Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PA279Q vs MSI Modern MD271PW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PA279Q

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

MSI Modern MD271PW

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

ASUS PA279Q and MSI Modern MD271PW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.

  • Resolution: ASUS PA279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD271PW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PA279Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Modern MD271PW

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PA279QMSI Modern MD271PW
48Gear score48
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
6 msResponse time—
2014Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $194

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 MSI Modern MD271PW better?

ASUS PA279Q and MSI Modern MD271PW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Resolution: ASUS PA279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD271PW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD271PW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).