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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor vs MSI MAG 321UPD E14

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 33identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor has 50 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 (350 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has 200 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor (1500:1 vs 1300:1). The MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has 68 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor (288 Hz vs 220 Hz). Only the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor has NVIDIA G-SYNC. Only the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor has built-in speaker(s).

  • Display diagonal
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • MAG 321UPD E14:80 cm (31.5")
  • Display resolution
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • MAG 321UPD E14:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:Wide Quad HD
    • MAG 321UPD E14:4K Ultra HD
  • Panel type
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:Fast IPS
    • MAG 321UPD E14:IPS
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:350 cd/m²
    • MAG 321UPD E14:300 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:1300:1
    • MAG 321UPD E14:1500:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:220 Hz
    • MAG 321UPD E14:288 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • TUF Gaming VG27AQL5F computer monitor:1.073 billion colours
    • MAG 321UPD E14:1.07 billion colours

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Comparison of VG27AQL5F, MAG 321UPD E14
104 specifications
Display13 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")80 cm (31.5")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersWide Quad HD4K Ultra HD
Panel typeDiffersFast IPSIPS
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (peak)Known for one400 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)Differs350 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Response time1 ms1 ms
Response time measurement typeKnown for oneGTG (Gray to Gray)Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1300:11500:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers220 Hz288 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.233 x 0.233 mm0.18159 x 0.18159 mm
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers59.7 cm69.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers33.6 cm39.2 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one360 - 360 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one48 - 220 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDisplayHDR 400Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardDiffersDCI-P3Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGB
DCI-P3 coverageDiffers95%94%
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100000000:1
Response time (fast)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 ms
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 - 324 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 288 Hz
Colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 bit
Colour gamutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94%
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source132%
Adobe RGB coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91%
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCDiffersYesNo
AMD FreeSyncYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeKnown for oneG-SYNC CompatibleUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSync typeFreeSync PremiumFreeSync Premium
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningGamingGaming
Product colourBlackBlack
Detachable standKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Feet colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.4a
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics4 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Differs12 cm10 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angleDiffers90 - -90°-12 - 12°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle rangeDiffers20 - -20°-30 - 30°
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeDiffers20 - -5°-5 - 15°
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersEF
Energy efficiency class (HDR)DiffersGC
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers21 kWh32 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers35 kWh45 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for one21 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs615.3 mm713.9 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs193.9 mm261.9 mm
Height (with stand)Differs535.1 mm563.9 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6 kg8.25 kg
Width (without stand)Differs615.3 mm713.9 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs59.4 mm61.1 mm
Height (without stand)Differs368.9 mm420.1 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs4 kg5.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers680 mm944 mm
Package depthDiffers148 mm150 mm
Package heightDiffers515 mm514 mm
Package weightDiffers7.8 kg11.9 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayPort, Power
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneForest Stewardship Council (FSC) MixUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Shadow controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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