Monitors / Comparison

Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01 vs ASUS PB278QV

Monitor · Acer

Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01

27″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel80
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PB278QV

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01 and ASUS PB278QV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: ASUS PB278QV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01 leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).
Pick this

Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS PB278QV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01ASUS PB278QV
55Gear score55
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
100 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time5 ms

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 UM.HQ1AA.E01 or ASUS PB278QV better?

Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01 and ASUS PB278QV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: ASUS PB278QV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01 leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer UM.HQ1AA.E01 leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).