MSI MPG 272QRF X36 vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQNGV Comparison
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQNGV is the better overall monitor, while the MSI MPG 272QRF X36 has a few useful advantages for users who need a built-in camera and greater height adjustment. Both monitors combine a 27-inch QHD IPS panel with a 360Hz refresh rate and 500-nit peak brightness, so gaming performance is extremely close. ASUS adds USB-C, Display Stream Compression, Adaptive-Sync, motion blur reduction, and more gaming controls, while MSI offers a wider 1Hz–360Hz refresh range and a 130mm height-adjustable stand. Choose the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQNGV for its broader gaming and connectivity features. Choose the MSI MPG 272QRF X36 if you value the built-in camera and extra stand height.
Both monitors use 27-inch QHD IPS panels with 109 PPI, 400-nit typical brightness, 500-nit peak brightness, and 90% DCI-P3 coverage. Image quality is therefore broadly similar, with both supporting HDR10. MSI additionally lists 119% sRGB and 91% Adobe RGB coverage, giving it more published wide-gamut information for users who care about color coverage.
Both monitors reach an extremely fast 360Hz refresh rate and support NVIDIA G-Sync, making them designed for competitive gaming. ASUS adds Adaptive-Sync, motion blur reduction, Shadow Boost, GameFast Input, and other ROG gaming controls. MSI supports a 1Hz–360Hz range and Console Mode, giving it some flexibility, but ASUS has the more extensive gaming feature set.
Both provide two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, three USB-A ports, USB upstream, and a 3.5mm audio connection. The ASUS adds USB-C video input with 5Gbps USB data and Display Stream Compression, which gives it an advantage for modern laptop and PC setups. MSI counters with a built-in camera, which can be useful for video calls and streaming.
Both stands support height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments, but MSI provides up to 130mm of height adjustment compared with 110mm on ASUS. ASUS offers a wider 45-degree swivel in each direction and includes RGB lighting and a 1/4-inch tripod socket. MSI is slightly deeper with its stand, while both support 100×100mm VESA mounting
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | Asus |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | ASUS |
| Series | -- | ROG Strix |
| Model | MPG 272QRF X36 | ROG Strix XG27AQNGV |
| Model Alias | -- | ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV |
| Full Product Name | MSI MPG 272QRF X36 | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQNGV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | High-End Gaming | Upper-Mid to High-End Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US/EU/APAC) | -- |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | -- |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term/region may vary by country - see msi.com/page/warranty) | 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 685.8 mm (27.00 in) | 685.655 mm (26.99 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 595.968 mm (23.46 in) | 595.968 mm (23.46 in) |
| Active Display Height | 335.232 mm (13.20 in) | 335.232 mm (13.20 in) |
| Display Area | 85.21 % | 88.66 % |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS | -- |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) / Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (0.01 in) | 0.233 mm (0.01 in) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits |
| FRC | Yes | -- |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 500 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 | -- |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 119 % | -- |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 90 % | 90 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 91 % | -- |
| Color Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 1 Hz - 360 Hz | 48 Hz - 360 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | -- | 1 ms |
| Adaptive-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | Yes |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Shadow Boost | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | -- | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes | -- |
| GameFast Input | -- | Yes |
| GameVisual | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 216.22 k Hz - 576 k Hz | -- |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 | -- |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | 1× USB-C |
| Display Stream Compression | -- | Yes |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | -- | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-A Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB-B Upstream | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | Yes | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (5.12 in) | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° / 1/4" Tripod Socket |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 614.3 mm x 422.2 mm x 227.9 mm | 614 mm x 393 mm x 188 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 614.3 mm x 381.7 mm x 75.1 mm | 614 mm x 367 mm x 86 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs) | 6.5 kg (14.33 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 4.3 kg (9.48 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 227.9 mm (8.97 in) | 188 mm (7.40 in) |
| RGB Lighting | -- | Yes |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100 V - 120 V / 220 V - 240 V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | -- | 38 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 85 % | -- |
| Operating Altitude | 3657.6 m / 12000 ft | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C - 55 °C / -13 °F - 131 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5 % - 93 % | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Aura Sync | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | Aspect Ratio Options; Color Customization; HDR Ready; Light SensorWide Color Gamut |
AI Visual; Ambient Light Sensor; Asus Aura Sync; AsusDisplay Widget Center; Esports Dual Mode; Game Fast InputGame Plus; Game Visual; ROG Gaming A.I.Trace Free Technology; Ultra Fast IPS |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | -- | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | -- | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI 2.1 cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Micro-B to Type-A Cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 710 mm x 460 mm x 215 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 850 mm (33.46 in) | 710 mm (27.95 in) |
| Package Height | 475 mm (18.70 in) | 460 mm (18.11 in) |
| Package Depth | 148 mm (5.83 in) | 215 mm (8.46 in) |
| Package Weight | 9.9 kg (21.83 lbs) | 9.2 kg (20.28 lbs) |
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page are written by an editor after reviewing the full specification table below; they are not generated by an automated scoring formula. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Both are excellent choices because they combine QHD resolution with a 360Hz refresh rate. ASUS has the broader collection of competitive gaming features, while MSI offers a wider 1Hz–360Hz range.
Yes. Both monitors have HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, but ASUS adds USB-C video input, USB data, and Display Stream Compression.
MSI offers a built-in camera, 130mm of height adjustment, Console Mode, and published 119% sRGB and 91% Adobe RGB coverage.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQNGV has the stronger gaming feature set with Adaptive-Sync, motion blur reduction, Shadow Boost, GameFast Input, and several ROG-specific gaming controls.
Yes. Both use 27-inch QHD IPS panels with 360Hz refresh, 500-nit peak brightness, HDR10, and 90% DCI-P3 coverage, so their core display specifications are very close.