Monitors / Comparison

Acer Predator X38 S vs MSI MAG 274UPF E2

Monitor · Acer

Acer Predator X38 S

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 175 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274UPF E2

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Acer Predator X38 S and MSI MAG 274UPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: Acer Predator X38 S leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer Predator X38 S leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

Acer Predator X38 S

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274UPF E2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer Predator X38 SMSI MAG 274UPF E2
82Gear score82
37.5″Screen size27″
3840×1600Resolution3840×2160
175 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $350

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 X38 S or MSI MAG 274UPF E2 better?

Acer Predator X38 S and MSI MAG 274UPF E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: Acer Predator X38 S leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: Acer Predator X38 S leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Acer Predator X38 S leads (175 Hz vs 160 Hz).