Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP vs MSI Optix MAG272C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP

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

MSI Optix MAG272C

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 66.

  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
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MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPMSI Optix MAG272C
65Gear score66
15.6″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 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 ROG Strix XG16AHP or MSI Optix MAG272C better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHP and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 65 and 66. Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).