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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD vs MSI MAG 274QF X24

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274QF X24

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274QF X24

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCDMSI MAG 274QF X24
84Gear score84
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
QD-OLEDPanel—
0.03 msResponse time—
≈ $1,190Estimated price—

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 PG49WCD or MSI MAG 274QF X24 better?

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).