Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs Sceptre C325B-185RD

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 C325B-185RD

31.5″ · 1920×1080 · 185 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate73
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time69
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and Sceptre C325B-185RD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Sceptre C325B-185RD leads (185 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Sceptre C325B-185RD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QSceptre C325B-185RD
67Gear score66
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate185 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time3 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $180

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 C325B-185RD better?

ASUS MG278Q and Sceptre C325B-185RD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Sceptre C325B-185RD leads (185 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS MG278Q leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Sceptre C325B-185RD leads (185 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS MG278Q ≈ $600, Sceptre C325B-185RD ≈ $180. Current prices vary by store.