Monitors / Comparison

Acer EG240Y Pbipx vs ASUS MG278Q

Monitor · Acer

Acer EG240Y Pbipx

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

Acer EG240Y Pbipx and ASUS MG278Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer EG240Y Pbipx leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Acer EG240Y Pbipx

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer EG240Y PbipxASUS MG278Q
67Gear score67
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelTN
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $600

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer EG240Y Pbipx or ASUS MG278Q better?

Acer EG240Y Pbipx and ASUS MG278Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer EG240Y Pbipx leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer EG240Y Pbipx leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).