Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PB278QV vs HP Z27q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PB278QV

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · HP

HP Z27q

27″ · 5120×2880 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time30
Verdict

ASUS PB278QV and HP Z27q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: HP Z27q leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS PB278QV leads (5 ms vs 14 ms).
Pick this

ASUS PB278QV

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

HP Z27q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PB278QVHP Z27q
55Gear score55
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution5120×2880
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time14 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 PB278QV or HP Z27q better?

ASUS PB278QV and HP Z27q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: HP Z27q leads (5120×2880 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: ASUS PB278QV leads (5 ms vs 14 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).