ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" vs MSI MP242LE 23.8"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI MP242LE 23.8" Matte Black 2026
MSI
48 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | MSI MP242LE 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | 85% Adobe RGB, 83% DCI-P3, 104% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 1.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
MSI MP242LE 23.8" Matte Black 2026
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.