ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" BLACK 2024
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning glossy OLED panel, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz. Users highlight the superior brightness and clarity compared to other OLEDs, with many calling it a significant upgrade from IPS monitors. A few concerns were noted about firmware/implementation issues and text clarity relative to QD-OLED, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Stunning glossy OLED panel
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent gaming performance at 1440p 240Hz
- Superior brightness and clarity
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Firmware/implementation issues
- Text clarity not as good as QD-OLED
- Not truly glossy for some users
- Potential display issues reported
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
The MSI 27" monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. Users highlight its great picture quality, fast 144Hz refresh rate, and suitability for both office work and gaming. While one unit arrived defective, the customer service experience was positive. A few users note the screen can be a bit bright, but overall it is a highly recommended budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good picture quality
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Suitable for office and gaming
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Screen can be too bright
- One unit arrived defective
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | sRGB 102% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | 30W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg | 5.90 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 (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
