Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ vs MSI MAG 272F X24

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272F X24

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ and MSI MAG 272F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 272F X24

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQMSI MAG 272F X24
78Gear score77
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
—Response 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 XG27UQ or MSI MAG 272F X24 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ and MSI MAG 272F X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 272F X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).