

Lighting effects come in two forms, Aura Sync and Light in Motion. The joystick moves through the OSD quickly and easily and will have you up and running in short order. The bottom button toggles power while the other three can be programmed for a variety of functions by the user. Across the bottom is a wider trim strip with the ROG logo displayed in the center.Īround the back right are four large control keys and a navigation joystick. The image is sharp and clear, with no grain or other artifacts to spoil the fun. It’s flush-mounted so there is no frame standing out from the front anti-glare layer. The XG279Q has one of the thinnest bezels we’ve seen on a monitor yet, just 6mm around the top and sides. But in the heat of battle, this monitor is poised to deliver a superb experience. That means you won’t see things like 1000-nit full array backlights or Ultra HD resolution at 144Hz. The XG279Q is part of Asus’ ROG Strix line, products that are gaming-oriented but sit in a more affordable price range than the high-end ROG Swift series. Asus ROG Strix XG279Q (Black LED) at Amazon for $528.83.
