Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs ViewSonic OMNI VX2428

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 · ViewSonic

ViewSonic OMNI VX2428

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and ViewSonic OMNI VX2428 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic OMNI VX2428 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic OMNI VX2428

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QViewSonic OMNI VX2428
67Gear score67
27″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $600Estimated price—

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 ViewSonic OMNI VX2428 better?

ASUS MG278Q and ViewSonic OMNI VX2428 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic OMNI VX2428 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic OMNI VX2428 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).