Monitors / Comparison

ASUS Designo MZ279HL vs HP Pavilion 27q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS Designo MZ279HL

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · HP

HP Pavilion 27q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · PLS
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel65
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS Designo MZ279HL and HP Pavilion 27q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Resolution: HP Pavilion 27q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MZ279HL leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS Designo MZ279HL

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

HP Pavilion 27q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS Designo MZ279HLHP Pavilion 27q
48Gear score48
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelPLS
5 msResponse 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 ASUS Designo MZ279HL or HP Pavilion 27q better?

ASUS Designo MZ279HL and HP Pavilion 27q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Resolution: HP Pavilion 27q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MZ279HL leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS Designo MZ279HL leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).