Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG vs MSI MPG 272QRF X36

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · WOLED
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

27″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 88.

  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGMSI MPG 272QRF X36
89Gear score88
26.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
WOLEDPanelIPS
0.03 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $680Estimated price≈ $650

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 XG27AQDMG or MSI MPG 272QRF X36 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 88. Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG ≈ $680, MSI MPG 272QRF X36 ≈ $650. Current prices vary by store.