Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G4Z2 vs MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G4Z2

27″ · 2560×1440 · 260 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate88
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

AOC CQ27G4Z2 and MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4Z2 leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G4Z2

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G4Z2MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M
81Gear score81
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
260 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
Fast VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 CQ27G4Z2 or MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M better?

AOC CQ27G4Z2 and MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4Z2 leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4Z2 leads (260 Hz vs 160 Hz).