Deciding on whether to buy a product like ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue or perhaps MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue vs MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor

ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27

ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue
 MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27

MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor
Screen technology: LCD

Screen technology: LED

Screen size: 27″

Screen size: 27″

Resolution: 2560 x 1440

Resolution: Quad HD 2560 x 1440p

3D ready: Active 3D

Curved radius: 1800 mm

PICTURE QUALITY

Display technology: AMD FreeSync

PICTURE QUALITY
Motion rate: 165 Hz

Viewing angle: 170° / 160°

Refresh rate: 144 Hz

Frequency range: – Vertical: 34 – 222 kHz
– Horizontal: 30 – 144 Hz

Viewing angle: 178° / 178°

Brightness: 350 cd/m²

Frequency range: – Horizontal: 70.5 – 214.5 kHz
– Vertical: 48 – 144 Hz

Response time: 1 ms

Brightness: 400 cd/m²

Native contrast ratio: 1000:1

Response time: 1 ms

Picture enhancement: Low blue light technology

Native contrast ratio: 3000:1

CONNECTIVITY

Dynamic contrast ratio: 100000000:1

CONNECTIVITY
Connections: – HDMI x 1
– DisplayPort x 1
– USB 3.0 x 2

Audio output: Headphone jack

Connections: – HDMI x 2
– DisplayPort x 1
– USB 2.0 x 3

AUDIO

Audio output: 3.5 mm jack x 1

AUDIO
Speakers: No

FEATURES

Speakers: No

GENERAL
VESA mount: 100 x 100

Table-top stand: Yes

Colour: Black

GENERAL

Wall mountable: Yes

VESA wall mount dimensions: 100 x 100

Colour: Black

Box contents: – MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor
– Power cable

Box contents: – Asus Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor
– 90 W power adapter
– HDMI cable
– DisplayPort cable
– USB cable
– Quick start guide
– Support CD

Dimensions: 560 x 612 x 226.4 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 555 x 620 x 238 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 6.4 kg

Weight: 7 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Guarantee: 3 years

Price: £609

Price: £349

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 8.6 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue or MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 149 products in the same category as ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue, which is the PC monitors category. Of these 149 products the average price was £338.78, the most expensive was £3499 and the cheapest was just £79. We then looked at the price of the 149 in the same as the MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor, which of course the average was £338.78, top price was £3499 and cheapest £79.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Asus and MSI, the average was £599.98 for Asus, £835.10 for MSI. The max for each was £4499/£3399 and minimum was £12.99/£21.99

Price analysis of ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27

Price analysis of MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27

  • ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue
  • Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
  • Response time: 1 ms
  • Input: HDMI / DisplayPort
  • Can be wall mounted
  • Top features: – Quad HD game visuals makes the most of every detail – In-game enhancements ensure smooth, lag-free gameplay – Image technology to reduce motion blur and eye strain – Intelligent design with adjustable setup and slim design Quad HD game visuals The Asus Republic of Gamers Swift has a Wide Quad HD resolution, which reproduces far greater image detail than Full HD, giving you an in-game advantage. The WQHD resolution also offers additional space on the screen, so that you have more room for working bars on the side. In-game enhancements For smooth visuals and lag-free gameplay, NVIDIA G-Sync technology synchronizes the monitor’s refresh rate with your PC’s graphics card. When working with a GeForce GTX 650 Ti graphics card or above, G-Sync eliminates screen tearing and minimises display stutter and lag. Get the most out of your game thanks to the Asus GamePlus hotkey, which gives you in-game enhancements. Increase your accuracy by adding a crosshair overlay on your shooter game, add a timer to the side of the screen, keep track of the FPS to ensure smooth gameplay and align multiple screens with ease. Image technology Play the biggest games at the highest settings without worrying about motion blur or lag thanks to the incredibly fast refresh rate that can be overclocked – perfect for getting the first strike in first person shooters, racers and sports titles. Filter harmful blue light using Asus’ ultra-low blue light technology, with five different settings to suit every scenario. And to further remove eye strain, flicker is also reduced for a more comfortable gaming experience, even when you’re in the middle of long gaming sessions. Intelligent design With a slim profile and super-narrow 6 mm bezel, the ROG Swift Monitor is perfect for a multi-display setup, so that you can effortlessly move from one monitor to another. The monitor can also be VESA wall-mounted, so that you can set up your gaming wherever suits you best. Specially designed for marathon gaming sessions, the ROG Monitor is able to tilt over a 25 degree range, pivot 90 degrees into a portrait position and even swivel if needed. And to match your sitting position, you can adjust the height of the monitor. At the back of the monitor a cable management features allows you to organise your cables, making it easy to keep your gaming area tidy.
  • Product codes: 4712900470994
  • MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor
  • Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
  • Response time: 1 ms
  • Input: HDMI / DisplayPort
  • USB 2.0 x 3
  • Top features: – Curved shape and Quad HD display for a better visual experience – Get the upperhand in fast moving games with a high refresh rate – Ultra-smooth visuals with a 1 m/s response rate Curved shape and borderless design Get absorbed in your favourite games with the MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor.Featuring a brilliant Quad HD 27″ screen, whether you fancy World of Warcraft or Fortnite, you can get more immersed in your gameplay visuals than ever before. The MSI Optix MAG271CQR has a curved design that really brings you into the game, with almost no frame on the side edges. So you can put two or even three monitors together for a truly absorbing gaming setup.Get the upperhandThe MSI Optix MAG271CQR has a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is perfect for racing and sports games, or first person shooters. So if the enemy is moving quickly you’ll still be able to pinpoint them without having to deal with motion blur throwing off your aim.Ultra-smooth visualsSmooth gameplay can make the difference between a win or a loss in an intense battle. Get the smoothest visuals with built-in AMD Freesync technology. Your monitor will automatically sync with your AMD graphics card so your game looks great, with no lag, screen tearing or stuttering.The 1 ms response time also eliminates choppy frame rates, so even the most visually demanding games won’t be an issue.
  • Product codes: 4719072596330

What’s better ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue or MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor?

There are obviously a number of differences between ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue and MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £609 cost of ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue is closer to the expectation you had than the £349 pricep point of MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue and MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas MSI Optix MAG271CQR Quad HD 27″ Curved LED Gaming Monitor scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your PC monitors as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift PG278QR Quad HD 27″ LCD Monitor, Blue



Rating:
9.03 out of
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