ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
ASUS
96 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
72 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 32" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | sRGB 124% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 6.34 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (77th percentile)
- Strong color (74th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 20240.173score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 20250.341score per dollar
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5"
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
