Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP vs MSI MAG 244C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

15.6″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 244C

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 65.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP and MSI MAG 244C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65.

  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 244C leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MAG 244C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPMSI MAG 244C
65Gear score65
15.6″Screen size23.6″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $100

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 ROG Strix XG16AHP or MSI MAG 244C better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP and MSI MAG 244C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 65. Refresh rate: MSI MAG 244C leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 244C leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).