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ASUS PG27AQ vs MSI Optix MAG281URV

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS PG27AQ

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG281URV

27.9″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS PG27AQ and MSI Optix MAG281URV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS PG27AQMSI Optix MAG281URV
58Gear score58
27″Screen size27.9″
3840×2160Resolution3840×2160
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time4 ms

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 PG27AQ or MSI Optix MAG281URV better?

ASUS PG27AQ and MSI Optix MAG281URV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

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