Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS vs MSI MAG 274CXF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274CXF

27″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and MSI MAG 274CXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274CXF leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274CXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274CXF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCSMSI MAG 274CXF
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $278Estimated price≈ $180

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 XG27WCS or MSI MAG 274CXF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and MSI MAG 274CXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274CXF leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 274CXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274CXF leads (280 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS ≈ $278, MSI MAG 274CXF ≈ $180. Current prices vary by store.