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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for top-tier refresh rates and minimal ghosting, the Asus monitor is an excellent choice, but keep in mind it carries a premium price. The MSI monitor offers good performance for both gaming and general productivity at a more affordable cost, but can't match the Asus in refresh rate, which might matter in fast-paced games. Neither monitor is optimal for HDR gaming and media consumption, but both are suitable for digital and print photo editing with their high color accuracy. Consider your primary use and whether the higher cost of the Asus is justified for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$436
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.3
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $436 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 372 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 390 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 96.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 9.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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