Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q vs MSI G242C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q

24″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G242C

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q and MSI G242C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248QMSI G242C
64Gear score64
24″Screen size23.6″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $179

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 PG248Q or MSI G242C better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q and MSI G242C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).