Asus or MSI: which monitor is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, MSI has the edge in monitors: average rating 4.6 against 3.7 from Asus, with a median price of $330 against $341. Each one’s best models today: Asus VA249QGSE ($169) and MSI 275UPD ($341).
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0 categories won
3.4 median rating
101 models, from $170 to $1,600
MSI
3 categories won
4.5 median rating
75 models, from $159 to $1,160
MSI wins in 3 of 4 categories. 1 tie.
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MSI wins
Smoothness
MSI wins
Connections
MSI wins
Ergonomics
Tie
Asus and MSI side by side
| Item | Asus | MSI |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 101 | 75 |
| Average rating | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Median price | $341 | $330 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | over $850 | from $300 to $450 |
| Best model | Asus VA249QGSE, $169 | MSI 275UPD, $341 |
| Cheapest | Asus VP227HF, $109 | MSI MP225, $97 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Asus | MSI | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $200 | 20 | 17 | tie |
| from $200 to $300 | 25 | 17 | MSI |
| from $300 to $450 | 18 | 13 | MSI |
| from $450 to $850 | 13 | 16 | MSI |
| over $850 | 25 | 12 | tie |
Who each one is for
Choose Asus to have more options (101 against 75); buy over $850. Best model: Asus VA249QGSE, at $169.
Choose MSI to pay less (median price of $330 against $341); have the highest average rating (4.6 against 3.7); buy from $300 to $450. Best model: MSI 275UPD, at $341.
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Asus or MSI: which monitor is better?
In November 2026, MSI has the edge in monitors: average rating 4.6 against 3.7 from Asus, with a median price of $330 against $341. Each one’s best models today: Asus VA249QGSE ($169) and MSI 275UPD ($341).
Which is cheaper, Asus or MSI?
By median price, MSI: $330 against $341. Its cheapest model today is MSI MP225, at $97.
Which has more models, Asus or MSI?
Asus has 101 models and MSI has 75 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.