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ProArt PA279CRV vs M27Q vs UltraGear OLED 27: which is better?

ProArt PA279CRV, M27Q and UltraGear OLED 27 compared side by side across 12 specs and 9 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 12 SPECS · 9 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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MONITORS

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ASUS

ProArt PA279CRV

$469

WINS CONNECTIVITY

GIGABYTE

M27Q

$299

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

UltraGear OLED 27

$799

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The UltraGear OLED 27 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.1/10 — 0.5 ahead of the ProArt PA279CRV. Tightest race: value, just 0.2 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 9 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

DISP

PERF

CONN

DESI

VALU

GAMI

IMAG

COLO

ERGO

ProArt PA279CRV×1

M27Q×5

UltraGear OLED 27×3

Asus ProArt Display PA279CRVWINS CONNECTIVITY

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming MonitorBEST VALUE

LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE)BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPGaming Performance — M27Q leads by 8.5

TIGHTESTValue — only 0.2 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

PROART PA2M27QOLED 27

DisplayiUltraGear OLED 27 · +0.7

PROART PA28.8

M27Q0.0

OLED 279.5

PerformanceiUltraGear OLED 27 · +2.0

PROART PA27.6

M27Q0.0

OLED 279.6

ConnectivityiProArt PA279CRV · +0.5

PROART PA29.0

M27Q8.5

OLED 277.8

DesigniUltraGear OLED 27 · +0.3

PROART PA28.5

M27Q0.0

OLED 278.8

ValueiM27Q · +0.2

PROART PA29.3

M27Q9.5

OLED 278.4

Gaming PerformanceiM27Q · +8.5

PROART PA20.0

M27Q8.5

OLED 270.0

Image QualityiM27Q · +8.0

PROART PA20.0

M27Q8.0

OLED 270.0

Color AccuracyiM27Q · +8.0

PROART PA20.0

M27Q8.0

OLED 270.0

ErgonomicsiM27Q · +6.0

PROART PA20.0

M27Q6.0

OLED 270.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01M27Q2.78BEST DEAL

02ProArt PA279CRV1.83

03UltraGear OLED 271.14

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

12 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

ProArt PA279CRV$4691W8.6

M27Q$2990W8.3

UltraGear OLED 27$7993W9.1

Portsi

USB-C 96W, DP, HDMI x2, USB hub

2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio

HDMI 2.1 x2, DP 1.4, USB hub

USB-C Power DeliveryWi

96 W← BEST +860%

10 W

0 W

Stand Adjustmentsi

Height / tilt / swivel / pivot

Tilt-only (VESA 100x100)

Height / tilt / pivot

Screen SizeINiSAME

27 in

Resolutioni

3840 x 2160 (4K)

2560x1440

2560 x 1440 (QHD)

Panel Typei

IPS

OLED

BrightnessNITSi

350 nits

1,000 nits← BEST +186%

HDRi

VESA DisplayHDR 400

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

Color Gamuti

99% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3

92% DCI-P3

98.5% DCI-P3

Adaptive Synci

Adaptive Sync

FreeSync Premium / G-Sync Compatible

G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

170 Hz

240 Hz← BEST +41%

Response TimeMSi

5 ms

0.5 ms

0.03 ms← 94% lower

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

UltraGear OLED 27LG9.1

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · ProArt PA279CRV (8.6)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

M27QGIGABYTE8.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ProArt PA279CRV (1.8)

PRIORITY · GAMING PERFORMANCE

Best for gaming performance

M27QGIGABYTE8.5

GAMING PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the gaming performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · ProArt PA279CRV (0.0)

PRIORITY · IMAGE QUALITY

Best for image quality

M27QGIGABYTE8.0

IMAGE QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 77%

Best visible score in the image quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · ProArt PA279CRV (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2ASUS0.0

ProArt PA279CRV

“A value 4K creator monitor with factory-calibrated color, wide gamut coverage, and 96W USB-C — a bargain for content work.”

Value 9.3

Connectivity 9.0

Wins Screen Size

Wins USB-C Power Delivery

TRADE-OFF60Hz — not for gaming

WINS CONNECTIVITYBest price →

#3GIGABYTE0.0

M27Q

“A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.”

Value 9.5

Gaming Performance 8.5

TRADE-OFFTilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1LG0.0

UltraGear OLED 27

“A 240Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor with near-instant response, perfect blacks, and stunning contrast.”

Performance 9.6

Display 9.5

Wins Refresh Rate

Wins Brightness

TRADE-OFFModest full-screen brightness

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The UltraGear OLED 27 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.1/10 · WINS 3 OF 9 CATEGORIES

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Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV vs Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor vs LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE): which is best?

The LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) is our overall pick, scoring 9.1/10 against 8.6/10 for the Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV — a 6% edge. Current starting prices span $299–$799. The score weighs category-specific monitors attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) leads overall with a 9.1 total score.
LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) wins 3 comparable specs with a 28% weighted win rate.
LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Refresh Rate.
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV8.6/10

A value 4K creator monitor with factory-calibrated color, wide gamut coverage, and 96W USB-C — a bargain for content work.

Pros

+ Factory-calibrated, wide-gamut color
+ 4K sharpness for editing and design
+ 96W USB-C docking
+ Excellent value for creators

Cons

− 60Hz — not for gaming
− SDR-class brightness for HDR
− IPS contrast, not OLED

Best for: Photo and video editors on a budget · Designers needing accurate color · USB-C single-cable setups

“The best-value color-accurate 4K monitor: excellent factory calibration, wide-gamut coverage, and useful USB-C docking for far less than premium creator panels. It is 60Hz and SDR-bright, so not for gaming or bright HDR.”

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor8.3/10

A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.

Pros

+ Excellent 1440p/170Hz performance for the price
+ Built-in KVM switch and USB-C with DP Alt Mode
+ Wide ~92% DCI-P3 color coverage
+ rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes earlier text-clarity issue

Cons

− Tilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment
− DisplayHDR 400 is entry-level HDR at best
− USB-C delivers only 10W of power

Best for: Budget-minded 1440p gamers · Users wanting a KVM and single-cable laptop docking · First high-refresh monitor upgrades

“For shoppers who want fast 1440p gaming without spending OLED money, the M27Q remains the default value pick. The rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes the text-clarity gripe, and the KVM plus USB-C make it more useful as a do-everything desktop monitor than most…”

LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE)WINNER 9.1/10

A 240Hz 1440p OLED gaming monitor with near-instant response, perfect blacks, and stunning contrast.

Pros

+ 240Hz with 0.03ms response
+ Perfect OLED blacks and contrast
+ Vivid, accurate color
+ Sleek low-profile design

Cons

− Modest full-screen brightness
− OLED care needed (burn-in mitigation)
− 1440p, not 4K

Best for: Competitive and fast-paced gaming · Contrast-critical media · High-refresh enthusiasts

“One of the best 1440p gaming OLEDs: blistering speed, perfect blacks, and rich color. Full-screen brightness is modest and OLED care is required, as on all OLED panels.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV, Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor or LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE)?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific monitors specs, the LG UltraGear OLED 27 (27GR95QE) scores highest overall (9.1/10, 0.5 points ahead of the Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these monitors?

The biggest measurable differences are Resolution, Refresh Rate, Panel Type. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other monitors on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 monitors from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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