ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 21.5" Black
ASUS
82 Overall Score
vs
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 21.5" | MSI MPG 491CQP 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 210 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 1.073 Billion | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | Advanced HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 10.30 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 21.5" Black
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 21.5" Black0.015score per dollar
vs
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 20240.003score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 21.5" Black offers 5.0x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 21.5" Black
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 491CQP 49"
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 28 specs.
