ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" vs MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"
MSI
55 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | MSI MP242 E14C 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | 86% Adobe RGB, 91% DCI-P3, 121% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 40W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 2.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 20260.079score per dollar
vs
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"0.437score per dollar
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8" offers 5.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
