Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K vs MSI Optix MAG274R2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K

26.9″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274R2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K and MSI Optix MAG274R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274R2 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-KMSI Optix MAG274R2
67Gear score67
26.9″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
0.1 msResponse time—
≈ $1,670Estimated price≈ $249

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 PA27DCE-K or MSI Optix MAG274R2 better?

ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K and MSI Optix MAG274R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274R2 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274R2 leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ProArt Display PA27DCE-K ≈ $1,670, MSI Optix MAG274R2 ≈ $249. Current prices vary by store.