ASUS MG278Q
A 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on a 27-inch QHD panel deliver fluid, blur-free motion for competitive gaming. The fully ergonomic stand with swivel, pivot, and height adjustment pairs with TÜV-certified flicker-free and low blue light technology to reduce fatigue during long sessions. This monitor is best for esports players who need a responsive, high-resolution display with G-Sync compatible adaptive sync to eliminate tearing.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
54 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong performance (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average color (19th percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Weight | 7.7 kg / 16.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS MG278Q | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | - | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS MG278Q | 18.6 | 15.1 | 64.3 | 23.2 | 74.7 | 73.8 | 58.3 | 90.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 74.7 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.7 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.7 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.7 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
Usage Scores
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