Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming vs MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming

27″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming leads (260 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF GamingMSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
84Gear score84
27″Screen size49″
2560×1440Resolution5120×1440
260 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.03 ms
≈ $329Estimated price≈ $850

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 or MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED better?

ASUS TUF Gaming and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming leads (260 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming leads (260 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS TUF Gaming ≈ $329, MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED ≈ $850. Current prices vary by store.