Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV vs MSI MAG27C6X

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG27C6X

27″ · 1920×1080 · 250 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate87
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV and MSI MAG27C6X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG27C6X leads (250 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG27C6X leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG27C6X

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGVMSI MAG27C6X
70Gear score70
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate250 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $359Estimated price≈ $170

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 ProArt Display PA278CGV or MSI MAG27C6X better?

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV and MSI MAG27C6X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG27C6X leads (250 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG27C6X leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG27C6X leads (250 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV ≈ $359, MSI MAG27C6X ≈ $170. Current prices vary by store.