Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs MSI G272QPF E2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G272QPF E2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and MSI G272QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: MSI G272QPF E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI G272QPF E2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMMSI G272QPF E2
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
270 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $279Estimated price≈ $210

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 XG249CM or MSI G272QPF E2 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and MSI G272QPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: MSI G272QPF E2 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM ≈ $279, MSI G272QPF E2 ≈ $210. Current prices vary by store.