Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG279Q vs Gigabyte S55U

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte S55U

54.6″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel66
Response time78
Verdict

ASUS MG279Q and Gigabyte S55U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte S55U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS MG279Q leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: Gigabyte S55U leads (2 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS MG279Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte S55U

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG279QGigabyte S55U
71Gear score71
27″Screen size54.6″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time2 ms
—Estimated price≈ $1,340

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 MG279Q or Gigabyte S55U better?

ASUS MG279Q and Gigabyte S55U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: Gigabyte S55U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS MG279Q leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: Gigabyte S55U leads (2 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS MG279Q leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).