Monitors / Comparison

AOC C27G42E vs MSI G27C6P E2

Monitor · AOC

AOC C27G42E

27″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G27C6P E2

27″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC C27G42E and MSI G27C6P E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67.

  • Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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AOC C27G42E

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC C27G42EMSI G27C6P E2
68Gear score67
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
Fast VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 AOC C27G42E or MSI G27C6P E2 better?

AOC C27G42E and MSI G27C6P E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 67. Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC C27G42E leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).