a full range of ergonomic adjustments from the stand. DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, 2x HDMI and 1x MHL connections are provided. There is also a 2 port USB 3.0 hub included.
No word on pricing or availability yet. The title says it all for this one. The upcoming MG279Q is a gaming monitor focus on giving gamers who demand superior viewing angles and color reproduction a new choice when it comes to a low response and high refresh rate monitor.
This is a upcoming monitor purpose built for gamers who have been looking for an IPS based display with refresh rates higher than 60Hz. While the monitor is still in design and development stages the initial specifications and features and functionality are great.
- Panel size: 27 inches
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Refresh rate: up to 120Hz
- Response time: 5ms ( GTG )
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1
- Brightness: 350 cd/m²
In addition the new MG279Q includes an easy-to-navigate on-screen display (OSD) with a five-way navigation joystick and hotkey shortcuts, an ergonomic design with full tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, and a smart cable-management system in a super narrow bezel design. Connections include DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, two HDMI ports (for native WQHD) and a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) 2.0 socket for 1080p connections to mobile devices, plus simultaneous charging. The MG279Q also has a built-in dual USB 3.0 hub.
