Monitors / Comparison

ASUS VG278HE vs ViewSonic VX2418C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS VG278HE

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

ViewSonic VX2418C

24″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS VG278HE and ViewSonic VX2418C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62.

  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2418C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS VG278HE leads (2 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS VG278HE

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2418C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS VG278HEViewSonic VX2418C
62Gear score62
27″Screen size24″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
—PanelVA
2 msResponse time5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $140

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 ViewSonic VX2418C better?

ASUS VG278HE and ViewSonic VX2418C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 62 and 62. Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2418C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS VG278HE leads (2 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic VX2418C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).