Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PB278QV vs LG 38BK95C-W

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 · LG

LG 38BK95C-W

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS PB278QV and LG 38BK95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: LG 38BK95C-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PB278QV

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

LG 38BK95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PB278QVLG 38BK95C-W
55Gear score55
27″Screen size37.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1600
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time5 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 LG 38BK95C-W better?

ASUS PB278QV and LG 38BK95C-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: LG 38BK95C-W leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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