ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" vs MSI PRO MP273L E14 27"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI PRO MP273L E14 27" Matte Black 2026
MSI
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
MSI PRO MP273L E14 27" Matte Black 2026
85 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
The MSI 27" monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. Users highlight its great picture quality, fast 144Hz refresh rate, and suitability for both office work and gaming. While one unit arrived defective, the customer service experience was positive. A few users note the screen can be a bit bright, but overall it is a highly recommended budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good picture quality
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Suitable for office and gaming
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Screen can be too bright
- One unit arrived defective
Value for money 6
Picture quality 5
Refresh rate 4
Suitability for office and gaming 5
Customer service 2
Screen brightness 2
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | MSI PRO MP273L E14 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| 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★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | 102% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit (6-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W★ | 42W |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 4.05 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 PRO MP273L E14 27" Matte Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.