Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs MSI MAG 274CQF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 220 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate81
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274CQF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI MAG 274CQF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274CQF

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMMSI MAG 274CQF
76Gear score76
29.5″Screen size27″
2560×1080Resolution2560×1440
220 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $190

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 XG309CM or MSI MAG 274CQF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI MAG 274CQF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (2560×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 274CQF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (220 Hz vs 180 Hz).