Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs MSI MAG 255F X24

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F X24

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and MSI MAG 255F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255F X24

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QMSI MAG 255F X24
77Gear score77
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time0.5 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 XG279Q or MSI MAG 255F X24 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and MSI MAG 255F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 170 Hz).