Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG279Q vs HP X27qc

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG279Q

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

HP X27qc

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS MG279Q and HP X27qc are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Refresh rate: HP X27qc leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

HP X27qc

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG279QHP X27qc
71Gear score71
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time—

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 HP X27qc better?

ASUS MG279Q and HP X27qc are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Refresh rate: HP X27qc leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP X27qc leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).