Monitors / Comparison

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx vs MSI MAG 27C6F

Monitor · Acer

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 27C6F

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 27C6F

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer EI491CUR SbmiipphxMSI MAG 27C6F
69Gear score69
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time0.5 ms
≈ $930Estimated price≈ $130

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx or MSI MAG 27C6F better?

Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Acer EI491CUR Sbmiipphx ≈ $930, MSI MAG 27C6F ≈ $130. Current prices vary by store.