Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP vs MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 480 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 94.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate100
Resolution80
Panel100
Response time100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED

49″ · 5120×1440 · 240 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 94.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 94 and 94.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP leads (480 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDPMSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED
94Gear score94
26.5″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
480 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
OLEDPanelOLED
0.03 msResponse time0.03 ms
≈ $920Estimated price≈ $1,100

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 OLED PG27AQDP or MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED better?

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 94 and 94. Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP leads (480 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP leads (480 Hz vs 240 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP ≈ $920, MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED ≈ $1,100. Current prices vary by store.