MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 2024
MSI
35 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025
ASUS
100 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million / 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 1/4-inch | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 8W★ | 80W |
| Weight | 0.90 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 2024
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (68th percentile)
- Below average color (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 20240.141score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 20250.083score per dollar
MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5"
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
