Monitors / Comparison

AOC CQ27G4ZH vs MSI MAG 274UPF E2

Monitor · AOC

AOC CQ27G4ZH

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
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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

AOC CQ27G4ZH 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 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZH leads (300 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

AOC CQ27G4ZH

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274UPF E2

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC CQ27G4ZHMSI MAG 274UPF E2
82Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
300 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 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 AOC CQ27G4ZH or MSI MAG 274UPF E2 better?

AOC CQ27G4ZH 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 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZH leads (300 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC CQ27G4ZH leads (300 Hz vs 160 Hz).