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Asus VG278Q vs MSI Optix G27C2

Asus VG278Q Monitor
Asus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2 Monitor
MSI Optix G27C2
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
4.1 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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2
2 editorial reviews
The MSI G27C2 aims to bring the benefits of a curved screen and VA technology in an affordable package suited for all types of gamersRead more
The MSI Optix G27C is an average VA-type gaming monitor with a fast 144 Hz refresh rate and support for variable refresh rates. It features a simplistic stand wi...Read more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
41
4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Screen size27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Colour of productBlackBlack
Panel designFlatCurved
Built-in USB hubnono
Touchscreennono
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersyesno

Dimensions

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Height adjustment5.12 in2.56 in
Height (without stand)14.29 in17.76 in
Depth (with stand)8.31 in9.41 in
Depth (without stand)1.97 in9.41 in
Width (with stand)24.37 in24.37 in
Weight197.53 oz0.2 oz

Connectivity

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portyesyes
DVI-D ports quantity11
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity11
Number of HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.41.4
Headphone outputyesno
S-video inputnono
Thunderboltnono
USB for videonono
VGA inyesyes
Number of DisplayPort inputs11
DisplayPort version1.21.2

Image properties

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x1080
1920 x 1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %85.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightLEDLED
Panel typeTNVA
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)nono
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °178.0 °

Features

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Pivot functionyesno
Tiltableyesyes
Memory card readernono
Cable lock slotyesno
Flicker freeyesyes

Compatibility

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Adaptive synchronizationyesyes
VESA mountyesno
Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Eco-labelling

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
EnergyStarnoyes

Power

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix G27C2MSI Optix G27C2
Operational power consumption< 40< 45
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W45.0 W
Power consumption (typical)40.0 W45.0 W

Pros & Cons

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