Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS vs MSI G253PF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G253PF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 280 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G253PF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMSMSI G253PF
81Gear score81
31.5″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
280 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 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 XG32WCMS or MSI G253PF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 280 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 280 Hz).