Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG28UQ vs Samsung S61B

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG28UQ

28″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung S61B

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS MG28UQ and Samsung S61B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG28UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung S61B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS MG28UQ leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS MG28UQ

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Samsung S61B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG28UQSamsung S61B
55Gear score55
28″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $700Estimated 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 MG28UQ or Samsung S61B better?

ASUS MG28UQ and Samsung S61B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: ASUS MG28UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Samsung S61B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: ASUS MG28UQ leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung S61B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).