Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K vs MSI Optix MAG27CQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K

32″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG27CQ

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K and MSI Optix MAG27CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG27CQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG27CQ leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG27CQ

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-KMSI Optix MAG27CQ
71Gear score71
32″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
120 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA
5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $2,700Estimated 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 ProArt Display PA32UCG-K or MSI Optix MAG27CQ better?

ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K and MSI Optix MAG27CQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG27CQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG27CQ leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG27CQ leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).