Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ vs MSI MAG401QR

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 MAG401QR

40″ · 3440×1440 · 155 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate65
Resolution88
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and MSI MAG401QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG401QR leads (155 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG401QR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQMSI MAG401QR
76Gear score76
27″Screen size40″
3840×2160Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate155 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $379

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 MAG401QR better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and MSI MAG401QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG401QR leads (155 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG401QR leads (155 Hz vs 144 Hz).