ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

vs

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

MSI Optix MAG281URF

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ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor alternatives

MSI Optix MAG281URF alternatives

specs

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Technical Details
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

not available
Pallet net height:
84.4 cm
not available
Pallet net length:
18.6 cm
not available
Pallet net weight:
10.5 kg
not available
Pallet net width:
51.5 cm

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Other Features
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Weight & Dimensions
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

2.7 kg
Weight (without stand):
not available
33.1 cm
Height (without stand):
37.5 cm
6 cm
Depth (without stand):
5.71 cm
55.8 cm
Width (without stand):
63.8 cm
5.2 kg
Weight (with stand):
7.7 kg
491 mm
Height (with stand):
233.7 mm
235 mm
Depth (with stand):
408.2 mm
558 mm
Width (with stand):
638.3 mm

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Packaging Data
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

Box
Package type:
not available
7.2 kg
Package weight:
10.5 kg
409 mm
Package height:
515 mm
247 mm
Package depth:
186 mm
627 mm
Package width:
844 mm
yes
Stand included:
not available

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Power
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

not available
AC adapter output voltage:
19 V
not available
Input current:
6.32 A
50/60 Hz
AC input frequency:
50/60 Hz
100 - 240 V
AC input voltage:
100 - 240 V
0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave):
not available
0.3 W
Power consumption (off):
not available
16 W
Power consumption (typical):
not available
not available
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours:
33.3 kWh

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Ergonomics
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

not available
On Screen Display (OSD):
True
20 - -5°
Tilt angle range:
-5 - 20°
True
Tiltable:
True
25 - -25°
Swivel angle range:
-45 - 45°
True
Pivot:
True
0 - 90°
Pivot angle:
-90 - 90°
True
Swivelling:
True
11 cm
Height adjustment:
13 cm
yes
Height adjustment:
yes
Kensington
Cable lock slot type:
Kensington
yes
Cable lock slot:
yes
100 x 100 mm
Panel mounting interface:
100 x 100 mm
yes
VESA mounting:
yes

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Performance
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

yes
Low Blue Light technology:
not available
yes
Flicker-free technology:
not available
2.2
HDCP version:
not available
FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync type:
not available
True
AMD FreeSync:
not available
G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC type:
not available
yes
NVIDIA G-SYNC:
not available

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Design
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

Black
Feet colour:
not available
not available
Frameless design:
yes
Black
Product colour:
Black
Gaming
Market positioning:
Gaming

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Multimedia
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Ports & Interfaces
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

True
HDCP:
not available
3.5 mm
Headphone connectivity:
not available
1
Headphone outputs:
not available
yes
Headphone out:
yes
not available
Audio output:
yes
1.2
DisplayPort version:
1.4a
1
DisplayPorts quantity:
1
2.0
HDMI version:
2.1
2
HDMI ports quantity:
2
True
HDMI:
True
not available
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity:
2
not available
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode:
True
not available
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity:
1
not available
Built-in USB hub:
yes

ASUS
ROG Strix XG256Q computer monitor

Display
compared

MSI
Optix MAG281URF

99%
Colour gamut:
not available
sRGB
RGB colour space:
not available
yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported:
not available
DisplayHDR 400
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology:
DisplayHDR 400
not available
Display diagonal (metric):
70.9 cm
48 - 180 Hz
Digital vertical frequency:
not available
33 - 206 kHz
Digital horizontal frequency:
not available
30.3 cm
Viewable size, vertical:
34.1 cm
54.4 cm
Viewable size, horizontal:
62.1 cm
not available
Vertical scan range:
48 - 144 Hz
not available
Horizontal scan range:
250 - 325.2 kHz
0.283 x 0.283 mm
Pixel pitch:
0.16 x 0.16 mm
16.7 million colours
Display number of colours:
1.07 billion colours
178°
Viewing angle, vertical:
178°
178°
Viewing angle, horizontal:
178°
180 Hz
Maximum refresh rate:
144 Hz
not available
Contrast ratio (dynamic):
100000000:1
1000:1
Contrast ratio (typical):
1000:1
not available
Aspect ratio:
16:9
not available
Supported video modes:
2160p
not available
Supported graphics resolutions:
3840 x 2160
Flat
Screen shape:
Flat
not available
Anti-glare screen:
yes
Matt
Display surface:
not available
LED
Backlight type:
LED
LCD
Display technology:
LED
Full HD
HD type:
4K Ultra HD
1 ms
Response time:
1 ms
400 cd/m²
Display brightness (typical):
not available
IPS
Panel type:
IPS
16:9
Native aspect ratio:
16:9
1920 x 1080 pixels
Display resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels
62.2 cm (24.5")
Display diagonal:
70.9 cm (27.9")