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Asus MG279Q vs MSI Optix MAG27CQ

Asus MG279Q Monitor
Asus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQ Monitor
MSI Optix MAG27CQ
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Editiorial reviews
18
3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
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3.6 out of 5
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34
3.9 out of 5
34 user ratings
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32 %
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3 stars
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4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
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Full Comparison

General

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Screen size27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Panel designFlatCurved
Built-in USB hubyesno
Touchscreennono
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersyesno

Dimensions

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Height adjustment5.91 in2.56 in
Height (min-max)< 559< 434.1
Height (without stand)14.49 in17.76 in
Height with stand22.01 in17.09 in
Depth (with stand)9.37 in9.41 in
Width (with stand)24.61 in24.1 in
Weight257.5 oz205.65 oz

Connectivity

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)nono
Composite inputnono
DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portnoyes
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity21
Number of HDMI inputs21
HDMI version1.41.4
Headphone outputnoyes
S-video inputnono
Thunderboltnono
USB for videonono
VGA innono
Number of DisplayPort inputs21
DisplayPort version1.21.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandardStandard

Image properties

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Maximum resolution2560 x 1440 px2560 x 1440 px
Supported graphics resolutions2560x14402560x1440
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeWide Quad HDWide Quad HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit8.0 bit
Colour gamut (NTSC)100.0 %85.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1100000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:13000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightWLEDLED
Panel typeIPSVA
Response time (GtG)4.0 ms1.0 ms
Response time4.0 ms1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)nono
Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °178.0 °

Features

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Ascendable and submersibleyesno
Pivot functionyesno
Swivelyesyes
Tiltableyesyes
Memory card readernono
Cable lock slotyesno
Flicker freeyesyes

Compatibility

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
Adaptive synchronizationyesyes
HDRnono
VESA mountyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm75x75mm
Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

Eco-labelling

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
EnergyStaryesno

Power

Asus MG279QAsus MG279Q
MSI Optix MAG27CQMSI Optix MAG27CQ
Energy efficiency classBB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNoneNone
Operational power consumption< 38.748 - 60
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.26 W
Power consumption (typical)38.7 W60.0 W

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