Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ vs MSI Optix G274QRFW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

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 Optix G274QRFW

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and MSI Optix G274QRFW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMSI Optix G274QRFW
77Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
170 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 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 XG27AQ or MSI Optix G274QRFW better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and MSI Optix G274QRFW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.