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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A vs MSI MAG 32CQ6F

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5AMSI MAG 32CQ6F
77Gear score76
27″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
Fast IPSPanelVA
0.3 msResponse time0.5 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 VG279QM5A or MSI MAG 32CQ6F better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM5A leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).