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Asus VG278Q vs MSI Optix MAG271C

Asus VG278Q Monitor
Asus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271C Monitor
MSI Optix MAG271C
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
4.1 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
The MSI Optix MAG271CQR is a decent 1440p monitor with a VA panel and a great design. It delivers great gaming performance, with an excellent response time, low ...Read more
MSI Optix MAG271CQR is a 144 Hz curved gaming monitor with QHD resolution, high-contrast VA, FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility, plus stylish RGB lighting.Read more
MSI Optix MAG271CQR (Monitor): 4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
39
3.8 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
46 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
Screen size27.0 in27.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
Colour of productBlackBlack
Panel designFlatCurved
Built-in USB hubnoyes
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersyesno

Dimensions

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
Height (without stand)14.29 in17.79 in
Depth (with stand)8.31 in8.87 in
Width (with stand)24.37 in24.09 in
Weight197.53 oz197.53 oz

Connectivity

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
DVI Portyesno
HDMI ports quantity12
HDMI version1.41.4
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone outputs quantity11

Image properties

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
Supported graphics resolutions1920x10801920x1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1100000000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
BacklightLEDLED backlight
Panel typeTNVA
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °178.0 °

Features

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
Tiltableyesyes
Cable lock slotyesyes

Compatibility

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
VESA mountyesyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm100x100mm

Power

Asus VG278QAsus VG278Q
MSI Optix MAG271CMSI Optix MAG271C
Energy efficiency classFF

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