Monitors / Comparison

ASUS VG278HE vs MSI PRO MP273QP E2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS VG278HE

27″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Response time78
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP273QP E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS VG278HE and MSI PRO MP273QP E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Resolution: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS VG278HE leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS VG278HE leads (2 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS VG278HE

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP273QP E2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS VG278HEMSI PRO MP273QP E2
62Gear score62
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
—PanelIPS
2 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $149

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 VG278HE or MSI PRO MP273QP E2 better?

ASUS VG278HE and MSI PRO MP273QP E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Resolution: MSI PRO MP273QP E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS VG278HE leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz). Response time: ASUS VG278HE leads (2 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS VG278HE leads (144 Hz vs 100 Hz).