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 4.4 against 3.6 from Asus, with a median price of $206 against $256. Each one’s best models today: Asus PA279CDV ($699) and MSI 272URX ($865).
See side by sideAsus
0 categories won
3.4 median rating
72 models, from $132 to $1,099
MSI
2 categories won
4.5 median rating
46 models, from $95 to $750
MSI wins in 2 of 4 categories. 2 ties.
Image
MSI wins
Smoothness
Tie
Connections
MSI wins
Ergonomics
Tie
Asus and MSI side by side
| Item | Asus | MSI |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 72 | 46 |
| Average rating | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Median price | $256 | $206 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from $150 to $200 | from $150 to $200 |
| Best model | Asus PA279CDV, $699 | MSI 272URX, $865 |
| Cheapest | Asus VP227HF, $89 | MSI MP251, $75 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Asus | MSI | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $150 | 12 | 19 | MSI |
| from $150 to $200 | 13 | 3 | MSI |
| from $200 to $300 | 16 | 9 | MSI |
| from $300 to $600 | 13 | 6 | MSI |
| over $600 | 18 | 9 | Asus |
Who each one is for
Choose Asus to have more options (72 against 46); buy from $150 to $200. Best model: Asus PA279CDV, at $699.
Choose MSI to pay less (median price of $206 against $256); have the highest average rating (4.4 against 3.6); buy from $150 to $200. Best model: MSI 272URX, at $865.
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Asus or MSI: which monitor is better?
In November 2026, MSI has the edge in monitors: average rating 4.4 against 3.6 from Asus, with a median price of $206 against $256. Each one’s best models today: Asus PA279CDV ($699) and MSI 272URX ($865).
Which is cheaper, Asus or MSI?
By median price, MSI: $206 against $256. Its cheapest model today is MSI MP251, at $75.
Which has more models, Asus or MSI?
Asus has 72 models and MSI has 46 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.