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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG271CQR vs Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQGL1A ZAKU II Edition

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG271CQR Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQGL1A ZAKU II Edition
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2018 2021
Brand MSI Asus
Model Series MAG TUF Gaming
Model Number Optix MAG271CQR TUF Gaming VG27AQGL1A ZAKU II Edition
Alias 3FA75
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 26.96 in
68.5 cm
684.7 mm
2.25 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Curvature 1800
Display Manufacturer Innolux
Display Type VA IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.233 mm
Screen Pixel Density 109 ppi 109 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 90.22 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 90% 95%
sRGB 96 % 130 %
Adobe RGB 1998 88 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 330 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 340 cd/m² 470 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3300 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
HDR HDR10
DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 0.29 in
0.7 cm
7.4 mm
0.02 ft
2.01 in
5.1 cm
51 mm
0.17 ft
Case Weight 5.6 kg
12 lbs
4.3 kg
9 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.09 in
61.2 cm
612 mm
2.01 ft
24.21 in
61.5 cm
615 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height with Stand 16.93 in
43 cm
430 mm
1.41 ft
15.94 in
40.5 cm
405 mm
1.33 ft
Case Depth with Stand 10.49 in
26.7 cm
266.5 mm
0.87 ft
8.46 in
21.5 cm
215 mm
0.71 ft
Case Weight with Stand 8 kg
18 lbs
6.6 kg
15 lbs
Case Color Black Red
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x USB 2.0 (downstream)
1 x USB 2.0 (upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB (Type-B; upload)
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; download)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 2W
Features
Cool Features Low Blue Light
MSI Mystic Light
MSI Remote Display App
AMD FreeSync technology
Flicker-free technology
AMD FreeSync technology
Trace Free Technology
ASUS DisplayWidget Lite
GameVisual
Dynamic Shadow Boost
Flicker-free technology
Nvidia G-SYNC compatible
Low Blue Light
ELMB Sync (Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync)
Color Temperature Selection
5-way OSD joystick
Multiple HDR Mode
GameFast Input technology
Adaptive-Sync technology
GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment/Sniper)
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
ZAKU II Themed Design
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.09 in
61.2 cm
612 mm
2.01 ft
24.21 in
61.5 cm
615 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height 14.21 in
36.1 cm
361 mm
1.18 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No Yes
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support No Yes
Left Swivel 20 °
Right Swivel 20 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 40 Hz - 170 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 55.3 kHz - 162 kHz 30 kHz - 249 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses BSMI
CB
CCC
CE
CEL level 1
cTick
CU
eStandby
ENERGY STAR
FCC Class B
J-MOSS
KCC
PSE
RCM
RoHS
TÜV Flicker-free
TÜV Low Blue Light
UL/cUL
VCCI
WEEE
WHQL (Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 7)
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
MSI Optix MAG271CQR Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQGL1A ZAKU II Edition