Monitors / Comparison

ASUS VG236HE vs MSI Modern MD272QPW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS VG236HE

23″ · 1920×1080 · 120 Hz
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution55
Response time78
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD272QPW

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS VG236HE and MSI Modern MD272QPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Resolution: MSI Modern MD272QPW leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS VG236HE leads (120 Hz vs 75 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS VG236HE

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Modern MD272QPW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS VG236HEMSI Modern MD272QPW
56Gear score56
23″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
120 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
—PanelIPS
2 msResponse time—

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 VG236HE or MSI Modern MD272QPW better?

ASUS VG236HE and MSI Modern MD272QPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Resolution: MSI Modern MD272QPW leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS VG236HE leads (120 Hz vs 75 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS VG236HE leads (120 Hz vs 75 Hz).