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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5AMSI Optix MAG274QRF
77Gear score76
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $299

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 VG27AQE5A or MSI Optix MAG274QRF better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

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