Monitors / Comparison

AOC Q27G4SMN vs MSI MAG 274URFW

Monitor · AOC

AOC Q27G4SMN

27″ · 2560×1440 · 320 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate93
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274URFW

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

AOC Q27G4SMN and MSI MAG 274URFW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274URFW leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: AOC Q27G4SMN leads (320 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274URFW leads (0.5 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

AOC Q27G4SMN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274URFW

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC Q27G4SMNMSI MAG 274URFW
82Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
320 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 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 Q27G4SMN or MSI MAG 274URFW better?

AOC Q27G4SMN and MSI MAG 274URFW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: MSI MAG 274URFW leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: AOC Q27G4SMN leads (320 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 274URFW leads (0.5 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC Q27G4SMN leads (320 Hz vs 160 Hz).