Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs Sceptre C305B-200UN

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 · Sceptre

Sceptre C305B-200UN

30″ · 2560×1080 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate77
Resolution62
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and Sceptre C305B-200UN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Sceptre C305B-200UN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QSceptre C305B-200UN
67Gear score67
27″Screen size30″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1080
144 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $168

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 Sceptre C305B-200UN better?

ASUS MG278Q and Sceptre C305B-200UN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Sceptre C305B-200UN leads (200 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS MG278Q ≈ $600, Sceptre C305B-200UN ≈ $168. Current prices vary by store.