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Asus MG278Q

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • responsiveness and affordability in a single package
  • rugged build quality and flexibility
  • unique and stylish design coupled

Cons

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  • G-Sync is not compatible with AMD GPUs
  • TN panels are poor color accuracy and limited viewing angles

Key specs

  • 2560, 1440 px
  • 144 Hz
  • LCD
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 27 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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Asus MG278Q - Pros & Cons

Asus MG278Q

Pros

  • responsiveness and affordability in a single package
  • rugged build quality and flexibility
  • unique and stylish design coupled
  • the design is consistent throughout and it will look great on any desk
  • MG278Q has a TN panel which looks absolutely fantastic
  • The picture quality is stunning
  • Colors look ten times better without
  • superior response times to minimize ghosting
  • lower the graphics settings and get a good frame rate
  • good color accuracy
  • plenty of brightness and decent contrast

Cons

  • ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • G-Sync is not compatible with AMD GPUs
  • TN panels are poor color accuracy and limited viewing angles
  • a somewhat washed-out image
  • doesn t mean this monitor is poor value
  • input lag or screen tearing
  • GamePlus features offer quite a few unique gimmicks
  • Low FPS + stutter + buffer latency
  • have 77% more pixels than a 1080p Full HD screen
  • very minimal ghosting and input latency
  • default is Racing mode

Asus MG278Q - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
27 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
350 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
7650 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Asus MG278Q - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.91 in
Height (min-max)< 563
Height (without stand)14.49 in
Height with stand22.17 in
Depth (with stand)9.17 in
Depth (without stand)2.48 in
Width (with stand)24.61 in
Weight269.85 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x1440
Refresh rate144.0 Hz
HD typeWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)77.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)77.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyAMD Freesync
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 38.7
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)38.7 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports2
USB connectors (total)2
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLyes
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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Asus MG278Q Asus - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Published: 10.01.2016
Asus MG278Q 27” Gaming Monitor Review

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Published: 20.12.2015
Asus MG278Q 27-inch QHD FreeSync Gaming Monitor Review

Recently we checked out Asus' MG279Q, a stunning-looking 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with FreeSync, 144Hz and a premium price. Today we're reviewing a cheaper alternative -- the TN-based MG278Q.

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Tom's Guide
Published: 01.10.2015
ASUS MG278Q Review
4.0

Asus MG278Q gaming monitor features a stunning 27-inch quad HD display, AMD FreeSync support and a host of extras that help you in the heat of battle.

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Published: 23.04.2020
ASUS VG279Q Review
3.9

The ASUS VG279Q is a good 27 inch, 144Hz monitor with an IPS panel. It has a simple design with outstanding ergonomics. It delivers a good picture quality, with ...

Asus MG278Q Asus MG278Q 27-inch QHD FreeSync Gaming Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 20.12.2015
Asus MG278Q 27-inch QHD FreeSync Gaming Monitor Review

Recently we checked out Asus' MG279Q, a stunning-looking 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with FreeSync, 144Hz and a premium price. Today we're reviewing a cheaper alternative -- the TN-based MG278Q.

Asus MG278Q Review: Asus MG278Q FreeSync Monitor
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Published: 31.07.2015
Review: Asus MG278Q FreeSync Monitor

A 144Hz and 1440p panel with a super-fast 1ms response time.

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Published: 27.07.2015
Asus MG278Q FreeSync Game Monitor Review

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