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ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP vs MSI G27C4X

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP

17.3″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time69
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G27C4X

27″ · 1920×1080 · 250 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate87
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and MSI G27C4X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI G27C4X leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
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MSI G27C4X

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPMSI G27C4X
74Gear score74
17.3″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate250 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 XG17AHP or MSI G27C4X better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP and MSI G27C4X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: MSI G27C4X leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G27C4X leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz).