ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" vs MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"
41.5" · 3840×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 82cm
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MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"
26.5" · 2560×1440 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"106 PPI #64
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"111 PPI #45
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"360 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27" gets there at 79cm vs 82cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" — The ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" is 80% brighter in SDR (450 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 111 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 79cm |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27" 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" (Better) | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 (Better) | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 111 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 79cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 360 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,500,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 4x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 15 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" or MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27"?
The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27" has 111 PPI compared to 106 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED 27" requires 79cm vs 82cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 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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