Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G2U/BK vs MSI MAG 27C6F

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G2U/BK

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
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

AOC CQ27G2U/BK and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • Resolution: AOC CQ27G2U/BK leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G2U/BK

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 27C6F

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G2U/BKMSI MAG 27C6F
69Gear score69
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time0.5 ms
—Estimated 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 AOC CQ27G2U/BK or MSI MAG 27C6F better?

AOC CQ27G2U/BK and MSI MAG 27C6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. Resolution: AOC CQ27G2U/BK leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 27C6F leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).