Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ vs MSI MAG 27CQ6PF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 27CQ6PF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and MSI MAG 27CQ6PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27CQ6PF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 27CQ6PF leads (0.5 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 27CQ6PF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQMSI MAG 27CQ6PF
76Gear score76
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $210

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 PG27UQ or MSI MAG 27CQ6PF better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and MSI MAG 27CQ6PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27CQ6PF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 27CQ6PF leads (0.5 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27CQ6PF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).