Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A vs MSI Optix MAG272C

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

27″ · 3840×2160 · 80 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate28
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG272C

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 80 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG272C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5AMSI Optix MAG272C
67Gear score66
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
80 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
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 VG27UQEL5A or MSI Optix MAG272C better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A and MSI Optix MAG272C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 66. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 80 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG272C leads (165 Hz vs 80 Hz).