ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
The MSI MAG 242F is a 23.8-inch gaming monitor with a 200 Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time, praised for its rapid IPS panel and AMD FreeSync compatibility. Users appreciate its VESA mount support and low power consumption, though some note the lack of included HDMI cable. Overall, it delivers solid performance for competitive gaming at a reasonable price.
Pros
- 200 Hz refresh rate
- 0.5ms response time
- Rapid IPS panel
- AMD FreeSync compatible
- VESA mount support
Cons
- No included HDMI cable
- Limited connectivity ports
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" | MSI MAG 242F 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% | 115% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 75W | 36W★ |
| Weight | 7.44 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong color (70th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.