ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
26.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 53cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM94 PPI #65
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED166 PPI #16
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM300 nits #65
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM220 Hz
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED — At 65cm, the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED is retina (166 PPI) while the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM is not — you need to sit at least 93cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM — The ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM is 20% brighter in SDR (300 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 300 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 29.5" | 26.5" |
| SDR Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 110% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 97% |
| Resolution | 2560×1080 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 94 | 166 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 93cm | 53cm |
| Refresh Rate | 220 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | 98 W |
| Year | 2022 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM 2022 | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 29.5" (Better) | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 2560×1080 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 94 | 166 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 93cm | 53cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 220 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 300 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | 98 W (Better) |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 110% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 97% |
| Year | 2022 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM or MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED?
The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED has 166 PPI compared to 94 PPI for the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED requires 53cm vs 93cm for the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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