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ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS

31.5″ · 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 274QRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCSMSI MAG 274QRF-QD
75Gear score75
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $249Estimated price—

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 XG32WCS or MSI MAG 274QRF-QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCS leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).