Product comparison · 2 monitors

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor vs MSI MAG 321UPD E14

64specifications compared
34differ
30identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor has 3,500 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 (5000:1 vs 1500:1). The MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has 68 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor (288 Hz vs 220 Hz). The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor has 0.003 billion colours more display colours than the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 (1.073 billion colours vs 1.07 billion colours). Only the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor has built-in speaker(s). Only the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has height adjustment.

Display diagonal
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
- MAG 321UPD E14:80 cm (31.5")
Display resolution
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
- MAG 321UPD E14:3840 x 2160 pixels
Display technology
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:LED
- MAG 321UPD E14:LCD
HD type
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:Quad HD
- MAG 321UPD E14:4K Ultra HD
Panel type
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:Fast VA
- MAG 321UPD E14:IPS
Screen shape
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:Curved
- MAG 321UPD E14:Flat
Contrast ratio (typical)
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:5000:1
- MAG 321UPD E14:1500:1
Maximum refresh rate
- TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor:220 Hz
- MAG 321UPD E14:288 Hz

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Comparison of VG27WQ5F, MAG 321UPD E14
104 specifications	A ASUS TUF Gaming VG27WQ5F computer monitor Model VG27WQ5F View product	B MSI MAG 321UPD E14 View product
Display14 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	80 cm (31.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display technologyDiffers	LED	LCD
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	4K Ultra HD
Panel typeDiffers	Fast VA	IPS
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Response time	1 ms	1 ms
Response time measurement typeKnown for one	GTG (Gray to Gray)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Screen shapeDiffers	Curved	Flat
Screen curvature ratingKnown for one	1500R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	5000:1	1500:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	220 Hz	288 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display number of coloursDiffers	1.073 billion colours	1.07 billion colours
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers	59.7 cm	69.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers	33.6 cm	39.2 cm
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one	30 - 350 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one	48 - 220 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	68.58 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardDiffers	sRGB	Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGB
Colour gamutDiffers	99%	94%
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs	99%	132%
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100000000:1
Response time (fast)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 ms
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.18159 x 0.18159 mm
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	108 - 324 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 288 Hz
Colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Adobe RGB coverageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	91%
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94%
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNC	No	No
AMD FreeSync	Yes	Yes
AMD FreeSync type	FreeSync Premium	FreeSync Premium
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in camera	No	No
Designidentical
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Product colour	Black	Black
Detachable standKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Feet colour	Black	Black
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hub	No	No
HDMI	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DisplayPort versionDiffers	1.4	1.4a
Headphone out	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics2 differ
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Height adjustmentDiffers	No	Yes
Tilt adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tilt angle rangeDiffers	-5 - 20°	-5 - 15°
Adjustable height (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 cm
PivotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pivot angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-12 - 12°
SwivellingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)Differs	E	F
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Differs	G	C
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers	21 kWh	32 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers	32 kWh	45 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	20 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)	0.3 W	0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	612 mm	713.9 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	170 mm	261.9 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	450 mm	563.9 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	4.7 kg	8.25 kg
Width (without stand)Differs	612 mm	713.9 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs	93 mm	61.1 mm
Height (without stand)Differs	364 mm	420.1 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs	3.8 kg	5.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	694 mm	944 mm
Package depthDiffers	164 mm	150 mm
Package heightDiffers	455 mm	514 mm
Package weightDiffers	6.3 kg	11.9 kg
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stand included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DisplayPort, Power
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Brand specific technologiesKnown for one	Crosshair	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FSC MIX; AMD FreeSync Premium; VESA AdaptiveSync Display 280Hz; VESA AdaptiveSync Display 220Hz; TÜV Low Blue Light; TÜV Flicker-free	Unknown — not stated by the source

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