Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR vs MSI Optix MAG281URF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR

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

MSI Optix MAG281URF

27.9″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR and MSI Optix MAG281URF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG281URF leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR leads (360 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG281URF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNRMSI Optix MAG281URF
80Gear score80
24.5″Screen size27.9″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
360 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 PG259QNR or MSI Optix MAG281URF better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR and MSI Optix MAG281URF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG281URF leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR leads (360 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR leads (360 Hz vs 144 Hz).