Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS MG278Q computer monitor vs ASUS VB178D computer monitor

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 17identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • MG278Q computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • VB178D computer monitor:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • MG278Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • VB178D computer monitor:1280 x 1024 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MG278Q computer monitor:16:9
    • VB178D computer monitor:5:4
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • MG278Q computer monitor:350 cd/m²
    • VB178D computer monitor:250 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • MG278Q computer monitor:1 ms
    • VB178D computer monitor:5 ms
  • Aspect ratio
    • MG278Q computer monitor:16:9
    • VB178D computer monitor:5:4
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic)
    • MG278Q computer monitor:100000000:1
    • VB178D computer monitor:50000000:1
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • MG278Q computer monitor:Yes
    • VB178D computer monitor:No

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Comparison of MG278Q, VB178D
75 specifications
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:95:4
Display technologyKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneQuad HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneTNUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs350 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers1 ms5 ms
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioDiffers16:95:4
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs100000000:150000000:1
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.264 x 0.264 mm
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 83 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 - 75 Hz
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB hub versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers20
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPDiffersYesNo
Ergonomics2 differ
Height adjustmentDiffersYesNo
PivotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 20°5 - 20°
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs38.7 W15 W
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one57 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs625 mm377 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs233 mm210 mm
Height (with stand)Differs563 mm386 mm
Width (without stand)Differs625 mm377 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs63 mm60 mm
Height (without stand)Differs368 mm314.2 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs7.65 kg3.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers753 mm470 mm
Package depthDiffers224 mm140 mm
Package heightDiffers452 mm437 mm
Package weightDiffers11.5 kg5.1 kg
Other features2 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for oneBUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersEnergy Star®, BSMI, CB, CCC, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8.1, Windows 7), MEPS, RCM, TUV Flicker-free , KC , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, CU(EAC)BSMI, CB, CCC, CEL level 1, C-Tick, ErP, FCC, Gost-R, ISO-9241-307, J-MOSS, PSB, TCO6.0, TUV-Ergo, TUV-GS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACLED
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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