Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs LG UltraGear

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 · LG

LG UltraGear

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and LG UltraGear are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
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ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QLG UltraGear
67Gear score67
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $379

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 UltraGear better?

ASUS MG278Q and LG UltraGear are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS MG278Q ≈ $600, LG UltraGear ≈ $379. Current prices vary by store.