ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A vs Monoprice Dark Matter
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A
27″ · 3840×2160 · 80 Hz · IPSMonoprice Dark Matter
49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VAASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and Monoprice Dark Matter are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.
- Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).
- Refresh rate: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (120 Hz vs 80 Hz).
- Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 4 ms).
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A
If you care most about resolution, response time.
Monoprice Dark Matter
If you care most about refresh rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A | Monoprice Dark Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 68 |
| 27″ | Screen size | 49″ |
| 3840×2160 | Resolution | 5120×1440 |
| 80 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | VA |
| 0.3 ms | Response time | 4 ms |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $800 |
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 Dark Matter better?
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and Monoprice Dark Matter are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440). Refresh rate: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (120 Hz vs 80 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 4 ms).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: Monoprice Dark Matter leads (120 Hz vs 80 Hz).