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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
    9. Back
    10. Borders
    11. Thickness
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. SDR Color Volume
    13. HDR Color Gamut
    14. HDR Color Volume
    15. Image Retention
    16. Reflections
    17. Text Clarity
    18. Gradient
    19. Color Bleed
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    4. Response Time @ 120Hz
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    7. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution And Size
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
    3. Controls
    4. In The Box
  9. Comments

MSI Optix MAG161V vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

MSI Optix MAG161V
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM

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MSI Optix MAG161V Picture
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Variants

  • Optix MAG161V (15")
  • TUF Gaming VG259QM (25")

Our Verdict

MSI Optix MAG161V

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM and the MSI Optix MAG161V are very different displays with different intended uses, so they're not really directly comparable. The MSI is a portable monitor with a 16 inch 1080p screen designed for better productivity on the go. The ASUS is a desktop gaming monitor with a 25 inch 1080p screen. The ASUS delivers a much better experience overall, especially when gaming, but isn't portable.

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Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our monitors test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

5.8
7.6

Ergonomics 
 

0.9
9.8

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

2.2
8.7

SDR Peak Brightness 
 

6.0
8.1

Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

2.2
8.4

SDR Color Volume 
 

5.3
9.3

SDR Color Gamut 
 

5.6
8.8

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Design Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved

Size  

15"
25"

Weight (without stand) 
 

2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)

Weight (with stand) 
 

3.0 lbs (1.4 kg)
11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Longevity Graph

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.0

Build Quality Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Build Quality Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Build Quality Picture

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Ergonomics 
 

0.9
9.8

Ergonomics Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Ergonomics Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Back Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

0.0" (0.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20°, -35°, -90°
-30° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

No
Yes, Both Ways

Swivel Range 
 

No swivel
-90° to 90°

Wall Mount 
 

No Mount
VESA 100x100

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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Stand Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Stand Picture

Thickness Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Thickness Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

14.0" (35.5 cm)
10.8" (27.5 cm)

Base Depth 
 

7.4" (18.9 cm)
8.3" (21.2 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

4.6" (11.7 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

3.0 lbs (1.4 kg)
11.0 lbs (5.0 kg)

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Display 
 

Display Picture  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Display Picture

Size 
 

15"
25"

Housing Width 
 

22.1" (56.1 cm)

Housing Height 
 

12.9" (32.8 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

0.5" (1.2 cm)
2.2" (5.5 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.2" (0.6 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Controls Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Controls Picture

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V In The Box Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

Internal
External Brick

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Back  

Back Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Back Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Back Picture

Wall Mount  

No Mount
VESA 100x100

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Borders  

Borders Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Borders Picture

Borders 
 

0.2" (0.6 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)

Thickness  

Thickness Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Thickness Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Thickness Picture

Thickness (with stand) 
 

4.6" (11.7 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)

Thickness (without stand) 
 

0.5" (1.2 cm)
2.2" (5.5 cm)

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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

5.3
6.5

Checkerboard Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Checkerboard Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

676 : 1
1,364 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A

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Local Dimming 
 

0.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge

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SDR Brightness 
 

6.0
8.1

Real Scene 
 

190 cd/m²
374 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

216 cd/m²
387 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

223 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

224 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

224 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

223 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

216 cd/m²
387 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

223 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

224 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

224 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

223 cd/m²
388 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.002
0.000

Minimum Brightness 
 

53 cd/m²

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HDR Brightness 
 

0.0
6.6

EOTF  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1

Real Scene 
 

N/A
374 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

N/A
390 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

N/A
391 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

N/A
392 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

N/A
392 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

N/A
392 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

N/A
390 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

N/A
390 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

N/A
391 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

N/A
391 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

N/A
391 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

N/A
0.000

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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

6.3
7.5

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

MSI Optix MAG161V Horizontal Chroma Graph
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

22°
30°

Color Washout From Right 
 

22°
31°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

MSI Optix MAG161V Horizontal Hue Graph
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

44°
52°

Color Shift From Right 
 

22°
53°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

MSI Optix MAG161V Horizontal Lightness Graph
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

25°
32°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

26°
33°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

25°
50°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

26°
49°

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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

6.4
6.8

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

MSI Optix MAG161V Vertical Chroma Graph
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

24°
28°

Color Washout From Above 
 

23°
28°

Vertical Hue Graph  

MSI Optix MAG161V Vertical Hue Graph
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

28°
39°

Color Shift From Above 
 

33°
39°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

MSI Optix MAG161V Vertical Lightness Graph
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

25°
33°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

25°
32°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

30°
30°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

28°
29°

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Gray Uniformity 
 

8.7
7.7

50% Uniformity Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V 50% Uniformity Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.021%
3.875%

50% DSE 
 

0.108%
0.149%

5% Uniformity Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V 5% Uniformity Picture

5% Std. Dev. 
 

0.330%

5% DSE 
 

0.054%

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Black Uniformity 
 

6.1
7.1

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Native Black Uniformity Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.942%
1.204%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

MSI Optix MAG161V Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A

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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

2.2
7.5

Pre Calibration Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Pre Calibration Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Pre Gamma Curve Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Pre Color Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Movie
sRGB

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

112.0%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

7.09
2.49

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,934 K
7,108 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

1.91
2.18

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

8.10
3.02

Contrast Setting 
 

35
N/A

RGB Settings 
 

Default
Default

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 
 

100
N/A

Measured Brightness 
 

218 cd/m²
153 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

Yes

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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

8.8
9.8

Post Calibration Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Post Calibration Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Post Gamma Curve Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Post Color Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Racing Mode

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

98.5%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.43
0.41

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,489 K
6,481 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.17
2.18

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

2.76
0.44

Contrast Setting 
 

35
80

RGB Settings 
 

50-43-45
100-98-91

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 
 

42
17

Measured Brightness 
 

99 cd/m²
100 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

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SDR Color Gamut 
 

5.6
8.8

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V sRGB Color Gamut Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

63.2%
96.8%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Racing Mode

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

48.2%
74.3%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Racing Mode

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SDR Color Volume 
 

5.3
9.3

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

58.5%
96.4%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Racing Mode

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

46.0%
80.5%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Racing Mode

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HDR Color Gamut 
 

0.0
6.7

Wide Color Gamut 
 

N/A
No

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

81.2%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
Asus Gaming HDR

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

N/A
57.6%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
Asus Gaming HDR

DCI P3 xy 
 

N/A

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HDR Color Volume 
 

0.0
7.1

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 
 

N/A
73.3%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
Asus Gaming HDR

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 
 

N/A
53.6%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

No HDR
Asus Gaming HDR

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Image Retention 
 

10

Image Retention Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Image Retention Picture

IR After 0 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

IR After 2 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

IR After 4 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

IR After 6 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

IR After 8 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

IR After 10 Min Recovery 
 

0.00%

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Reflections 
 

6.8
7.7

Average Room  

MSI Optix MAG161V Average Room
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Average Room Off Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Bright Room Off Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Glossy
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

4.9%
5.5%

Indirect Reflections 
 

0.3%
4.0%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

4.6%
1.5%

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Text Clarity 
 

8.0
7.0

ClearType On  

MSI Optix MAG161V ClearType On
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM ClearType On

ClearType Off  

MSI Optix MAG161V ClearType Off
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM ClearType Off

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
IPS

Pixels  

MSI Optix MAG161V Pixels
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB

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Gradient 
 

8.0
9.7

Gradient Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Gradient Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

8 Bit
10 Bit

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Color Bleed 
 

10

Color Bleed Horizontal  

MSI Optix MAG161V Color Bleed Horizontal

Pixel Row Error 
 

0.009%

Color Bleed Vertical  

MSI Optix MAG161V Color Bleed Vertical

Pixel Column Error 
 

0.001%

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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

9.1

Native Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
280 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

280 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

144 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

FreeSync 
 

No
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

No
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

VRR Maximum 
 

N/A
280 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

No VRR
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

No VRR
DisplayPort, HDMI

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No VRR
Yes

Native 
 

60 Hz
240 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

60 Hz
280 Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

No

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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

2.2
8.7

Motion Blur Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Motion Blur Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

MSI Optix MAG161V Response Time Table
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

No Overdrive
120

Rise / Fall Time 
 

18.9 ms
2.8 ms

Total Response Time 
 

34.6 ms
6.7 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
8.0%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

22.9 ms
3.4 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

41.8 ms
11.6 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
55.4%

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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

8.7

Motion Blur Picture  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

40

Rise / Fall Time 
 

4.1 ms

Total Response Time 
 

8.1 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

1.1%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.3 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

12.7 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

5.7%

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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

2.2
8.4

Motion Blur Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Motion Blur Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

MSI Optix MAG161V Response Time Table
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

No Overdrive
20

Rise / Fall Time 
 

18.9 ms
4.8 ms

Total Response Time 
 

34.6 ms
9 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0%
0.1%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

22.9 ms
6.5 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

41.8 ms
13.8 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
1.0%

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Backlight Strobing Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

No BFI
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

N/A
280 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

N/A
85 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

203 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

203 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

Yes

VRR At The Same Time 
 

Yes

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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Backlight Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free 
 

No
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

>1000 Hz
0 Hz

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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

9.0
9.0

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

8.8 ms
1.9 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

4.8 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

8.8 ms
35.0 ms

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

N/A

Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz 
 

N/A

10 Bit HDR 
 

N/A

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

N/A
4.3 ms

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Resolution And Size 
 

6.9
6.7

Native Resolution 
 

1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

2.1 MP
2.1 MP

Pixel Density 
 

142 PPI
88 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

15.6"
25.0"

Screen Area 
 

103 in²
268 in²

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PS5 Compatibility 
 

5.0

PS5 Compatibility Photo  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM PS5 Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

No

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

5.0

XSX Compatibility Photo  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM XSX Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes

HDR 
 

No

VRR 
 

Yes

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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1  

MSI Optix MAG161V Inputs 1
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Inputs 1

Inputs 2  

MSI Optix MAG161V Inputs 2
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Inputs 2

Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

No
1 (DP 1.2)

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

1 (Mini HDMI)
2 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

1
1

HDR10 
 

No
Yes

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No

DisplayPort Out  

No

USB  

No
1 (Service Port Only)

USB C  

2 (2x DP Alt Mode, PD)
0

Digital Optical Audio Out  

No

Analog Audio Out RCA  

No

Power Supply  

Internal
External Brick

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USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

No
1 (Service Port Only)

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

480Mbps (USB 2.0)

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

No

USB-C Ports 
 

2 (2x DP Alt Mode, PD)
0

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt 
 

No

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macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

Yes
Yes

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No

KVM Switch 
 

No

HDR10  

No
Yes

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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V OSD Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM OSD Picture

Controls  

Controls Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V Controls Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Controls Picture

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In The Box  

In The Box Picture  

MSI Optix MAG161V In The Box Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM In The Box Picture

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