Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A vs MSI G253PF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate92
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI G253PF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81.

  • Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 310 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

MSI G253PF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5AMSI G253PF
80Gear score81
24.5″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
310 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 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 TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A or MSI G253PF better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A and MSI G253PF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81. Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 310 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 310 Hz).