Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC vs MSI Optix MAG271R

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC

21.6″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG271R

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC and MSI Optix MAG271R are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • Resolution: ASUS ProArt PQ22UC leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG271R leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG271R

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ProArt PQ22UCMSI Optix MAG271R
66Gear score66
21.6″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
OLEDPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 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 ProArt PQ22UC or MSI Optix MAG271R better?

ASUS ProArt PQ22UC and MSI Optix MAG271R are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Resolution: ASUS ProArt PQ22UC leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG271R leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG271R leads (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).