Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ vs MSI Optix G273QPF

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 Optix G273QPF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and MSI Optix G273QPF 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 Optix G273QPF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI Optix G273QPF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix G273QPF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQMSI Optix G273QPF
76Gear score76
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
4 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $259

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ or MSI Optix G273QPF better?

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ and MSI Optix G273QPF 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 Optix G273QPF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI Optix G273QPF leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix G273QPF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).