MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F Comparison
IPS 144Hz
MSI
6.8
/10
144 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
86%DCI-P3 Coverage
IPS 260Hz
Asus
7.0
/10
260 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
88 %DCI-P3 Coverage
Overview
A 144 Hz office-friendly monitor goes up against a 260 Hz esports specialist in the MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F. Both are 23.8-inch Full HD IPS panels. The MSI offers 250 nits, 1000:1 contrast, 65 W USB-C, two USB-A ports, a KVM switch and a stand with 130 mm height travel, pivot and swivel. The ASUS reaches 260 Hz with 0.3 ms MPRT, 300 nits, FreeSync, G-Sync and Adaptive-Sync, two HDMI 2.1 ports and a light 3.4 kg body, but it has no USB-C, no USB ports and no height adjustment.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | Asus |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | ASUS |
| Series | Pro | TUF Gaming |
| Model | Pro Max 271PHW E14 | TUF Gaming VG249QM5F |
| Full Product Name | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Business / Professional Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Productivity Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Mainstream / Professional | Value / Budget-Friendly Gaming |
| Primary Use | Office, Productivity & Creative Work | Competitive & Everyday Gaming on a Budget |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | -- |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | -- |
| Available Colors | White | 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 | 23.8 in | 23.8 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 604 mm (23.78 in) | 604.7 mm (23.81 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) |
| Active Display Height | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) |
| Display Area | 70.27 % (percent) | 89.41 % |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS | -- |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Anti-glare / Matte |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p |
| Pixel Density | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (millimeters) | 0.275 mm (0.01 in) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 8 bits |
| FRC | Yes | -- |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors / 24 bits | 16777216 colors / 24 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | -- | HDR10 |
| HDR10? | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 111 % | 99 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 86% | 88 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 86 % | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 260 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 260 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms |
| MPRT Response Time | -- | 0.3 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync? | VESA Adaptive Sync | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync? | -- | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Shadow Boost | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| Dynamic Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| FPS Counter | -- | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | -- | Yes |
| GameFast Input | -- | Yes |
| GameVisual | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 52.85 k Hz - 158.54 k Hz | 30 k Hz - 267 k Hz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65W | -- |
| USB-A Ports | 2 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B | -- |
| KVM Switch | 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 Speakers | 2 x 3 W | 2 x 2 W |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 75 x 75 mm | Yes |
| VESA Size | 75 x 75 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 130 mm | No |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (5.12 in) | -- |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | No |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | -- |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | -- |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | -- |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | -- |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | No |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 613.49 mm x 401.37 mm x 200.81 mm | 541 mm x 394 mm x 174 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 613.49 mm x 362.45 mm x 63.81 mm | 541 mm x 323 mm x 58 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs) | 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 2.9 kg (6.39 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 200.81 mm (7.91 in) | 174 mm (6.85 in) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | -- |
| 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 | 18 W | 15 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 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 | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 600 °C / -4 °F - 1112 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Eye Comfort Mode | Yes | -- |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | Eye-Q Check; MSI Eyes Ergo+; MSI M-Mate App; MSI Power Link; Overdrive; Spira Lume (Circular Polarizer) |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | Yes | -- |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| CE | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| FCC-B | Yes | -- |
| WEEE | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable | -- |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 600 mm x 405 mm x 168 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 600 mm (23.62 in) |
| Package Height | -- | 405 mm (15.94 in) |
| Package Depth | -- | 168 mm (6.61 in) |
| Package Weight | 10 kg (22.05 lbs) | 5 kg (11.02 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
Choose the 271PHW if you dock a laptop or share a desk between PCs, thanks to USB-C 65 W and a KVM switch. Take the VG249QM5F if your priority is esports: 260 Hz, 0.3 ms MPRT and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The deciding factor is workstation versus esports.
Buy this ifMSI Pro Max 271PHW E14
- USB-C 65 W and 2x USB-A for docking
- Stand lifts 130 mm and pivots
- 111% sRGB and 2 x 3 W speakers
Buy this ifASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F
- 260 Hz refresh with 0.3 ms MPRT
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports for consoles and PC
- FreeSync, G-Sync and Adaptive-Sync support
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive gaming | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F | 260 Hz against 144 Hz |
| Console gaming | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F | Two HDMI 2.1 ports |
| Laptop docking | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | USB-C 65 W and KVM |
| Office & coding | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | 130 mm height and pivot stand |
| Bright rooms | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F | 300 nits versus 250 nits |
| Small desks | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QM5F | Weighs only 3.4 kg |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. 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
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