Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270M vs MSI MAG 274QRF-QD

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270M

27″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274QRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ EX270M and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 274QRF-QD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ EX270M

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274QRF-QD

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270MMSI MAG 274QRF-QD
75Gear score75
27″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
≈ $280Estimated price—

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 BenQ EX270M or MSI MAG 274QRF-QD better?

BenQ EX270M and MSI MAG 274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: MSI MAG 274QRF-QD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270M leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).