Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MG278Q vs MSI Optix MAG275R2

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 MAG275R2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS MG278Q and MSI Optix MAG275R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MG278Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG275R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MG278QMSI Optix MAG275R2
67Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $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 MAG275R2 better?

ASUS MG278Q and MSI Optix MAG275R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS MG278Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).