Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator X28 vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator X28

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

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

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-QD 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-QD leads (165 Hz vs 152 Hz).
Pick this

Acer Predator X28

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator X28MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
77Gear score76
28″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
152 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
2021Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $369

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-QD better?

Acer Predator X28 and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 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-QD leads (165 Hz vs 152 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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