Monitors / Comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B vs MSI MAG 274UPF E2

Monitor · ASRock

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B

27″ · 1920×1080 · 520 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel80
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

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B 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 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B leads (520 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 274UPF E2 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B

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

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1BMSI MAG 274UPF E2
82Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
520 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $280Estimated 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 ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B or MSI MAG 274UPF E2 better?

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B 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 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B leads (520 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: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B leads (520 Hz vs 160 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B ≈ $280, MSI MAG 274UPF E2 ≈ $350. Current prices vary by store.