Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs LG 27EP950

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

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

LG 27EP950

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and LG 27EP950 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: LG 27EP950 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS MG278Q leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

LG 27EP950

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QLG 27EP950
67Gear score66
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
144 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelOLED
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $3,000

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 LG 27EP950 better?

ASUS MG278Q and LG 27EP950 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: LG 27EP950 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS MG278Q leads (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).

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, LG 27EP950 ≈ $3,000. Current prices vary by store.