Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN vs MSI MAG 274UPF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate96
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274UPF

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN and MSI MAG 274UPF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274UPF leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN leads (360 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274UPF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNMSI MAG 274UPF
80Gear score80
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
360 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $800Estimated price≈ $620

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 PG259QN or MSI MAG 274UPF better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN and MSI MAG 274UPF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: MSI MAG 274UPF leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN leads (360 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN leads (360 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN ≈ $800, MSI MAG 274UPF ≈ $620. Current prices vary by store.