Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A vs Monoprice 42107

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

27″ · 3840×2160 · 80 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate28
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice 42107

32″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time43
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and Monoprice 42107 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Monoprice 42107 leads (165 Hz vs 80 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Monoprice 42107

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5AMonoprice 42107
67Gear score68
27″Screen size32″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
80 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
0.3 msResponse time6 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 TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A or Monoprice 42107 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and Monoprice 42107 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Monoprice 42107 leads (165 Hz vs 80 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Monoprice 42107 leads (165 Hz vs 80 Hz).