Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN vs MSI MPG 274URF QD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 274URF QD

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN and MSI MPG 274URF QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI MPG 274URF QD

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNMSI MPG 274URF QD
82Gear score82
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
380 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $375

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 XG259QN or MSI MPG 274URF QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN and MSI MPG 274URF QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).