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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A vs Philips 27M2C5201L

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

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

Philips 27M2C5201L

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and Philips 27M2C5201L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 80 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Philips 27M2C5201L

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5APhilips 27M2C5201L
67Gear score68
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
80 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelFast VA
0.3 msResponse time1 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 Philips 27M2C5201L better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and Philips 27M2C5201L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 80 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 27M2C5201L leads (180 Hz vs 80 Hz).