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AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF: Comparison
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 and MSI Optix MAG274QRF separate most on refresh rate: AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2 at 360 Hz, MSI Optix MAG274QRF at 165 Hz, 54% in favour of AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 54%, again favouring AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. They match on 9 other specifications, including resolution, panel technology and aspect ratio.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS | Rapid IPS |
| Brand | AOC | MSI |
| Model Number | AG276QSG2 | MAG274QRF |
| Screen Size | 27 in | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 165 Hz-54% |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync with Pulsar | AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Panel Coating | Matte anti-glare | Matte anti-glare |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Max Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 165 Hz-54% |
| Response Time GtG | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 300 nits |
| Native Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1000 :1 |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 97.3 % | 94 % |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 8-bit + FRC |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm | 100 mm |
| Pivot To Portrait | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Mount Pattern | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Series | AGON PRO | Optix MAG274QRF |
| Color Gamut | 131.3% sRGB, 97.3% DCI-P3 | 94% DCI-P3, 131% sRGB |
| Ports | DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-B upstream, USB-A downstream, headphone out | 1x DisplayPort 1.2a, 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-B, 1x earphone out |
| Source URL | https://www.aoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/ag276qsg2 | https://www.msi.com/Monitor/Optix-MAG274QRF/Specification |
Verdict
AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A premium 1440p esports monitor whose hardware G-Sync Ultimate module and dense Mini-LED backlight justify its price for NVIDIA enthusiasts.
MSI Optix MAG274QRF
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A contrast-forward budget VA gaming monitor that trades color gamut for genuinely deep blacks.