ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" vs MSI PRO MP2412 24"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
MSI PRO MP2412 24" Matte Black 2023
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
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
MSI PRO MP2412 24" Matte Black 2023
The MSI PRO MP2412 is generally well-received as an affordable 1080p monitor with good color and brightness for its price. However, some users report quality control issues, a washed-out desktop appearance, and missing features like VGA and audio. The stand is basic but stable, and the monitor works well for gaming and office use.
Pros
- Good color reproduction
- Bright display
- Affordable price
- Crisp image quality
- Multiple inputs (HDMI, DisplayPort)
Cons
- No VGA port
- No audio output
- Washed-out desktop appearance
- Quality control issues
- Basic plastic stand
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" | MSI PRO MP2412 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 113% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8 bits (6bits + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 65W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.60 kg | 2.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI PRO MP2412 24" Matte Black 2023
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG 27" Black 2025
MSI PRO MP2412 24" Matte Black 2023
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
