Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

49″ · 5120×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution97
Panel66
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCRMSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
77Gear score76
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $369

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 XG49WCR or MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG49WCR leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).