Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PB278QV vs MSI Prestige PS341WU

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 · MSI

MSI Prestige PS341WU

34″ · 5120×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time30
Verdict

ASUS PB278QV and MSI Prestige PS341WU are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: MSI Prestige PS341WU leads (5120×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS PB278QV leads (5 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

ASUS PB278QV

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI Prestige PS341WU

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PB278QVMSI Prestige PS341WU
55Gear score55
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution5120×2160
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time8 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 MSI Prestige PS341WU better?

ASUS PB278QV and MSI Prestige PS341WU are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: MSI Prestige PS341WU leads (5120×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS PB278QV leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: ASUS PB278QV leads (5 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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