Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS MG278Q leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QASUS ProArt Display PA32DC
67Gear score67
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
144 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.1 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $3,200

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 MG278Q or ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC better?

ASUS MG278Q and ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS MG278Q leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS MG278Q leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS MG278Q ≈ $600, ASUS ProArt Display PA32DC ≈ $3,200. Current prices vary by store.