ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026
ASUS
75 Overall Score
vs
MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 27" White 2026
MSI
89 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" | MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 100% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, 140% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR 10 | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR1000★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 17W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.50 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Strong color (69th percentile)
MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 27" White 2026
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 20260.342score per dollar
vs
MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 27" White 20260.132score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026 offers 2.6x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming VG279Q5A 27" Black 2026
MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 27" White 2026
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 27"
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
