Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs MSI Optix AG32C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MG278Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix AG32C

31.5″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and MSI Optix AG32C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix AG32C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix AG32C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QMSI Optix AG32C
67Gear score66
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $600Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS MG278Q or MSI Optix AG32C better?

ASUS MG278Q and MSI Optix AG32C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix AG32C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix AG32C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).