Cannot decide between PG278QR, PG279Q and MG279Q

[andy4649]

Hi, as the title says, i can't choose one between this three Asus ROG monitors. My pc has a Nvidia GTX 1080 gpu. I want to play all kind of games, from RPGs to competitive FPS. Essentially, the three are 2K, 144 Hz (or more in OC) and 27''. The difference is:
1)PG278QR: TN, 1 ms, G-sync, 3D, about € 700
2)PG279Q: IPS, 4 ms, G-sync, about € 840
3)MG279Q: IPS, 4 ms, about € 560
I wanna know if IPS monitors colous are just different, warmer, or they are really better, more realistic. Also, i wanna know if 1 ms vs 4 ms is a relevant problem with competitive gaming (i play battlefield 4 and unreal tournament). Last, i wanna know if this notorius 300 euros worth G-sync is really that worth, or if i would notice irrelevant difference at 144 hz.
Which one would you choose? If IPS panels provide really better image, then i go that direction; if G-sync is quite useless at high fps (provided by my gpu)/144 hz, then i'll choose the cheap one.
I apologise in advance for my bad english, i'm from continental Europe.

 

[madmatt30]

What's your actual CPU ?? Because that's going to dictate your max fps at the end of the day as much as that 1080 is.

 

[andy4649]

CPU: intel i7 6700k
RAM: 16 GB DDR4
Mobo Z170A M7 by MSI

 

[madmatt30]

If you sat either of those IPS screens (because they're essentially the same) next to the tn with a static image youd instantly notice the difference.
They'll just look plain better & brighter (images stand out more)

If you just had the tn on its own youd also be incredibly happy as long as you don't have that direct comparison.

With a 6700k & a 1080 you're going to be 100fps+ pretty constant on just about any title barring a few select ones

Above 80fps or so I just personally don't see gsync as making any difference at all (others would argue against me)
Its very likely dependant on the user himself , I don't for one minute think the IPS gysnc is worth €280 more though , not even close.

 

[EtnoNyt]

if you have only one monitor, you properly won't notice the color difference between IPS and TN(as long as not doing graphic work). However, if you currently have a monitor, I'd suggest you to match the panel type. 1ms and 4ms have no real difference.
G-sync or not, it depends on personal preference. It will provide a good effect, but is it worth the extra money? hard to say. If you have a chance, go to a store and try yourself is the best way to choose.

 

[chenw]

If the OP is using only 1 single monitor, I'd suggest IPS, fewer headaches.

TN is only suggested if you either have a higher tolerance towards TN, play competitive games, or have another non-TN monitor to do other things that IPS would serve better.

 

[andy4649]

Thank you all guys for your answers, finally i went for the cheapest one, the MGS79Q.