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ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN vs MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

27″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 87.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 87 and 88.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNMSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED
87Gear score88
27″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
360 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.03 ms
≈ $640Estimated price≈ $770

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 Swift 360Hz PG27AQN or MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED better?

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 87 and 88. Resolution: MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN ≈ $640, MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED ≈ $770. Current prices vary by store.