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ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG vs MSI MPG 274URF QD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG

27″ · 5120×2880 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
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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 XG27JCG and MSI MPG 274URF QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG leads (5120×2880 vs 3840×2160).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCGMSI MPG 274URF QD
83Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
5120×2880Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response 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 XG27JCG or MSI MPG 274URF QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG and MSI MPG 274URF QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG leads (5120×2880 vs 3840×2160). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG leads (180 Hz vs 160 Hz).