Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX2780Q vs MSI G244F

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX2780Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI G244F

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

BenQ EX2780Q and MSI G244F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Resolution: BenQ EX2780Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G244F leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI G244F leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

BenQ EX2780Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI G244F

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX2780QMSI G244F
70Gear score70
27″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate170 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time1 ms

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 EX2780Q or MSI G244F better?

BenQ EX2780Q and MSI G244F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Resolution: BenQ EX2780Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G244F leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI G244F leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G244F leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).