Monitors / Comparison
ASUS PA279Q vs Samsung S27B970D
Monitor · ASUS
ASUS PA279Q
27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2014Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time43
Recency20
VS
Monitor · Samsung
Samsung S27B970D
27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS · 2012Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Recency20
Verdict
ASUS PA279Q and Samsung S27B970D are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48.
- Response time: Samsung S27B970D leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this
Samsung S27B970D
If you care most about response time.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS PA279Q | Samsung S27B970D | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Gear score | 48 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 27″ |
| 2560×1440 | Resolution | 2560×1440 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | IPS |
| 6 ms | Response time | 5 ms |
| 2014 | Release year | 2012 |
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 Samsung S27B970D better?
ASUS PA279Q and Samsung S27B970D are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 48. Response time: Samsung S27B970D leads (5 ms vs 6 ms).
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