Monitors / Comparison

BenQ PD3205U vs MSI Modern MD272QPW

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ PD3205U

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 57.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Modern MD272QPW

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Verdict

BenQ PD3205U and MSI Modern MD272QPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56.

  • Resolution: BenQ PD3205U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD272QPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ PD3205U

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Modern MD272QPW

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ PD3205UMSI Modern MD272QPW
57Gear score56
31.5″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time—
≈ $700Estimated 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 PD3205U or MSI Modern MD272QPW better?

BenQ PD3205U and MSI Modern MD272QPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 57 and 56. Resolution: BenQ PD3205U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD272QPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Modern MD272QPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).