ASUS VA259HGA 24.5" Black 2026
ASUS
44 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS VA259HGA 24.5" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
87 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This monitor is highly praised for gaming, especially at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight its 240Hz refresh rate, good color and brightness, and solid build quality. One reviewer noted that colors need adjustment out of the box, but overall satisfaction remains high. The Q&A confirms impressive color gamut coverage and fast response times.
Pros
- 240Hz refresh rate
- Good color and brightness
- Solid build quality
- Affordable price for gaming
- No dead pixels or backlight bleed
Cons
- Colors need adjustment out of the box
Refresh rate 2
Color quality 3
Build quality 2
Value for money 3
Gaming performance 3
Backlight and pixels 1
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS VA259HGA 24.5" | MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 94% DCI-P3, 127% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit+FRC★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 15W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 3.20 kg★ | 3.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VA259HGA 24.5" Black 2026
- Strong portability (72nd percentile)
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
MSI MAG 274CF X24 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 274CF X24 27"
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.