Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS MG278Q computer monitor vs ASUS VC279H-W computer monitor

52specifications compared
28differ
24identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- MG278Q computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
- VC279H-W computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- MG278Q computer monitor:Quad HD
- VC279H-W computer monitor:Full HD
Panel type
- MG278Q computer monitor:TN
- VC279H-W computer monitor:AH-IPS
Display brightness (typical)
- MG278Q computer monitor:350 cd/m²
- VC279H-W computer monitor:250 cd/m²
Response time
- MG278Q computer monitor:1 ms
- VC279H-W computer monitor:5 ms
Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- MG278Q computer monitor:100000000:1
- VC279H-W computer monitor:80000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal
- MG278Q computer monitor:170°
- VC279H-W computer monitor:178°
Viewing angle, vertical
- MG278Q computer monitor:160°
- VC279H-W computer monitor:178°

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Comparison of MG278Q, VC279H-W
81 specifications	A ASUS MG278Q computer monitor Model MG278Q View product	B ASUS VC279H-W computer monitor Model VC279H-W View product
Display8 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Panel typeDiffers	TN	AH-IPS
Display brightness (typical)Differs	350 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers	1 ms	5 ms
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Differs	100000000:1	80000000:1
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	178°
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.311 x 0.311 mm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 80 kHz
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 76 Hz
Screen shapeKnown for one	Flat	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	3 W
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers	2	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB hub versionKnown for one	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ergonomicsidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Height adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PivotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	38.7 W	29.1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Annual energy consumptionDiffers	57 kWh	31 kWh
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	625 mm	622.6 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	233 mm	200 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	563 mm	442 mm
Width (without stand)Differs	625 mm	622.6 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	63 mm	46.5 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	368 mm	372.6 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	7.65 kg	4.4 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	753 mm	692 mm
Package depthDiffers	224 mm	164 mm
Package heightDiffers	452 mm	512 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.5 kg	6.35 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, DVI
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	B	A
CertificationDiffers	Energy 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)	Energy Star®, BSMI, CB, CCC, CEL level 1, C-Tick, CU, EPEAT () by region , ErP, FCC, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 8, Windows 7), TUV Flicker-free , TUV Low Blue Light

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