ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
ASUS
96 Overall Score
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Metallic Black 2026
MSI
83 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" | MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 26.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| 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★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB | 1.07B (8 bits + FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.70 kg★ | 9.47 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Metallic Black 2026
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 20240.007score per dollar
vs
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Metallic Black 20260.015score per dollar
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Metallic Black 2026 offers 2.1x better value for money
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5" Black 2024
MSI Optix MAG342CQR 34" Metallic Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG 26.5"
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
