Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PA279Q vs LG 27MP500-B

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PA279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2014
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Recency20
VS
Monitor · LG

LG 27MP500-B

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS PA279Q and LG 27MP500-B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Resolution: ASUS PA279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: LG 27MP500-B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: LG 27MP500-B leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

ASUS PA279Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

LG 27MP500-B

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PA279QLG 27MP500-B
48Gear score48
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
6 msResponse time5 ms
2014Release 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 PA279Q or LG 27MP500-B better?

ASUS PA279Q and LG 27MP500-B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Resolution: ASUS PA279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: LG 27MP500-B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: LG 27MP500-B leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 27MP500-B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).