Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ vs MSI MAG 27C6F

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

49″ · 3840×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution83
Panel66
Response time60
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 27C6F

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (0.5 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 27C6F

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQMSI MAG 27C6F
69Gear score69
49″Screen size27″
3840×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
4 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $850Estimated price≈ $130

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 XG49VQ or MSI MAG 27C6F better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (0.5 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ ≈ $850, MSI MAG 27C6F ≈ $130. Current prices vary by store.