Monitors / Comparison

ASUS Designo MX279HS vs HP E27u G4

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS Designo MX279HS

27″ · 1920×1080 · 76 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate26
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · HP

HP E27u G4

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · AHVA · 2021
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
Recency60
Verdict

ASUS Designo MX279HS and HP E27u G4 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Resolution: HP E27u G4 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MX279HS leads (76 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS Designo MX279HS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

HP E27u G4

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS Designo MX279HSHP E27u G4
49Gear score49
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
76 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelAHVA
5 msResponse time5 ms
—Release year2021
—Estimated price≈ $479

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 ASUS Designo MX279HS or HP E27u G4 better?

ASUS Designo MX279HS and HP E27u G4 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Resolution: HP E27u G4 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MX279HS leads (76 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MX279HS leads (76 Hz vs 60 Hz).