Monitors / Comparison

AOC 24G42E vs ASUS MG279Q

Monitor · AOC

AOC 24G42E

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

AOC 24G42E and ASUS MG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC 24G42E leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: AOC 24G42E leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

AOC 24G42E

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS MG279Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC 24G42EASUS MG279Q
71Gear score71
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time4 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 AOC 24G42E or ASUS MG279Q better?

AOC 24G42E and ASUS MG279Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: ASUS MG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC 24G42E leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: AOC 24G42E leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC 24G42E leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).