MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
92 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026
ASUS
91 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MPG 491CQP 49" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | Advanced HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 27W★ |
| Weight | 10.30 kg | 6.60 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 20240.003score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 20260.007score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026 offers 2.3x better value for money
MSI MPG 491CQP 49" Metallic Black 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: MSI MPG 491CQP 49"
Scores 92 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 1 of 29 specs.
