Monitors / Comparison

ASUS Designo MX279HS vs Philips 272B1G

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS Designo MX279HS

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

Philips 272B1G

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS Designo MX279HS and Philips 272B1G are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MX279HS leads (76 Hz vs 75 Hz).
  • Response time: Philips 272B1G leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS Designo MX279HS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 272B1G

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS Designo MX279HSPhilips 272B1G
49Gear score49
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
76 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $190

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 Philips 272B1G better?

ASUS Designo MX279HS and Philips 272B1G are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 49. Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MX279HS leads (76 Hz vs 75 Hz). Response time: Philips 272B1G leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MX279HS leads (76 Hz vs 75 Hz).