Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
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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 XG43UQ and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QRF-QD leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274QRF-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQMSI MAG 274QRF-QD
75Gear score75
43″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS

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 XG43UQ or MSI MAG 274QRF-QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QRF-QD leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QRF-QD leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).