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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG321CQR vs Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG321CQR Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2018 2019
Brand MSI Asus
Model Series MAG TUF Gaming
Model Number Optix MAG321CQR TUF Gaming VG279QM
Alias 3KA3
Display
Screen Size Class 32" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 31.54 in
80.1 cm
801 mm
2.63 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 27.45 in
69.7 cm
697.344 mm
2.29 ft
23.53 in
59.8 cm
597.6 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 15.44 in
39.2 cm
392.256 mm
1.29 ft
13.23 in
33.6 cm
336.15 mm
1.1 ft
Display Curvature 1800
Display Type VA IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 8 bits
Frame Rate Control No
Max Number of Colors 16777216 16777216
Bits 24 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 1920 x 1080
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.272 mm 0.311 mm
Screen Pixel Density 93 ppi 81 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 89.26 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 92%
sRGB 122 % 99 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 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 4 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.6 in
6.6 cm
66 mm
0.22 ft
Case Weight 3.5 kg
8 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.42 in
62 cm
620.313 mm
2.04 ft
Case Height with Stand 14.86 in
37.7 cm
377.354 mm
1.24 ft
Case Depth with Stand 8.33 in
21.1 cm
211.475 mm
0.69 ft
Case Weight with Stand 6.63 kg
15 lbs
5.465 kg
12 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 2 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 2.0 (upstream)
2 x USB 2.0 (downstream)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
Audio
Features
Cool Features Low Blue Light
MSI Mystic Light
MSI Remote Display App
AMD FreeSync technology
Flicker-free technology
Aura Sync
ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) Sync
Nvidia G-SYNC compatible
GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment)
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
Shadow Boost
GameVisual
Flicker-free technology
Adaptive-Sync Technology
Low Blue Light
AMD FreeSync technology
Multi HDR Mode
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.41 in
62 cm
620 mm
2.03 ft
Case Height 14.29 in
36.3 cm
363 mm
1.19 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 90 °
Right Swivel 90 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 33 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 48 Hz - 240 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 55.3 kHz - 162 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable
Certificates and Standards
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 MAG321CQR Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM