Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs MSI MAG 276CXF

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 276CXF

27″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and MSI MAG 276CXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 276CXF leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 276CXF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQMSI MAG 276CXF
75Gear score75
43″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $180

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 276CXF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and MSI MAG 276CXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 276CXF leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 276CXF leads (280 Hz vs 144 Hz).