Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PB278QV vs MSI PRO MP243XP

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 PRO MP243XP

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS PB278QV and MSI PRO MP243XP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: ASUS PB278QV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP243XP leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS PB278QV

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP243XP

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PB278QVMSI PRO MP243XP
55Gear score55
27″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $131

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 PRO MP243XP better?

ASUS PB278QV and MSI PRO MP243XP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: ASUS PB278QV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP243XP leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP243XP leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).