Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q vs MSI MAG27C6X

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG27C6X

27″ · 1920×1080 · 250 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate87
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q and MSI MAG27C6X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG27C6X leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

MSI MAG27C6X

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG248QMSI MAG27C6X
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate250 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $279Estimated price≈ $170

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 XG248Q or MSI MAG27C6X better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q and MSI MAG27C6X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: MSI MAG27C6X leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG27C6X leads (250 Hz vs 240 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q ≈ $279, MSI MAG27C6X ≈ $170. Current prices vary by store.