Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MX279H vs ViewSonic VG2438SM

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MX279H

27″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2012
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time50
Recency20
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VG2438SM

24″ · 1920×1200 · 60 Hz · PLS
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution57
Panel65
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS MX279H and ViewSonic VG2438SM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic VG2438SM leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
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ViewSonic VG2438SM

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MX279HViewSonic VG2438SM
42Gear score42
27″Screen size24″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1200
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelPLS
5 msResponse time5 ms
2012Release year—

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 MX279H or ViewSonic VG2438SM better?

ASUS MX279H and ViewSonic VG2438SM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Resolution: ViewSonic VG2438SM leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).