MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27"
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
69 Overall Score
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
ASUS
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED monitor delivers stunning visuals with its True Black 500 technology, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Gamers praise its 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for buttery-smooth competitive play, while also noting its excellence in single-player titles. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that attracts fingerprints and scratches easily, plus the lack of DisplayPort 2.0 requiring DSC for full performance. Overall, it's considered a top-tier choice for those with powerful GPUs and a need for speed.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 500Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- 0.03ms response time
- True Black 500 technology
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
Cons
- Glossy screen attracts fingerprints
- Easily scratched OLED panel
- Requires DSC for 500Hz at 1440p
- No DisplayPort 2.0
- High price point
Display quality 5
Refresh rate 4
Response time 3
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Scores
Office
Professional
Creative
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124% | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 500 True Black |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 65W★ |
| Weight | 6.34 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (75th percentile)
- Strong color (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27"
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
