Conclusion
...PC gamers looking for the ultimate FreeSync experience would do well to consider the Asus MG278Q as their next gaming monitor.Final pricing on the Asus MG278Q is yet to be confirmed but it's positioned to sell for less than the IPS-based MG279Q that currently retails for £470 here in the UK. Expect an approximate etail price of £425 which is intended to challenge both the Acer XG270HU and BenQ XL2730Z, both of which also tout the 144Hz, 1440p and TN-type FreeSync gaming capabilities.
As a gamer-focused monitor the MG278Q ticks a lot of the crucial boxes with support for a 144Hz refresh rate, a snappy 1ms response time, minimal ghosting, the widest currently-available FreeSync range and a fully-featured stand. Compared to rival FreeSync monitors the MG278Q is a better overall package that doesn't skimp in any one particular area such as the Acer XG270HU with its fairly basic stand or the BenQ XL2730Z which initially shipped without Overdrive support, though such support has now been added on newer revisions with updated firmware.
PC gamers looking for the ultimate FreeSync experience would do well to consider the Asus MG278Q as their next gaming monitor. While a little more expensive than some rival options, the refinement and completeness of the MG278Q is yet to be challenged.
Buttery-smooth gaming
Fully-adjustable stand
Fast response times
Minimal ghostingTN viewing angles
Chunky bezels
FreeSync lower-bound is still too high
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