Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs X= XPRO27IPS

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

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

X= XPRO27IPS

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and X= XPRO27IPS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: X= XPRO27IPS leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

X= XPRO27IPS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QX= XPRO27IPS
67Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
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 X= XPRO27IPS better?

ASUS MG278Q and X= XPRO27IPS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: X= XPRO27IPS leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: X= XPRO27IPS leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).