Monitors / Comparison

ASUS Designo MZ279HL vs NEC E224WI-BK

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS Designo MZ279HL

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

NEC E224WI-BK

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 76 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate26
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time43
Verdict

ASUS Designo MZ279HL and NEC E224WI-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Refresh rate: NEC E224WI-BK leads (76 Hz vs 75 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS Designo MZ279HL leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

ASUS Designo MZ279HL

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

NEC E224WI-BK

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS Designo MZ279HLNEC E224WI-BK
48Gear score48
27″Screen size21.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate76 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time6 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 NEC E224WI-BK better?

ASUS Designo MZ279HL and NEC E224WI-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Refresh rate: NEC E224WI-BK leads (76 Hz vs 75 Hz). Response time: ASUS Designo MZ279HL leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: NEC E224WI-BK leads (76 Hz vs 75 Hz).