Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A vs MSI MAG 255F E20

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255F E20

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 200 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255F E20

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1AMSI MAG 255F E20
75Gear score74
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
—Response time0.5 ms
≈ $207Estimated price—

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 VG27AQ1A or MSI MAG 255F E20 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A and MSI MAG 255F E20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 74. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255F E20 leads (200 Hz vs 170 Hz).