Comparison between:
- 27" Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
- 27" MSI MAG 274QPF X32
- 27" Samsung S27DG50
- 27" MSI MAG 274QPF E20
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A | MSI MAG 274QPF X32 | Samsung S27DG50 | MSI MAG 274QPF E20 | |
| Series | TUF Gaming | MAG | Odyssey G5 | MAG |
 |  |  |  | |
| Model alias | - | MAG274QPFX32 | LS27DG50 LS27DG500 LS27DG504 LS27DG500E LS27DG504E | MAG274QPFE20 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in |
| Diagonal | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft | 685.655 mm 68.5655 cm 26.9943 in 2.2495 ft | 684.66 mm 68.466 cm 26.9551 in 2.2463 ft | 685.655 mm 68.5655 cm 26.9943 in 2.2495 ft |
| Width | 578.936 mm 57.8936 cm 22.7928 in 1.8994 ft | 610.536 mm 61.0536 cm 24.0369 in 2.0031 ft | 610.536 mm 61.0536 cm 24.0369 in 2.0031 ft | 578.936 mm 57.8936 cm 22.7928 in 1.8994 ft |
| Height | 325.864 mm 32.5864 cm 12.8293 in 1.0691 ft | 349.864 mm 34.9864 cm 13.7742 in 1.1478 ft | 349.864 mm 34.9864 cm 13.7742 in 1.1478 ft | 325.864 mm 32.5864 cm 12.8293 in 1.0691 ft |
| Panel type | VA | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| FRC | No | Yes | No | No |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft |
| Pixel density | 112 ppi 44 ppcm | 106 ppi 41 ppcm | 106 ppi 41 ppcm | 112 ppi 44 ppcm |
| Display area | 95.81 % | 84.41 % | 84.69 % | 96.51 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 140 % | 129 % | 99 % | 134 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | - | 84 % | - | 104 % |
| DCI P3 | 77 % | 87 % | - | 77 % |
| Brightness | 450 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² | 450 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | - | 400 cd/m² | 430 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1500 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1200 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 100000000 : 1 | - | 100000000 : 1 |
| HDR | - | - | HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | - |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 1 ms 0.0010 s | - | 1 ms 0.0010 s | - |
| Input lag | - | - | 4.8 ms 0.0048 s | - |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Response time - 0.3 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) 8-bit at 180 Hz 8-bit+FRC up to 144 Hz | Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 50 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Overclock - 210 Hz DisplayPort - 30 kHz - 311 kHz; 48 Hz - 210 Hz HDMI - 30 kHz - 233 kHzl 48 Hz - 144 Hz | - | - | - |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 48 W | - | 50 W | - |
| Power consumption (maximum) | - | - | 73 W | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 588.5 mm 58.85 cm 23.1693 in 1.9308 ft | 647.7 mm 64.77 cm 25.5 in 2.125 ft | 647.2 mm 64.72 cm 25.4803 in 2.1234 ft | 587 mm 58.7 cm 23.1102 in 1.9259 ft |
| Height | 334.6 mm 33.46 cm 13.1732 in 1.0978 ft | 390.7 mm 39.07 cm 15.3819 in 1.2818 ft | 389.7 mm 38.97 cm 15.3425 in 1.2785 ft | 333 mm 33.3 cm 13.1102 in 1.0925 ft |
| Depth | 44.1 mm 4.41 cm 1.7362 in 0.1447 ft | 77.2 mm 7.72 cm 3.0394 in 0.2533 ft | 85.2 mm 8.52 cm 3.3543 in 0.2795 ft | 47.1 mm 4.71 cm 1.8543 in 0.1545 ft |
| Weight | 5.4 kg 11.9 lbs | - | 5 kg 11.02 lbs | - |
| Width with stand | 591.6 mm 59.16 cm 23.2913 in 1.9409 ft | 656.7 mm 65.67 cm 25.8543 in 2.1545 ft | 656.2 mm 65.62 cm 25.8346 in 2.1529 ft | 591.1 mm 59.11 cm 23.2717 in 1.9393 ft |
| Height with stand | 421.2 mm 42.12 cm 16.5827 in 1.3819 ft | 460.2 mm 46.02 cm 18.1181 in 1.5098 ft | 487.2 mm 48.72 cm 19.1811 in 1.5984 ft | - |
| Depth with stand | 205.2 mm 20.52 cm 8.0787 in 0.6732 ft | 241.1 mm 24.11 cm 9.4921 in 0.791 ft | 276.7 mm 27.67 cm 10.8937 in 0.9078 ft | - |
| Weight with stand | 7.1 kg 15.65 lbs | 8.2 kg 18.08 lbs | 7.9 kg 17.42 lbs | 8.9 kg 19.62 lbs |
| Box width | 689 mm 68.9 cm 27.126 in 2.2605 ft | - | 695 mm 69.5 cm 27.3622 in 2.2802 ft | - |
| Box height | 475 mm 47.5 cm 18.7008 in 1.5584 ft | - | 478 mm 47.8 cm 18.8189 in 1.5682 ft | - |
| Box depth | 160 mm 16 cm 6.2992 in 0.5249 ft | - | 159 mm 15.9 cm 6.2598 in 0.5217 ft | - |
| Box weight | 7.1 kg 15.65 lbs | 9.3 kg 20.5 lbs | 8.3 kg 18.3 lbs | 9.2 kg 20.28 lbs |
| Stand depth | 214 mm 21.4 cm 8.4252 in 0.7021 ft | 227.9 mm 22.79 cm 8.9724 in 0.7477 ft | 263.5 mm 26.35 cm 10.374 in 0.8645 ft | - |
| Colors | Black | Black | Black | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 75 x 75 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 75 x 75 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | - | 115 mm 11.5 cm 4.5276 in 0.3773 ft | 115 mm 11.5 cm 4.5276 in 0.3773 ft | 120 mm 12 cm 4.7244 in 0.3937 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | - | 90 ° | 90 ° | 0 ° |
| Right pivot | - | 90 ° | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | - | 120 ° | 120 ° | 135 ° |
| Right swivel | - | 120 ° | 120 ° | 135 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 8 ° | 10 ° | 10 ° | 12 ° |
| Backward tilt | 25 ° | 29 ° | 29 ° | 32 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W | - | - | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HBR2) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a; HBR3) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 2 x HDMI 2.0 (b; CEC) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a; HBR3) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | - | - | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Adaptive-Sync technology Asus DisplayWidget Center Color Temperature Selection ELMB Sync Flicker-free technology GamePlus (Crosshair / Timer/ FPS Counter / Display Alignment / Sniper / Stopwatch) Low Blue Light Shadow Boost Variable Overdrive | Adaptive-Sync technology AI Navigator Console Mode Frameless Design Less Blue Light Picture-by-Picture Rapid IPS | Auto Source Switch Flicker-free technology Eco Saving Plus Fast IPS Low Input Lag Mode Refresh Rate Optimizer Super Arena Gaming UX Virtual Aim Point | Adaptive-Sync technology AI Navigator Console Mode Frameless Design Less Blue Light Picture-by-Picture Rapid IPS |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Software Solution) | - | - | - |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | - | 20 % - 90 % | 10 % - 80 % | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating altitude | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | - | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | - | 10 % - 90 % | - | 10 % - 90 % |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable HDMI cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A | MSI MAG 274QPF X32 | Samsung S27DG50 | MSI MAG 274QPF E20 |
