Monitors / Comparison

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ vs MSI MAG 274QF X24

Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ

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

MSI MAG 274QF X24

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Verdict

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274QF X24

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQMSI MAG 274QF X24
84Gear score84
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
OLEDPanel—
0.03 msResponse time—
≈ $890Estimated 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 Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ or MSI MAG 274QF X24 better?

Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).