Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MX34VQ vs Monoprice 12178

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MX34VQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice 12178

24″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS MX34VQ and Monoprice 12178 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Resolution: ASUS MX34VQ leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Monoprice 12178 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).
  • Response time: Monoprice 12178 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS MX34VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Monoprice 12178

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MX34VQMonoprice 12178
61Gear score61
34″Screen size24″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
100 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelTN
4 msResponse time1 ms

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 MX34VQ or Monoprice 12178 better?

ASUS MX34VQ and Monoprice 12178 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Resolution: ASUS MX34VQ leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Monoprice 12178 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz). Response time: Monoprice 12178 leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Monoprice 12178 leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).