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ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q vs MSI Optix MPG27CQ
Side-by-Side Comparison
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ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q
MSI Optix MPG27CQ
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Updated May 24, 2024 06:21 PM
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Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateG-SYNC
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate165 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeVA
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Variants
- ROG PG279Q (27")
- MPG27CQ (27")
Our Verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q
MSI Optix MPG27CQ
The ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q and the MSI Optix MPG27CQ use different panel types, each with their strengths and weaknesses. The ASUS looks better in a brighter room, and it has much better viewing angles. The MSI looks better in a dark room, but only if you're sitting directly in front. For gaming, the better one depends a bit on your hardware. The ASUS works best when paired with an NVIDIA graphics card, whereas the MSI works best with an AMD card or Xbox One.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.9
7.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.4
4.5
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.1
4.6
Ergonomics
8.1
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Size
27"
27"
Curved
No
Yes
Curve Radius
Not Curved
1800R
Weight (without stand)
8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
Weight (with stand)
15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)
16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)
Stand
Stand Picture
Width
12.3" (31.2 cm)
20.7" (52.6 cm)
Depth
9.4" (23.9 cm)
14.6" (37.1 cm)
Ergonomics
8.1
6.2
Ergonomics Picture
Height Adjustment
4.7" (11.9 cm)
4.6" (11.7 cm)
Switch Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
No
Swivel Range
-60° to 60°
-40° to 40°
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.4" (1.0 cm)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
8.1" (20.6 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.7" (6.9 cm)
3.1" (7.9 cm)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.5
8.0
Checkerboard Picture
LCD Type
IPS
VA
Native Contrast
1,334 : 1
3,225 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Direct
Edge
SDR Peak Brightness
8.1
7.8
SDR Real Scene
385 cd/m²
319 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
389 cd/m²
331 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
394 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
394 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
391 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
390 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
388 cd/m²
331 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
394 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
394 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
390 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
390 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.001
0.000
HDR Peak Brightness
0.0
0.0
HDR Real Scene
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 2% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 10% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 25% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 50% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 100% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 2% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 10% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 25% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 50% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 100% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR ABL
N/A
N/A
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.4
4.5
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
45°
Color Washout From Right
47°
Horizontal Color Shift Picture
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
52°
29°
Color Shift From Right
56°
29°
Horizontal Brightness Picture
Horizontal Black Level Picture
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
46°
38°
Brightness Loss From Right
48°
38°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
11°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
11°
Curve Radius
1,800R
Gamma Shift From Left
52°
Gamma Shift From Right
60°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.1
4.6
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
32°
Color Washout From Above
31°
Vertical Color Shift Picture
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
41°
28°
Color Shift From Above
42°
26°
Vertical Brightness Picture
Vertical Black Level Picture
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
36°
37°
Brightness Loss From Above
36°
35°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
5°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
5°
Gamma Shift From Below
34°
Gamma Shift From Above
33°
Gray Uniformity
8.6
8.2
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
2.615%
3.348%
50% DSE
0.123%
0.143%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.301%
0.501%
5% DSE
0.049%
0.067%
Black Uniformity
5.8
5.2
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.103%
2.508%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Pre Calibration
9.0
5.4
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
User
Luminance
285 cd/m²
307 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
60
80
Contrast Setting
50
50
RGB Controls
(User) 100-100-100
50-50-50
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,472 K
5,995 K
White Balance dE
0.78
4.87
Color dE
1.96
4.56
Gamma
2.13
1.95
Post Calibration
9.7
9.4
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
User
Luminance
99 cd/m²
103 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
9
18
Contrast Setting
50
48
RGB Controls
(User) 100-100-100
96-100-95
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,501 K
6,408 K
White Balance dE
0.38
0.92
Color dE
0.49
0.76
Gamma
2.18
2.18
SDR Color Gamut
8.8
9.0
Color Gamut sRGB Picture
sRGB xy
97.5%
98.6%
Color Gamut ARGB Picture
Adobe RGB xy
76.7%
81.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing
SDR Color Volume
9.0
9.4
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
95.7%
99.1%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
82.6%
88.5%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
0.0
Wide Color Gamut
N/A
N/A
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
N/A
N/A
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec. 2020 xy
N/A
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
HDR Color Volume
0.0
0.0
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
N/A
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Gradient
7.8
7.9
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
8 Bit
Color Bleed
9.5
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.107%
0.000%
Reflections
7.5
8.0
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
5.1%
Indirect Reflections
2.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.5%
Text Clarity
7.0
ClearType On
Pixel Type
IPS
VA
ClearType Off
Pixels
Sub-Pixel Layout
RGB
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
9.3
9.5
Motion Blur Picture
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Normal
Fast
Rise / Fall Time
4.1 ms
2.7 ms
Total Response Time
8.2 ms
11.8 ms
Overshoot Error
3.1%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
4.3 ms
Dark Total Response Time
9.0 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
2.2%
Response Time @ 60Hz
8.2
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
6.6 ms
Total Response Time
13.6 ms
Overshoot Error
2.5%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
7.2 ms
Dark Total Response Time
16.7 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
5.5%
Image Flicker
10
9.4
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Yes
Yes
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Maximum Frequency
120 Hz
144 Hz
BFI Minimum Frequency
85 Hz
85 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
7.7
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Yes
Yes
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Maximum Frequency
120 Hz
144 Hz
BFI Minimum Frequency
85 Hz
85 Hz
Refresh Rate
9.2
9.2
Variable Refresh Rate
G-SYNC
FreeSync
Native
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
144 Hz
Factory Overclock
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
FreeSync
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC
Yes (Native)
Yes
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Maximum With OC
N/A
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort
DisplayPort, HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.4
9.6
Native Resolution
4.4 ms
4.3 ms
Non-Native Res @ Native Refresh
N/A
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
12.2 ms
8.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
4.8 ms
4.2 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
12.4 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
N/A
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
10.8 ms
4.4 ms
Resolution And Size
8.3
8.4
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Screen Diagonal
26.9"
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
310 in²
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Total Inputs
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
1 (HDMI 1.4)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
DisplayPort Out
No
No
USB
2 (USB 3.0)
N/A
USB C
No
No
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Microphone In 3.5mm
No
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
No
Power Supply
External Brick
External Brick
Features
Additional Features
RGB Illumination
No
Speakers
Yes
No
HDR10
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
PIP + PBP
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q
MSI Optix MPG27CQ
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