Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator X28 vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator X28

28″ · 3840×2160 · 152 Hz · IPS · 2021
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate64
Resolution100
Panel80
Recency60
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer Predator X28 and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: Acer Predator X28 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 152 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Predator X28

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator X28MSI Optix MAG274QRF
77Gear score76
28″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
152 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
2021Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $299

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 Predator X28 or MSI Optix MAG274QRF better?

Acer Predator X28 and MSI Optix MAG274QRF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: Acer Predator X28 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 152 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRF leads (165 Hz vs 152 Hz).