Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR vs MSI Optix MAG275R2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR

32″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG275R2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR and MSI Optix MAG275R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG275R2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQRMSI Optix MAG275R2
68Gear score67
32″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time—

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 XG32VQR or MSI Optix MAG275R2 better?

ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR and MSI Optix MAG275R2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Resolution: ASUS ROG STRIX XG32VQR leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG275R2 leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).