Monitors / Comparison

ASUS PB278QV vs Samsung Essential S33GC

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PB278QV

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

Samsung Essential S33GC

27″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS PB278QV and Samsung Essential S33GC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55.

  • Resolution: ASUS PB278QV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).
  • Response time: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS PB278QV

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung Essential S33GC

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PB278QVSamsung Essential S33GC
55Gear score55
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time4 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 Samsung Essential S33GC better?

ASUS PB278QV and Samsung Essential S33GC are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 55. Resolution: ASUS PB278QV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz). Response time: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (100 Hz vs 75 Hz).